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This is the exact date you should start spring cleaning according to cleaning experts – and it's coming up soon
Experts reveal the exact date you should start spring cleaning this year to see the most effective results
By Rebecca Lawton
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Best bulbs to plant in March — 5 beautiful options for filling your garden with summer blooms
If the weather is mild, you can get started this month
By Sophie King
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How to wash pillows to keep them in tip-top condition – the dos and don'ts according to cleaning experts
Give your pillows the refresh they deserve with our easy how to
By Amy Lockwood
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Does your fitted sheet keep coming off your bed? I've found a £7 solution that will put a stop to it for good
Wondering how to keep your fitted sheet from coming off? I asked experts how to stop this happening and found a quick and easy solution
By Amy Lockwood
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How to remove algae from garden furniture — 4 ways to get it looking like new, ready for spring
Brighter days are coming – here’s how to prepare your outdoor furniture for the warmer months
By Marina Rabin
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How to paint skirting boards with carpet in 5 easy steps – refresh your home without ripping up your carpet
Protect your carpet with this cheap store cupboard essential
By Lauren Bradbury
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7 stain removal golden rules you must always follow to remove even the toughest stains from carpet and upholstery
Follow these experts’ go-to rules on how to remove everything from red wine to coffee stains from upholstery, flooring, and other interiors
By Marina Rabin
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6 of the best cottage garden plants you can add to your garden now to nail the cottagecore look this summer
Nothing says quintessential romance like these flowers
By Sophie King
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How to maximise hanging space in a wardrobe — 7 savvy hacks that will put dead space to good use
Get the most out of your wardrobe's hanging space with these expert tips
By Katie Sims
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The easiest way to propagate Elephant Ears and fill your home with this tropical houseplant for free
Discover how to propagate Elephant Ears and kickstart your own tropical jungle in your home
By Holly Reaney
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How to paint a staircase – the easiest way to decorate your stairs with a new coat of paint
The expert-approved step-by-step guide to the easiest and most efficient way to updating your stairs with paint
By Michela Colling
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5 of the best vegetables to sow in March for beginners — including the varieties I had the most luck with when I started gardening
Sow these vegetables this month for effortless harvests
By Sophie King
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How to organise deep drawers – experts reveal the best ways to maximise space in bedroom, bathroom and kitchen drawers
Make the most of the space in deep drawers in any room in your home with these expert tips
By Jenny McFarlane
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Do ottoman beds go mouldy? Yes, they can, but this is how to avoid it happening to yours
If you're worried about this happening to you, this is what you can do to stop it
By Zoë Phillimore
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This superhero flower could help you tackle a secret plant killer in your garden — it's the ultimate natural pest deterrent
I'll never garden without it again
By Sophie King
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How to care for Elephant's Ears — a stunning jungle plant that will thrive in your home
With oversized heart-shaped leaves resembling elephant ears, this tropical beauty is perfect for bringing tropical charm into the home
By Holly Reaney
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Experts share the tricks to telling if a bed is good quality when shopping for one that will see you through decades of sleep
A well-made bed is the difference between a great night's sleep and waking up with aches and pains
By Zoë Phillimore
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Experts reveal the best time to unwrap plants after winter — and why you shouldn't act too soon
It depends on the weather — but don't jump ahead...
By Sophie King
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How to clean a patio without a pressure washer – 6 quick and easy ways to rid of dirt and grime for a gleaming outdoor space
Spruce up your patio without the need for a pressure washer
By Lauren Bradbury
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When to plant peas – the best time to sow this delicious crop, indoors and outdoors
Time it right for tasty harvests all summer long
By Sophie King
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3 clever tricks to make more space in your recycling bin and fit everything in
Prevent any build-up of recycling with these handy hacks
By Kezia Reynolds
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When to plant zinnia seeds to guarantee beautiful blooms in time for summer, according to gardening pros
The best time to plant zinnia seeds, plus top tips to help you enjoy this beautiful flower year-round
By Katie Sims
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How to grow cherry tomatoes and help them thrive in a small garden or on a tiny windowsill
Delicious and easy to grow? Sign us up...
By Kayleigh Dray
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What to do with an old duvet — clever ways to reuse it at home or recycle it
All the eco-friendly ways to dispose or repurpose a duvet that's past its best
By Katie Sims
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When to reseed a lawn — the perfect time to sow new grass and guarantee a lush lawn this summer
You can sow a new lawn in two key seasons
By Sophie King
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How to get rid of woodlice in a house — they might be harmless but, they're a sign of a much bigger problem
Woodlice are completely harmless, but hide a serious issue
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to fix a leaning fence (the easy way!) — experts say you can save hundreds on a new panel by using these £25 products instead
A cheat’s way to make your fence look as good as new
By Lauren Bradbury