Top Stories
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Martin and Shirlie Kemp have just proved pumpkin archways are the ‘it’ feature of any autumn gardenWho else is now excited for autumn?
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Gardeners are being urged to avoid weeding their gardens this week for this important reasonLeave your beds, borders and lawns alone
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The most relaxing living rooms always includes these 5 design features, according to interior designersMake your room a calm, cosy retreat
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Moving house forced me to completely rethink my home organisation – I'm bringing my tidy dreams to lifeIt's time to get things in order
Gardens
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Experts say these 2 types of grass are best for a drought-tolerant lawnIt's almost time to sow them
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Experts reveal how to repair bald lawn patches after a summer of heat and droughtThe simple steps to help your grass recover
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Love Your Garden's Frances Tophill reveals the controversial paint colour she likes to use on sheds and fencesFor a 'really beautiful backdrop'
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Can a neighbour complain about my bird feeder? The conditions under which a council will take this issue seriouslyIf you love attracting birds to your garden, you also need to ensure you're being responsible
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7 of the longest flowering plants for effortless colour from August to autumnThese garden favourites will keep blooming long after summer ends
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Florists say this easy hack is a great way to breathe new life into an old plastic plant pot – it looks unbelievably prettyIt's a brilliant way to show off your cut flowers with style
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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4 kitchen features that can add value to your home, according to an estate agent and a designerthe investments that actually make a difference
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5 things every five-star hotel bedroom has – the tricks to steal to recreate that indulgent holiday feel at homeTurn your bedroom into your own boutique hotel
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I test hundreds of sofas as a Room Decor Editor – and these are the top 12 leather sofas I’d recommend‘Leather sofas have a timeless quality that makes them a great long-term investment’
House Manual
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Not quite a vacuum, but not a steam cleaner either – I tested Kärcher’s unique new floorcare appliance to see if it has a place in our homesSee how it fared against flour, baked beans and a raw egg
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25 easy DIY projects that can be done on a budget and in a weekend or lessUpgrade your home yourself with these ideas that cover simple maintenance, decor, garden and upcycling tips
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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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I've finally found how to keep my hot, west-facing bedroom cool at night without wasting energyHere are the 7 things I do to not dread bedtime
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Renovation
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Air con scams are all over social media right now – how to identify and avoid one this summerExperts reveal warning signs to look out for when shopping for an AC
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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
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Does your landlord have to fit air con if you ask for it? This is where you stand legallyIs your rented home stiflingly hot in summer?
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Can fitting air conditioning boost your home’s value? This is what the experts sayDone well, adding air conditioning could make your home more desirable to potential buyers
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'
DIY
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25 easy DIY projects that can be done on a budget and in a weekend or less
Upgrade your home yourself with these ideas that cover simple maintenance, decor, garden and upcycling tips
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6 DIY jobs I'd never tackle in a heatwave – and neither should youResist the urge to make certain home improvements during very hot weather – certain tasks are doomed to fail
More From Ideal Home
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I just tried the cheapest no-prefreeze soft serve machine on the market right now – at £169.99 this ProBreeze ice-cream maker is a total stealIt’s not without compromises but the slushies and soft serve deliver on quality and taste
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Lakeland's sellout Only Pan is now available in three new colourways that look even better than the OGThe Only Pan has knocked it out of the park again
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Lidl's retro espresso machine is giving Smeg looks without the £500 price tagPretty and practical
