Top Stories
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Air conditioners are selling out fast – these air coolers are a clever budget alternative (and still in stock)
Save your money and beat the heat
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Is it worth fitting air conditioning in the UK? I've tried both fitted and portable air con
This is what I think (and experts agree)
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This £5 budget buy from Amazon is all you need to turn your fan into an air conditioner
You'll be cool again in no time
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3 unexpected benefits of bindweed – it has a bad rep but this invasive plant might actually help your soil
It's not the gardening nemesis you think it is...
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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Lidl is selling a £70 cordless vacuum cleaner with a ‘secret’ cleaning function — and I predict it’ll fly off the shelves this week
The middle of Lidl has done it again
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6 common fan mistakes that are making you feel hotter — and how to avoid them, according to experts
Make your fan work smarter, not harder
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Renovation
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How to resurface a driveway, according to the pros
This is what you need to know in order to transform your drive
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I’ve tried both portable and fitted air conditioning at home in a heatwave, and I have a clear favourite
Let's weigh up the pros and cons
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Is it worth fitting air conditioning in the UK?
This is what I think as someone who has tried both fitted and portable air con (and experts agree)
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How often does a roof need replacing?
I found out the typical lifespan and the tricks you can try to extend it
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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How to protect birds from the heat – 2 non-negotiables your garden needs according to wildlife experts
We need to look after our feathered friends in hot weather
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6 of the best drought-tolerant plants for pots that thrive in a heatwave
These low-maintenance favourites love container life
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3 cheap and effective ways to keep mosquitoes out of your bird bath approved by pest control experts
Protect both yourself and your garden birds
News & Views
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Lidl is selling a £70 cordless vacuum cleaner with a ‘secret’ cleaning function — and I predict it’ll fly off the shelves this week
The middle of Lidl has done it again
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Aldi is selling a £30 smart kettle that rivals Ninja - but this clever feature means you can turn it on from your sofa
Is this kettle what you need to make the perfect brew?
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I tried the bedding hack Indian Maharajas use to sleep better in monsoon season – it's now my go-to for hot and muggy nights
If it's good enough for royalty...
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If you have a hot, stuffy home, then you need to try the 'wind tunnel' cooling hack - it doesn't cost a penny either
You don't want to miss out on this nifty hack
