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The one mowing habit experts say to stop in September if you don't want a stressed lawn

It could be doing more harm than good

By Kayleigh Dray
Slugs hate this gorgeous fairytale plant that instantly brightens dull borders – it’s perfect if you’re sick of slugs ravaging your garden

It's an ideal choice for slug-prone gardens

By Kezia Reynolds
Sorry, hostas – this foliage plant is colourful, slug-resistant and perfect for shady gardens

It's perfect for pots and borders

By Sophie King

4 ways to reuse old loo rolls in your garden and turn toilet trash into garden treasure

Waste not, want not

By Kezia Reynolds
Can you ask your neighbour to cut down a tall tree? Experts reveal what you can and can't ask them to do

Here's what the law actually says

By Rebecca Lawton
Kate Garraway’s micropond is a brilliant example of how to attract wildlife to a garden – it’s a small space-friendly idea, too

Wildlife experts say it is an impressive example

By Kezia Reynolds

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

Brown sofas are the biggest sofa colour trend of 2026 – but is it about to become the next grey sofa?

5 things experts warn are making your kitchen look cramped

There is a difference between cosy and claustrophobic

By Ciéra Cree
I put Groove's adjustable pillow to the test

It's modular design is perfect if you can't find a pillow that's the right height

By Amy Lockwood
The 12 best curved sofas – the designs that will make your living room feel softer and more relaxed

These are the styles I’ve tried and would recommend to anyone as a Room Decor Editor

By Sara Hesikova

Shark’s budget carpet cleaner looked so good on paper that I had to test it out for myself

This is how it tackled deep cleaning and stain removal in my home

By Lauren Bradbury
I tested the best air purifiers against dust, odours and smoke – these are the 6 models I’d recommend to cleanse your home of nasties this year

Tried and tested by the Ideal Home team

By Lauren Bradbury
The best heated clothes airers and drying pods I recommend for drying laundry quickly and efficiently

These tried and tested picks dry laundry faster indoors

By Jenny McFarlane

7 things people with Victorian houses always do in autumn to prevent damp

Keep moisture, condensation and mould at bay as temperatures drop

By Jenny McFarlane

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Worried your garage conversion will look like a bolt-on? 4 ways to make it feel seamless

Want to achieve a bigger kitchen by converting your garage? Follow these tips for project success

By Natasha Brinsmead
I’m already prepping my bedroom for next summer – and this is why I think you should too

2027 is set to be even hotter than this year

By Sarah Handley
I spent £12,000 to make my conservatory usable all year round

12 months on, this is whether I think it was actually worth the money

By Sarah Handley

By mixing wallpaper and marble, this loft bathroom has been transformed into the perfect retreat

The chinoiserie wallpaper is a showstopper

By Maddie Balcombe

'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'

My open-plan living room felt empty and characterless — this £50 DIY divider transformed it

I'm thrilled with my mid century-inspired room divider

By Amy Reeves
How to replace scruffy or old internal door handles in just 30 minutes

Replacing tired or mismatched door handles is a quick and easy way to elevate your interiors

By Natasha Brinsmead