Latest articles by Jenny McFarlane
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7 things people with Victorian houses always do in autumn to prevent dampKeep 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 oneThese 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
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I hate mosquitoes, but this low-maintenance plant is my secret weapon to keep them at bayThis is how to unlock its mozzie-repelling benefit
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My hydrangea blooms are turning brown – experts told me why it's happeningAnd how to stop it from getting worse
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5 clever ways to save and reuse paddling pool water in the garden during the hot weatherI'll never empty ours on the lawn again
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Alan Titchmarsh's space-saving planter trick could make your patio feel cooler this summerThe expert-approved ways to use it during hot weather
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If you're wondering whether air coolers actually work, my gym convinced me they doA sweaty workout was the ultimate cooling test
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I tested Dyson's Hot+Cool heater fan and it's the only heater and fan combo you'll need all year-roundSmall in size, big on comfort...
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Aldi's £2.99 fly fan will effectively keep flies away from food – it's a must-buy for bug-free BBQsI never host a BBQ without these genius little gadgets
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'Deep watering' is the expert-approved method that will help your plants cope and flourish during the July heatwaveYour garden will keep thriving even in hot weather
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I asked experts how to weatherproof a pergola – these are the 6 upgrades they recommendedYou'll be able to use it whatever the weather
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25 decluttering methods – expert-approved, tried and tested techniques that really workFrom the 50/50 rule to Swedish death cleaning, we take a look at the clutter busters that really work
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How to protect potted plants in a heatwave – 7 expert tips to stop containers drying out when temperatures soarThey'll thrive all summer long
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It's the cooling appliance nobody talks about, but it's perfect for UK heatwaves
I'm recommending one to everyone I know this week
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7 simple but effective ways to keep your patio cool to sit in, even during a heatwaveStay cool outdoors with these easy, expert-approved ideas
