Top Stories
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10 plants to propagate in July – save you money and fill your garden for free with these cuttings
Who said a beautiful garden had to be expensive?
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Cuisinart is selling a £99 alternative to the Ninja Creami – this ice cream wand is also small kitchen friendly
It's the best budget alternative to the Creami I've seen
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All it took was 20 minutes of my time, and I managed to sort air con at home with BOXT
It’s a gamechanger for busy people
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5 garden features that can decrease the value of your home and make it harder to sell, say property experts
Don't make these garden mistakes
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...
What To Buy
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Meet Ideal Home's Certified Experts
Shop smarter with no-nonsense product advice direct from our team of in-the-know experts
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Best cooling mattress toppers to combat overheating – tried and tested
As a hot sleeper, these are my 6 top recommendations for a cooler night’s sleep
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Would you buy an inflatable outdoor sofa for over £1500? This piece of garden furniture from Wayfair has 5-star reviews, but left me speechless
It's unconventional, but it's impressed shoppers
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Aldi’s new solar floodlight is an expert-approved buy that will boost your home’s security - and it’s only £11.99
You won't want to miss out on this Specialbuy!
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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It's officially flying ant season – experts share how to get rid of them from your home once and for all
Sorry, flying ants. It’s time for you to fly away home
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I tested Dyson’s quietest, most powerful air purifier — it offers whole-home purifying unlike any other model I’ve tested
Although it's pricey, I think it’s worth every penny
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Pro Breeze discount codes for July 2025
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Secret Linen Store discount codes for July 2025
SPONSORED Lower the price on beautiful bed linens, home furnishings and more with our verified Secret Linen Store discount codes.
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Ninja Kitchen discount codes for July 2025
SPONSORED Save with one of our live Ninja Kitchen discount codes on air fryers, kitchenware, and appliances.
Renovation
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I compared the 5 most common driveway materials
This is how you can tell which is best
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How to renovate a kitchen on a budget – 16 smart tactics that will save you money
Make your kitchen renovation fund stretch further with these top tips
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All it took was 20 mins of my time, and I managed to sort air con at home with BOXT
It’s a gamechanger for busy people
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15 garage conversion ideas
Turn this chronically underused area into valuable living space
DIY
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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
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7 IKEA PAX hacks that transform the flatpack staple into bespoke and statement wardrobes
Not sure what to do with your flatpack wardrobes? These are the best ways to elevate them for a stylish look
Gardens
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I've tested 6 of the best gardening gloves - this is the pair I'd recommend to protect your hands while you prune, dig and weed
Find a pair of gardening gloves to suit your needs with our top picks
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These designer-look outdoor lights are so good you wouldn’t believe they’re from Next
All your guests will be asking where you got them from
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I tested this £64.99 grass trimmer – it made light work of my messy lawn edges and weeds
This user-friendly cordless strimmer is convenient to store and super affordable
News & Views
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Why I'm obsessed with this under £100 ice cream wand
The Cuisinart Freeze Wand is the best budget alternative to the Creami I've seen
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These designer-look outdoor lights are so good you wouldn’t believe they’re from Next
All your guests will be asking where you got them from
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B&Q’s budget-friendly £39 fan is flying off the shelves – it’s my heatwave hero and so much cheaper than alternatives
Struggling to find a fan in stock? B&Q has got you covered
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Charity issues warning against the viral frozen towel cooling hack, amid safety concerns
‘Water and electricity don’t mix'
