Latest articles by Jenny McFarlane
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5 signs you need a dehumidifier – the everyday clues experts say you shouldn't ignoreand condensation isn't the only indicator
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Next has dropped the prettiest laundry hamper I've ever seenAnd it doubles up as a chic way to hide clutter in any room
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I retested this top-rated VAX steam cleaner to see if it’s still worth the hype two years later – here’s my verdictSee how two Ideal Home Editors rate this popular model
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Why are my bedroom windows soaking wet every morning? Experts explain the reasonand why ignoring it could cause damage
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I test dehumidifiers for a living – these are the 5 products I always use to combat excess moisture
They tackle damp, mould and condensation in autumn
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I've been using this clever £10 trick in my tumble dryer – it really speeds up drying timeAnd the laundry comes out noticeably better
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I asked laundry experts how to disguise an ugly clothes airerThese are their 7 cleverest tricks
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I've found a speedy, budget heated clothes airer that won't take over your roomAnd it's under £50
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Lakeland has a clever solution for condensation-prone windows and small, damp spacesI've never seen this on a dehumidifier before
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I've selected the top dehumidifiers for banishing damp and drying laundry fast – tried and tested by the Ideal Home teamAlongside the team of in-house experts, I've selected the best dehumidifiers from Meaco, Pro Breeze, and more
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7 things people who have the best laundry routines always haveThey make the whole process so much more manageable
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I asked laundry experts how they use their heated clothes airers to dry clothes even fasterI picked up some genius tips
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The best heated clothes airers and drying pods I recommend for drying laundry quickly and efficientlyThese tried and tested picks dry laundry faster indoors
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7 things people with Victorian houses always do in autumn to prevent damp
Keep moisture, condensation and mould at bay as temperatures drop
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I review heated clothes airers for a living – I'd always look for these 7 things before buying one
These are the features that really matter
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I turned 40 and realised I didn't want to carry all this clutter into the next decadeThese 5 things had to go
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Experts told me how to fix my leggy houseplants – it's a simple method that encourages healthy growthAnd I've got free plants in the process
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How we test dehumidifiers at Ideal HomeHere's how we decide which models are worth the money
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5 heatwave-proof evergreen plants to keep your garden colourful in every seasonThey'll stop your garden from feeling bare in the colder months
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I thought my patio had been invaded by hundreds of flying ants – then I discovered whyIt turns out it was one of nature's strangest summer events
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Set the scene for summer hostingStage the perfect outdoor gathering to impress your guests
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I was overwhelmed by the mountain of artwork my kids brought home from the end of termHere's how I'm displaying it without covering the fridge
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This Weber gas BBQ took all the guesswork out of grilling – it's made me feel like a grill masterWe put this smart gas BBQ to the test...
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I wasted years using a garden parasol – we swapped it for an awning, and it's made such a differenceIt's doubled our usable shade on sunny days on our patio
