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Scientists urge gardeners to spend 15 minutes counting butterflies this week – how to get involved with the world’s largest butterfly survey

Butterfly populations have been in decline since the 1970s

By Kezia Reynolds
What to do with agapanthus in August – simple jobs that keep these summer stunners blooming longer

And set them up for next year

By Lisa Fazzani
7 reasons why your gladioli is not flowering – what you can do to ensure beautiful, vibrant blooms every year

Save yourself from disappointment

By Holly Reaney

What to do with dahlias in August – 4 crucial tasks that will keep your plants flowering

Give the blooms a boost!

By Sophie King
Gardeners warned to avoid this one lawn care job during a heatwave or risk destroying their grass – it sounds like a good idea, but it's best avoided

It's an easy mistake to make

By Kezia Reynolds
The clever trick pest experts swear by to keep wasps away from your plate when dining al fresco

Say goodbye to these uninvited guests

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

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

The former pop star gets up close and personal with her home

IKEA's most popular £499 sofa bed has just been relaunched in the 'it' colour of the year

This shade will never go out of style

By Amy Lockwood
H&M has just given the paper lampshade a cool girl update – I predict they will be in every stylish home by Autumn

The chicest people you know are shopping this trend

By Kezia Reynolds
4 ways to style the new romantic trend in your home – give pretty patterns and ruffles a refreshing modern edge

Trends come and go, but this is how to style a look that lasts

By Charlotte Boyd

Everyone needs a handheld vacuum, and these are the 6 best tried-and-tested models to have on your radar

For speedy cleans, awkward corners and a crumb-free car

By Lauren Bradbury
Sorry, expensive storage! Pro organisers say this bargain holiday essential is key to a tidy and organised home

It can be used post-holiday, too

By Lauren Bradbury
I tested Dyson’s very first auto-empty vacuum cleaner – this is how it won me over (and where it fell short)

Dyson just entered the auto-empty vacuum cleaner chat

By Lauren Bradbury

Fan, misting fan or portable air conditioner? I’m a hot sleeper who has tried all three

This is how I'd rank them

By Sarah Handley

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Air con scams are all over social media right now – how to identify and avoid one this summer

Experts reveal warning signs to look out for when shopping for an AC

By Sarah Handley
Wait, heat pumps can really cool down houses as well as providing heat?

Experts explain how they could be a better option than air con

By Natasha Brinsmead
Does your landlord have to fit air con if you ask for it? This is where you stand legally

Is your rented home stiflingly hot in summer?

By Sarah Handley

Can fitting air conditioning boost your home’s value? This is what the experts say

Done well, adding air conditioning could make your home more desirable to potential buyers

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 avoided skirting boards in my lime-plastered spare room and used this rustic alternative instead

Skirting boards aren't for every house or room, so we opted for something different

By Amy Reeves
I saved over £500 by reupholstering my dream footstool myself - here's how I used secondhand finds to make it happen

A professionally upholstered footstool can set you back hundreds, but I made mine for around £100

By Holly Cockburn