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How often do you clean your bathroom? Cleaning experts reveal the daily, weekly and monthly cleaning tasks we should all be doing
Regular cleaning is needed to keep your bathroom fresh and clean
By Kezia Reynolds
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Are you overlooking this one key factor in your hunt for a good mattress? Sleep experts say it's the key to a good night's rest
Sleep experts explain why the breathability of your mattress is a vital ingredient in getting a good night's sleep
By Zoë Phillimore
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Is it too late to plant tulips in January? You'll be thrilled to know it's not – so long as you are mindful of these things
What you need to know when planting tulip bulbs in January
By Holly Reaney
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How to remove ivy from a house - experts explain how to banish the plant for good
A step-by-step guide to eradicating this self-clinging species
By Rebecca Lawton
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How long does it take to tile a bathroom? Why tiling experts recommend giving yourself a week to complete this task
As a general rule of thumb, this is how long you should be leaving to get the job done properly
By Kezia Reynolds
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When to cut back ivy for fresher, denser growth — garden experts warn against cutting it back too early
Its glossy green leaves add a welcome pop of colour in winter months, but knowing when to cut ivy back is key to its upkeep
By Kayleigh Dray
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What is crop rotation? The secret expert gardeners use to guarantee a successful bumper crop of vegetables every year
It's the key to vegetable garden success
By Sophie King
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Have you been using your electric heater all wrong? Experts reveal the 7 most common mistakes running up your energy bills
Here's what you should be doing instead
By Jullia Joson
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How to use old towels in the garden — 6 creative ways to protect your plants (and your knees!)
Don’t throw them away just yet!
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to get rid of black mould in a shower — 5 natural ways to kill the spores
You should never ignore black mould in your shower
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to get rid of electronics - 5 ways to dispose of old electricals after decluttering, and earn a bit of cash too
Because you can't just put your electricals in the bin
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to propagate a fiddle leaf fig – 3 easy steps to grow more of these striking, on-trend houseplants for free
Propagate a fiddle leaf fig to multiply your collection of this favourite houseplant
By Holly Reaney
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How to chit seed potatoes — 4 simple steps, and why gardening experts say it's key to bumper harvests
Grow more gardener's gold than ever before
By Sophie King
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How to test a mattress in store – a sleep expert's top tips
How to test a mattress in-store – advice from a sleep expert
By Amy Lockwood
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What is mattress off-gassing? Sleep experts advise what to do about that 'new mattress' smell
What mattress off-gassing is, how long it lasts, and how to get rid of that new mattress smell quicker
By Zoë Phillimore
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Stacey Solomon has shared 5 nifty wardrobe storage hacks to make getting ready in the morning easier — and they're genius
These five wardrobe storage hacks are a gamechanger
By Katie Sims
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I was sceptical, but these expert-approved plants and flowers convinced me that Mocha Mousse, Pantone's Colour of the Year, is the perfect colour for gardens
These are the best varieties for coffee and chocolate tones
By Sophie King
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How to get rid of mould on walls – 7 home treatments tried and tested by the experts
You likely won't even have to spend another penny
By Jenny McFarlane
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Are greenhouses worth it? 5 of the best benefits for your most productive garden yet
We've weighed up the pros and cons of buying a greenhouse
By Sophie King
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Where should I place a monstera plant in my home? The 3 best spots according to feng shui and plant experts
Help you and your plant babies thrive by styling them up in the best spots in the house
By Holly Walsh
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Our guide to choosing a bathroom radiator - avoid the dreaded post-shower shivers with these rules to follow
Everything you need to consider before buying a new bathroom radiator
By Natasha Brinsmead
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How to reset your boiler when it locks out – why it happens and an easy expert-approved step-by-step to fix it
Is your heating not coming on? Your boiler could have gone into ‘lock out’
By Jenny McFarlane
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How to wash a weighted blanket the right way – to protect it and your washing machine from damage
A step-by-step guide to the best way to wash a weighted blanket
By Jenny McFarlane
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What is an ottoman bed? The pros and cons of this popular bedroom storage option
Everything you need to know about ottoman beds
By Zoë Phillimore
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Are heated propagators worth it? 3 reasons you should buy one before spring
Squeeze everything out of this gardening year...
By Sophie King
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How to bleed a radiator without a radiator key — banish cold spots and improve the efficiency of your heating system with this alternative tool
You don’t necessarily need a radiator key, but you should still exercise caution
By Lauren Bradbury
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Where should you put plug sockets in a kitchen? The 4 rules to follow for a practical cooking space
The 4 areas to consider and planning considerations to follow - approved by experts
By Holly Cockburn