Top Stories
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How to deter seagulls from a garden according to experts – 1 thing to remember about these noisy birdsThey only have one thing on their minds...
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Argos has a clever washing up bowl that rivals the cult Joseph Joseph – and it has one genius featureI promises to make washing up easier
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Sorry leopard print, Dunelm’s new fabric lamp proves this print is the ‘it’ pattern for autumnIt's a gentler take on animal print
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Smeg has unveiled its first standalone air fryer – compact, under £200 and with a clever featureIt'll make your worktop look less cluttered
Gardens
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Sorry tulips – these lesser-known bulbs will fill my garden with colour for far less effortExperts share their top five alternatives to tulip bulbs
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Don't wait until October – these 7 spring bulbs are worth snapping up and planting in SeptemberNow’s the perfect bulb-planting window
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Can I prune a tree on council land? This is what you can and can't do if a nearby tree is encroaching on your gardenYes, you can, but only in this one case
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How many daffodil bulbs should you plant together? The golden number for abundant pots and bordersNo more sparse displays!
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How to deter seagulls from a garden according to experts – 1 thing you need to remember about these noisy, messy birds
Seagulls usually only have one thing on their minds...
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The one mowing habit experts say to stop in September if you don't want a stressed lawnIt could be doing more harm than good
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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Stacey Solomon has just declared cosy season open with her autumnal stairscape – it’s so easy to recreate on a budgetIt's a simple idea that looks beautiful when executed well
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The simple furniture trick that makes a small bedroom look biggerIt's the key to spacemaxxing in a bijou bedroom
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M&S insiders are calling its new all-ceramic table lamp 'the design of the season' – but be quick, the entire lighting range is selling out fastDon't let this chic, glossy number get away
House Manual
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The 6 best Shark vacuum cleaners to buy right now – tried and tested by a Vacuum ExpertFind the best Shark vacuum for every home and budget
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The washing machine cleaning task experts say you should do every month to stop it from becoming a breeding ground for mouldAnd stop your clothes from smelling musty, too
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Bosch just launched a ‘disappearing’ robot vacuum that blends seamlessly with your kitchen’s design aestheticI have some thoughts
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Where to buy plug-in solar panels — 6 retailers selling regulation-compliant kitsPrices start from £432, with delivery from five days
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Renovation
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I’d love a roof lantern in my new extension, but is it a mistake for temperature regulation?This is what the experts told me I should do
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Worried your garage conversion will look like a bolt-on? 4 ways to make it feel seamlessWant to achieve a bigger kitchen by converting your garage? Follow these tips for project success
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I’m already prepping my bedroom for next summer – and this is why I think you should too2027 is set to be even hotter than this year
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I spent £12,000 to make my conservatory usable all year round12 months on, this is whether I think it was actually worth the 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'
DIY
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My open-plan living room felt empty and characterless — this £50 DIY divider transformed itI'm thrilled with my mid century-inspired room divider
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How to replace scruffy or old internal door handles in just 30 minutesReplacing tired or mismatched door handles is a quick and easy way to elevate your interiors
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Step inside former Great British Bake Off winner and food writer Edd Kimber's sleek kitchen – 'a baker's dream kitchen come true!'A winning formula
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The kitchen cupboard staple that will clean old baking trays without aggressive scrubbing – it will make them sparkle like newMake your old baking trays look as good as new
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Smeg has unveiled its first standalone air fryer, and it's a beauty
It's compact, under £200 and has a clever design feature to make your worktop look less cluttered
