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What to do with a Christmas cactus in November for abundant festive blooms

It needs some tough love!

By Sophie King
Nancy Birtwhistle’s hedgehog garden is a masterclass in creating a successful wildlife garden – how you can do it, too, according to experts

Turn your garden into a welcoming sanctuary for hedgehogs this winter

By Kezia Reynolds
The £20 wildflower advent calendar that will be at the top of every gardener's wishlist

Support wildlife and fill your garden with flowers

By Kezia Reynolds

I've tested this compact Greenworks lawn mower which is ideal for small lawns – and those final autumn cuts

The lightweight, cordless mower made the cut

By Jennifer Oksien
Shirlie Kemp has decorated her greenhouse for autumn, and the result is magical – it’s a joyous trend every gardener should try this year

We love this whimsical trend

By Kezia Reynolds
5 garden jobs to do before Bonfire Night for a safe, firework-friendly outdoor space

Get started before the 5th!

By Sophie King

Primark has just dropped a new quiet luxury homeware collection – 6 under £30 buys to make your home look more expensive

The subtle design features will instantly upgrade your space
I’ve tracked down the top places to buy the best garden furniture so that you don’t have to

These are my go-to brands and retailers to shop outdoor furniture
Best cooling mattress toppers to combat overheating – tried and tested

The best cooling mattress toppers for a cooler and more breathable sleep – tried and tested options from Simba, Panda, Emma, Silentnight, and more

Ideal Home's Certified Experts have spent over 15,500 hours testing products so you can trust their in-depth knowledge and advice

No-nonsense product advice direct from our team of in-the-know experts

Don’t buy a new sofa before checking this first!

Aldi’s £10 seagrass Christmas tree skirt looks so luxe, I thought it was this White Company alternative

It's possible to achieve beautiful Christmas decor on a budget

By Kezia Reynolds
16 buys to make your kitchen feel like a warm, inviting living room in 2027

From cushions to chopping boards, these picks will add warmth to any kitchen

By Holly Cockburn
The cosiest bedrooms are painted in one of these 3 Farrow & Ball colours, according to interior designers

The shades that are the secret to a cosier sleep space

By Amy Lockwood

6 things you should always do when drying laundry indoors to avoid damp and mould

Simple, expert-approved tips to dry laundry faster without the condensation issues

By Jenny McFarlane
Dyson’s new-but-retro vacuum is big, bold and seriously colourful – but is it any good?

What happened when I tested it in my home

By Caroline Preece
7 cleaning 'icks' guests notice but would never mention – and how to tackle them before they arrive

From musty smells to sticky bin lids

By Rebecca Lawton

Can you put a rug over underfloor heating? Experts warn it needs more thought than you think

It turns out you can put a rug over underfloor heating, but most people pick the wrong one — this is what the pros say to do instead

By Sarah Handley

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6 reasons why slow renovating been the best decision for my home improvement project

Taking my time and hitting pause every now and then has definitely saved my sanity over these last four years

By Amy Reeves
This once ugly extension has been transformed into a bold and playful kitchen filled with beautiful antiques

An ugly extension has been given a vintage refresh

By Holly Reaney
Love the idea of a log burner, but don’t have a chimney? All may not be lost

Here’s how you can still have a log burner in your home, plus the alternatives that may suit you better

By Sarah Handley

Octopus launches £500 air con add-on for its heat pumps — but is it really that affordable?

It might seem more affordable than fitting air con, but there's one main caveat to bear in mind

By Sarah Handley

'The restoration of the cottage has been well worth the journey'

A sensitive renovation and neutral colour palette have accentuated the character of this pretty Cotswold cottage
A dated Georgian cottage gets a modern-country update

Cream tones and rustic pieces keep it sumptuous but simple
A dreamy pastel coloured seaside home on the Dorset coast

A bold move to the Dorset coast saw this family completely transform their dated 1980s house into their ideal home

This tiny Cotswold cottage makes the most of every inch with a tailored, high-end look

‘I could see the cottage’s potential, and I knew I could make the layout work'

I painted our lime-plastered walls myself — 5 simple things to ensure a good result

From prepping correctly to using the right tools, patience is also key if you plan on painting lime plaster like I did

By Amy Reeves
I used a paint stripper to restore my dated and mouldy windows — 5 lessons I learned

You need to do these simple things to ensure a good result

By Amy Reeves