Top Stories
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7 container flowers to plant in May for vibrant, long-lasting blooms all summer longEnsure a colourful display
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5 solutions that people with a tidy fridge always have – fuss-free additions that will banish messThey'll make your food last longer
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Lidl's £60 Dyson bladeless fan lookalike is back in stores this week – and even cheaper than last yearWith a heatwave on the horizon, this fan couldn't have arrived at a better time
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Stinky Bob is taking over every corner of my garden – I'm stopping this persistent weed in its tracksSimple tips to tackle it
Gardens
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7 fast-growing seeds to sow directly outdoors in May for a garden bursting with flowersEnjoy colourful beds and borders for summer
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5 things people with lovely smelling gardens always haveEasy changes that will wow guests all summer
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Garden experts issue warning against rapidly spreading invasive plant that looks just like snowdropsHow you can tell the difference between the two plants
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5 reasons why your peonies aren’t blooming – and the simple fixes pro gardeners swear byFrom planting depth to sunlight and pruning errors
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The new Shark BlastBoss is the gardening companion I never knew I neededIt's cordless, lightweight and ultra-convenient
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Sorry hydrangeas, this low-maintenance shrub is better for small gardensIt's fragrant, compact and offers colour all year round
What To Buy
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Primark has just dropped a new quiet luxury homeware collection – 6 under £30 buys to make your home look more expensiveThe subtle design features will instantly upgrade your space
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I’ve tracked down the top places to buy the best garden furniture so that you don’t have toThese are my go-to brands and retailers to shop outdoor furniture
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Best cooling mattress toppers to combat overheating – tried and testedThe 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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Ideal Home's Certified Experts have spent over 15,500 hours testing products so you can trust their in-depth knowledge and adviceNo-nonsense product advice direct from our team of in-the-know experts
Room Decor
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Colour theory is the secret behind every stylish and harmonious homeExperts share the tricks so you can design your own space like a pro
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I asked Farrow & Ball for their most popular paint shades of 2026And why their top 7 colours surprised me
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These 3 kitchen storage styles will make your kitchen look more expensive in 2026They're the secret to a stylish, high-end design
House Manual
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I’ve tried and tested the best fans – these are my top picksAs someone who runs hot, my internal thermometer makes me well placed to put the best fans through their paces in my own home
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Shark’s viral portable fan is on sale and under £100 – be quick, it’s already starting to sell outRun, don't walk
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I’m a lazy cleaner, but the best vacuum mops offer twice the clean with half the effort – and after testing, these are my top 3 picksI'm a little obsessed with vacuum mops, and these three have won me over more than most
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Aldi's £40 air cooler is back and it’s perfect for beating UK heatRun, don’t walk, as this is going to sell out fast
HOMES DISCOUNT CODES
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Renovation
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5 things that people with consistently cool homes in summer always haveHeatwave essentials that will keep your home comfortable when it gets hot
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I lost £13k to a scam builder – this is what I wish I'd done differentlyPlus, how I got my money back
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I clad part of my house to boost its kerb appeal on a budgetRecladding part of our home's exterior has given it a fresh look without breaking the bank
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Got a conservatory that's already starting to overheat?I asked the experts whether conservatory air conditioning is a worthwhile investment or a waste of money
Ideal Homes
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'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
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A dated Georgian cottage gets a modern-country updateCream tones and rustic pieces keep it sumptuous but simple
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A dreamy pastel coloured seaside home on the Dorset coastA bold move to the Dorset coast saw this family completely transform their dated 1980s house into their ideal home
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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'
More From Ideal Home
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'I haven’t just modernised it, I’ve tried to give it back its soul'An experienced renovator transformed a tired Cotswolds property into a colourful home layered with personal style
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Pearl Lowe's pink bathroom is the epitome of 1920s elegance, teamed with antique buysIt's a masterclass in vintage glamour
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A clever shower head was the missing piece that turned this tricky, narrow space into a serene spa-like bathroomCalm, scandi vibes
