Top Stories
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5 flowering plants that will make your garden feel like a fairytale – and you can plant them now
And they all lived happily ever after
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How to grow verbena – add this drought-tolerant plant for beautiful sprays of flowers
Bees and butterflies love it!
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It's my job to find garden furniture that looks expensive but isn't – these caught my eye
Check out these designer-look pieces
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This cooling hack will turn your fan into an air conditioner - and it’s completely free
DIY your air con immediately!
Room Decor
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Sofa ideas for small living rooms – 17 stylish ways that ensure everybody has a seat in a tiny lounge
These are the sofa styles that will fit right into your compact lounge without making it look cramped
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21 clever shared bedroom ideas that ensure your kids’ space is divided fairly and reflects both personalities
How to arrange and decorate your children’s shared room so that they feel comfortable in the space
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10 bedroom bay window ideas - clever ways to elevate this feature with lighting, furniture and window dressings
Take inspiration from this round up ideas to transform your bedroom bay window to give it character and make the most of the space
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10 small bathroom colour ideas to make a splash in a compact wash space
Bored with white and want to add some personality? Small bathroom colour ideas will give you some inspiration
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Small conservatory ideas – stylish ways to make the most of the sun-filled but compact extension of your home
This is how to make your small conservatory appear bigger but stylish at the same time
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The best colours to paint a kitchen according to paint pros – perfect shades whatever the size and aspect of your room
The colour trends to follow plus the classic shades that will never date...
Ideal Homes
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A dated Georgian cottage gets a modern-country update
Cream tones and rustic pieces keep it sumptuous but simple
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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
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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'
House Manual
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I went abroad and everyone was using these genius fly fans – and now I swear by them at home
They were on every table on holiday...
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Are bladed or bladeless fans better? Experts explain the key differences — and how to choose the right one for you
From cooling power to cost, we settle the bladed vs bladeless fan debate
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Renovation
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Is there a best time of the year to get your driveway done?
This drive expert reveals the ideal weather ‘sweet spot’ for the best results
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Do I need planning permission for a driveway?
It all depends on this one key factor, according to the experts
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This is how I’d renovate on a budget as Ideal Home’s Renovation Editor
These are the 10 steps I'd follow
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I compared the 5 most common driveway materials
This is how you can tell which is best
DIY
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Is using the washing machine the easiest way to clean paint rollers? Experts debunk this viral hack
Think twice before using this cleaning method
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The £5 fix to stop your fence panels from rattling – DIY experts say it'll fix the problem for good
You'll never have to put up with this irritating problem ever again
Gardens
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I've found the 6 most expensive-looking pieces of garden furniture on Amazon
Treat your outdoor space to some new pieces of furniture with luxury looks
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This is how often you should be watering drought-tolerant plants in the garden, according to experts
Here's how to get it right
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6 hardy succulents you can grow outside all year round – even in the UK
Swap thirsty annuals for these drought-loving showstoppers – they’ll thrive in your garden year-round with minimal fuss
News & Views
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I put Amazon’s bestselling £10.99 bedding set to the test – this is why I don’t agree with its 50,000 rave reviews, and what I’d shop instead
If you're after budget-friendly bedding, these are the alternatives
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I've found the 6 most expensive-looking pieces of garden furniture on Amazon
Treat your outdoor space to some new pieces of furniture with luxury looks
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I had nicknamed my airing cupboard the 'cupboard of doom' but thanks to these Amazon bedding organisers it's never looked tidier
This is organisation heaven
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I just tried a cheaper alternative to the Ninja Slushi
It has a larger capacity for your next party, too
