Latest articles by Jenny McFarlane
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5 essentials people with weed-free gardens always have handyThese must-haves make weed maintenance so much easier
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Stacey Solomon says this is 'THE best steamer ever' and she can't believe it's 40% off right nowStacey said, 'OMG, 40% off is INSANE'
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5 fast-growing climbing plants to grow around your front door for a blooming summer entranceFrame your entrance with colour, fragrance and plenty of kerb appeal
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7 things people with cool gardens in a heatwave always haveThey know how to stay cool outdoors
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My neighbour complained that our tree was ruining her garden's lightHere's the expert-approved way I handled it
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I've selected the best dehumidifiers under £100 – 6 tried and tested affordable solutions to combat damp in your homeOur expert reviewers have tried and tested the cheapest dehumidifiers from ProBreeze, Russell Hobbs, and more, to find the budget dehumidifiers that still get the job done
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Stinky Bob is taking over every corner of my garden – I'm stopping the persistent weed in its tracks with these simple tipsTake that, Stinky Bob!
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The exact BBQ Jamie Oliver uses in Jamie's Ultimate BBQ – it's the perfect summer hosting upgradeIt's Jamie’s 'go-to barbecue for big feasts'
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IKEA's affordable retractable pergola is the ultimate way to fake the luxe hotel look in your garden this summerIKEA's latest garden buy is a summer style essential
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How to talk to your neighbours about building a pergola – avoid falling foul of the law and awkward neighbour disputes with these tips from expertsKeep the peace with this key advice
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I've selected the best steam irons for fast, crease-free results every timeThese top picks make ironing quicker, easier and more effective
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Ground ivy took hold in my garden over winter – I'm stopping it in its tracks with these simple expert-approved weeding tipsIt's me vs creeping Charlie
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7 speedy ways to kill weeds – garden experts swear by these 5-minute methods to get rid of them without the overwhelmKeep weeds under control all season with these quick, expert-backed tricks
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6 things people with a spotless patio always have to keep their outdoor space clean and weed-freeEasy and affordable products and hacks
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IKEA's stylish yet subtle solar lights gave my garden borders a glow up – they made my front garden feel welcoming againThese cute lights have boosted my home's kerb appeal
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I've selected the best BBQs to level up your summer grilling, tried and tested in real gardensThe very best BBQs out there, reviewed and approved by the Ideal Home team
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I'm copying my mum's secret recipe to bring goldfinches to her garden – it's all about the right food and key plantsThese colourful little songbirds have needs
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I rented a van to hide everyday clutter when selling our house – and it really paid off at viewingsOur house never looked neater and the offers flooded in...
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This one simple yet effective April lawn job makes your home instantly more attractive to buyers, say property expertsIt'll make your garden look neater, whether you're selling or not
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I'm a cat lover but I'm protecting visiting birds from them in our garden with these simple changes – just as David Attenborough recommendsSimple, cat-friendly (and bird-safe) tweaks
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I swapped my hand fork for this clever cordless garden tool and it's made clearing weeds so much faster and easier
My garden borders and raised beds have never looked tidier
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The simple fence rules that can prevent awkward neighbour disputes – experts share the dos and don'tsIgnoring them could be legally risky
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7 low-maintenance potted plants to make your front porch smell incredible all summer and boost your kerb appeal tooBring some much-needed colour and fragrance to your front door
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I accidentally used hugelkultur to fill my deep planter – and it's saved me a small fortune on soil and my plants are thriving tooIt turns out it's a genius, budget-friendly gardening method
