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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Habitat just launched a 'pillow' sofa bed for £235, and I think this soft and squishy look is the next big trendYou need this on your radar
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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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Alan Titchmarsh says every garden needs this drought-tolerant plant to keep borders vibrant and colourfulEven through hot, dry spells
Gardens
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Is your grass dead? Here’s how to tell if your lawn is rescuable – and expert advice on reviving itIt's tougher than you'd think
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This £2 IKEA plant pot will keep your plants healthy and hydrated during the August heatwaveI can now relax on holiday knowing my plants are taken care of
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August garden jobs – 12 flower, vegetable and maintenance tasks to do nowPruning, watering and more
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How to deadhead bedding plants in August for a second flush of bloomsIt's the gardening job you don't want to skip
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7 reasons your agapanthus isn't flowering and what you can do about itHow to ensure it blooms next year
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6 plants that can keep foxes out of your garden this summer, according to expertsHumane deterrents to help keep unwanted visitors under control
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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I waited years to finally have a pantry space but it took these 4 storage buys to actually make it functionalHere's how I'm trying to make the most of this space
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Habitat just launched a 'pillow' sofa bed for £235, and I think this soft and squishy look is about to become the next big trend
I'm calling it – this is the new furniture trend you need on your radar
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This new designer-looking armchair from Habitat is under £300 – and it's bound to sell out before you know itI predict this £275 Habitat chair will be the ‘it’ buy of the coming season
House Manual
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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
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Blueair’s brand new handheld fan is a super quiet solution for on-the-go coolingIt's got a quirky design for table top use too
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This £4 supermarket buy has made my kitchen bin smell like a spa retreat – I’m not lying, it genuinely smells divineI won't use anything else in my bin now
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5 items a small bedroom really doesn’t need, according to pro organisers – what to declutter for a more streamlined sleeping spaceThese clutter catalysts have got to go
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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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6 DIY jobs I'd never tackle in a heatwave – and neither should you
Resist the urge to make certain home improvements during very hot weather – certain tasks are doomed to fail
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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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The best Slushie machine in the UK – tried and tested favouritesThese slushie machines will provide endless fun when hosting or just for an evening in
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Before you spend £170 on the Always Pan Pro, here's what happened when I cooked 12 different foods in Lakeland's £85 lookalike insteadThis pan offers plenty of functionality at an affordable price
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My mum gifted me this £30 kitchen appliance when I left for university seven years ago, and I still use it all the time – it’s the only appliance a fresher needsForget air fryers; this appliance is best for meal prep and whipping up dinners that taste like home
