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How easy is it to make mushroom coffee at home? Actually much easier than I thought – here's why you don't need a coffee machine to master itAll of the various means and methods to making mushroom coffee
By Alex David
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This common airflow mistake could be causing damp patches behind your furniture, experts warnAnd these quick fixes will help stop damp forming behind sofas and furniture
By Jenny McFarlane
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This is where to buy a kids' bed – I've tracked down the best cabin beds, mid-sleepers, bunk beds, and moreWhere to shop for the most stylish, practical, and budget-friendly kids' beds
By Amy Lockwood
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Experts say you can plant allium bulbs in February – but you'll get better results with this varietyMissed the autumn planting window? Right this way...
By Sophie King
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Sow these flower seeds in February for months of bright, beautiful blooms from early spring onwardsGet ahead of the game by sowing these flower seeds now and fill your garden with colourful and longer-flowering blooms early on in the season
By Lisa Fazzani
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Garden experts want you to use this ingredient from your fridge to get rid of garden pests – the all-natural method works a treatThe natural way to get rid of pests
By Kezia Reynolds
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My bedside tables were always messy – until I discovered these 3 things people with tidy bedside tables always haveI've finally found the secret to clutter-free surfaces
By Amy Lockwood
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I was sick of chargers and cables cluttering our kitchen until I installed this clever hidden charging drawerThe small kitchen upgrade that keeps our messy chargers out of sight
By Jenny McFarlane
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8 vegetables you can plant under cloches in February – sow these crops now for early harvestsThe 2026 growing season starts now!
By Sophie King
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I asked the experts where to put your dehumidifier for the best results and they recommended these 5 placesPlacement matters more than you think
By Jenny McFarlane
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How to propagate string of hearts for free trailing houseplants – the 2 best methodsAny beginner can master these techniques
By Sophie King
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I asked 5 interior designers if bedroom cushions and curtains should match – they all shared the same *very* strong opinionThis is what *not* to do when mixing and matching bedroom fabrics
By Amy Lockwood
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Can you tumble dry a duvet? Here's the lowdown on how to dry your duvet, fastTop tips on when and when not to tumble-dry a duvet
By Amy Lockwood
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Pruning plum, cherry and other stone fruit trees in winter carries a huge riskDon't make this mistake!
By Sophie King
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7 plants you can grow in water all year round – the effortless, mess-free way to grow vegetables and houseplantsThese are the best plants for hydroponics
By Sophie King
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The garden maintenance jobs hedgehog experts wish you'd stop doing – protect these garden visitors by avoiding these spring tidy-up mistakesAvoid putting hedgehogs in harm's way by thinking twice about routine garden jobs and tasks
By Lisa Fazzani
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4 things you should do with amaryllis in January if you want it to flower again next yearEncourage stronger plants and even better blooms
By Sophie King
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Every eco-conscious gardener I know uses peat-free compost – 3 of the biggest benefitsIt's the future of sustainable gardening
By Sophie King
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This is the best way to propagate calatheas and bag yourself some free houseplantsWho knew propagation could be so easy?
By Sophie King
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I've spent hours looking for a headboard for my bedroom – these are my 6 go-to stores with the most stylish designsThis is where to buy a headboard
By Amy Lockwood
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This short window is the best time to buy dahlias, according to experts– don’t leave it too late to get your hands on the most striking varietiesNow is the perfect time to buy your dahlias, don't miss out!
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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5 plants to cut back hard in midwinter for better growth, flowers and fruitMore is *more* if you want abundant displays this year
By Sophie King
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5 houseplant trends you need on your radar for 2026 – it's all about bold planting with minimal maintenanceJungle plants, sustainability and more
By Sophie King
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5 simple ways to tell if your dehumidifier is *actually* doing its job according to experts – and what to do if it's notThese are the easy ways to tell if yours is working properly
By Jenny McFarlane
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5 things people with a low-maintenance vegetable garden always haveYour veg patch cheat sheet!
By Sophie King
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Do vacuum cleaners spread dust? 5 reasons why this cleaning task is making your home dirtier, and what to do about itExpert tips you ought to know for a cleaner home
By Jullia Joson
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7 sweet-smelling flowering shrubs to fill your winter garden with scent and colour when nothing else is bloomingBring some much-needed colour and fragrance outdoors with these winter-loving varieties
By Lisa Fazzani


