Top Stories
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Meaco's ultra-quiet portable air conditioner is coming back into stock, so act fastIt's already sold out once this summer
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What to do with lavender in July to help it thrive in the heatHelp it through the hottest months of the year
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The Ninja Dual Zone air fryer is powerful, but you need to know this one thing before cooking with itAccording to a Kitchen Appliance Editor
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Colourful shower trays prove that this retro trend is backWhy shouldn't every element of a bathroom be colourful?
Gardens
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These 5 easy-to-propagate perennials will reward you with years of free flowersYou'll fill your borders without spending a thing
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This is the secret potting ingredient I use to water my plants less – it keeps slugs at bay, tooIt's become a gardening staple
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3 fast-growing trees and shrubs that create shade in a garden and help cool it downAfter all, there's nothing better than basking in the shade of a tree on a hot day
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8 low-maintenance, Mediterranean plants that can cope with hot, sunny weatherThey'll thrive and flower despite dry spells
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These 5 living mulch plants will help you water your garden less – and suppress weeds, tooExperts say they're full of benefits!
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5 clever, foolproof ways garden experts keep their plants watered during a two-week-holidayYou'll avoid sad-looking plants when you come home
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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Low contrast colour schemes are the secret to a simple but effective bathroom designIt's a theory that can be applied to any colour palette
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This £7.99 Amazon buy protected the most expensive item in my children's bedroomsI'm not surprised it has so many 5-star reviews
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Whimsymaxxing is the delightful trend interior designers are using to make their homes more joyful – how you can do it tooTo master this design trend, all you need to do is think about what makes you happy...
House Manual
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Shark just solved the biggest (and most expensive) problem I have with air purifiersThis model is set to be my new summer must-have
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I thought I couldn’t love IKEA’s RÅSKOG trolley more, until it launched in 4 new coloursDid someone say stylish storage?
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Forget handheld fans, this is the cooling device every editor I know is wearingI'm entering my neck fan era
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5 things to declutter before going on holiday – beat the holiday blues and come home to a tidy, clutter-free homeTake note if you're jetting off this summer
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Renovation
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Is air conditioning really going to be banned in the UK? This is what the experts sayThis is the truth behind the rumours, and how you can ensure yours does fall foul of the rules
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How to spot driveway damage this summer4 red flags to look out for and how to fix them
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Thought your garage was too small for conversion?According to the experts, there are lots of ways to transform even tiny spaces into useful new additions
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Experts reveal the best places to put air conditioning in a housePlus the spots to avoid to get the most out of your investment
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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I avoided skirting boards in my lime-plastered spare room and used this rustic alternative insteadSkirting boards aren't for every house or room, so we opted for something different
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I saved over £500 by reupholstering my dream footstool myself - here's how I used secondhand finds to make it happenA professionally upholstered footstool can set you back hundreds, but I made mine for around £100
More From Ideal Home
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Blending colour with period details have created a fresh and modern family homeFrom colour drenched, saturated hues to clean, pared back neutrals
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Aldi and Lidl both have £70 Ninja Creami lookalikes – but I’d still spend £10 more on this foldaway ice cream makerThis alternative is much more small space friendly
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I'm over black coffee machines – De'Longhi just dropped its newest bean-to-cup machine in this summer's prettiest kitchen appliance colourAnd it's complete with a full 10-drink café menu
