Top Stories
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M&S is finally taking online orders after a huge cyber attack – this is when you can shop their bestselling homeware again
The retail giant is back online following the Easter cyber attack
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Aldi is selling a £18 solar bird bath will light up your garden all summer - your garden birds will love it too
Stop what you're doing and check out these stunning lights
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Do I have a right to privacy in my garden? Here's what you can (and can't) do in your outdoor space
Experts explain where you stand legally
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Don't spend £500 on a 'flashy' vacuum – here's what'll suit you better and ‘clean your floors reliably for the next 20 years'
Gtech founder Nick Grey's hot take on the vacuum market
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Room Decor
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Bedroom wall decor ideas – 20 ways to express your style and elevate your bedroom’s walls
Don’t neglect your bedroom walls – decorate them in ways that won’t disrupt the relaxing look
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21 warm and inviting country kitchen ideas to add charm to the heart of your home
Give the heart of your home a taste of rural life with our top country kitchen ideas
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10 bathroom window dressing ideas to add style and privacy to a wash space
Master the art of dressing your bathroom windows to impress
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10 kitchen wallpaper decor ideas to add character to a cooking space
Make the heart of your home brighter and cosier with inspiring colour and pattern
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Conservatory blind ideas – 19 ways to shield your conservatory from extreme heat and sunlight in style
Protect this extension of your home and elevate it with stylish designs at the same time
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21 budget-savvy ways to redecorate for free – give your home a refresh without spending a single penny
These are the best ways to give your home a much needed update if you're working with no budget
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House Manual
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3 reasons why you should never store books in your loft and where to put them instead, according to experts
Don't risk damaging your home and books by storing books in the loft
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Renovation
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Is it a good idea to extend over your garage?
The pros say it could be, but that it may not be as easy as you think
By Natasha Brinsmead
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I was almost considering a summer ‘sleep divorce’ — but after testing Shark’s newest fan, it’s (thankfully) off the table
It makes cooling a breeze
By Lauren Bradbury
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The garage conversion building regulations you need to know to ensure a drama-free project
Let our expert guide to garage conversion building regulations help you feel confident at every stage of your build
By Natasha Brinsmead
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Is a garage conversion worth it?
Experts say it could boost your home’s value (but you’ll need to consider these 3 key things)
By Amy Reeves
DIY
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The £5 fix to stop your fence panels from rattling – DIY experts say it'll fix the problem for good
You'll never have to put up with this irritating problem ever again
By Kezia Reynolds
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7 IKEA PAX hacks that transform the flatpack staple into bespoke and statement wardrobes
Not sure what to do with your flatpack wardrobes? These are the best ways to elevate them for a stylish look
By Sara Hesikova
Gardens
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This is one of the best ways to keep your bird bath clean – and it will only cost you a penny
This simple hack proves how easy it is to keep a bird bath clean
By Kezia Reynolds
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Why isn't my jasmine flowering? Experts reveal what you can do to get this sweet-smelling plant to bloom
Jasmine is one of the most beautiful and fragrant climbers around – but only if it blooms...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Lidl’s new Kamado BBQ is a dead ringer for the cult Big Green Egg – it’s more than £200 cheaper than Aldi’s version
Run, don't walk, to your local middle aisle
By Kezia Reynolds
News & Views
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Too hot to sleep? This is the best sleeping position to stay cool at night, according to experts
Beat the heatwave with the experts' top tips
By Amy Lockwood
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'Perfect for under my coffee machine' - I was convinced to get this stylish £12 coffee mat after reading the rave reviews
Want to smarten up your coffee station? I can't recommend this coffee mat more
By Molly Cleary
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This is one of the best ways to keep your bird bath clean – and it will only cost you a penny
This simple hack proves how easy it is to keep a bird bath clean
By Kezia Reynolds
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Everyone with expensive taste is buying these 6 tableware picks from The White Company's Summer Sale – they start at £8
Your summer table, inside or out, will have never looked better
By Holly Cockburn