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7 things to do now if you want your amaryllis to flower at Christmas time

Take action now to ensure colourful festive blooms in time for Christmas

By Lisa Fazzani
5 windproof plants that thrive in stormy autumn weather – say goodbye to snapped stems and sad-looking flowers

Get your garden ready for storm season

By Kezia Reynolds
What to do with a Christmas cactus in November for abundant festive blooms

It needs some tough love!

By Sophie King

Nancy Birtwhistle’s hedgehog garden is a masterclass in creating a successful wildlife garden – how you can do it, too, according to experts

Turn your garden into a welcoming sanctuary for hedgehogs this winter

By Kezia Reynolds
The £20 wildflower advent calendar that will be at the top of every gardener's wishlist

Support wildlife and fill your garden with flowers

By Kezia Reynolds
I've tested this compact Greenworks lawn mower which is ideal for small lawns – and those final autumn cuts

The lightweight, cordless mower made the cut

By Jennifer Oksien

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

Ideal Home's Certified Experts have spent over 15,500 hours testing products so you can trust their in-depth knowledge and advice

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

The advert is here, and it's time to start decking the halls

'It looks almost the same as a real Christmas tree’ – shoppers are raving about this £99 IKEA Christmas tree that's nearly 8ft tall!

If you're looking for an affordable Christmas tree this year, you've landed in the right place

By Kezia Reynolds
Emma's Black Friday sale is here – save up to 40% on mattresses and more

Sponsored by Emma Sleep

From our favourite mattress to a very clever topper, here's where to save

By Ideal Home
Emma just launched a mattress that promises 'weightless, cradling comfort' – after sleeping on it for a month this is what I discovered

I put Emma's Performance 26 mattress to the test

By Jennifer Oksien

7 things I wish I knew before buying a robot vacuum cleaner, from a convert who never used to understand the hype

Things to consider if you’re thinking of investing this year

By Lauren Bradbury
Guests always notice when this one area of your kitchen is dirty

This is the quick 5-minute fix that’ll make it look brand new

By Lauren Bradbury
Primark’s £5 Christmas storage is pretty AND practical – they’ll keep your tree, baubles and wreath tidy and organised

They're an absolute steal

By Lauren Bradbury

6 things you should always do when drying laundry indoors to avoid damp and mould

Simple, expert-approved tips to dry laundry faster without the condensation issues

By Jenny McFarlane

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Builders thought I was crazy turning my kitchen into a bedroom

It turns out it is one of the best decisions we have made for our renovation

By Amy Reeves
Can a log burner add value to your home? It could, provided you meet these criteria

We all know log burners add to the cosy vibes, but can one also boost your home's value? I asked the experts

By Sarah Handley
6 reasons why slow renovating been the best decision for my home improvement project

Taking my time and hitting pause every now and then has definitely saved my sanity over these last four years

By Amy Reeves

This once ugly extension has been transformed into a bold and playful kitchen filled with beautiful antiques

An ugly extension has been given a vintage refresh

By Holly Reaney

'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 painted our lime-plastered walls myself — 5 simple things to ensure a good result

From prepping correctly to using the right tools, patience is also key if you plan on painting lime plaster like I did

By Amy Reeves
I used a paint stripper to restore my dated and mouldy windows — 5 lessons I learned

You need to do these simple things to ensure a good result

By Amy Reeves