Latest articles by Jenny McFarlane
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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
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This is the time to plant blueberries for the best harvests this summer – don't wait or you'll miss outPlant them before the window closes and you'll be rewarded with sweet, juicy berries later in the season
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My patio was covered in grime after winter – this one cleaner worked wonders at getting my limestone slabs gleaming againMy patio is sorted for spring
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I've selected the best heated clothes airers and drying pods that dry clothes fast, so you can save time and moneyThese tried and tested picks dry laundry faster indoors
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I'm using Monty Don's simple hydrangea trick for bigger and better blooms this summer – these are the varieties to try it on this MarchThis is the perfect window for deadheading these hydrangea varieties using Monty Don's top tip
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I'm blocking weeds before they sprout by using this old newspaper trick in my garden borders – it's a super easy, expert-backed method to stop them in their tracksThis natural fix is going to save hours of weeding later in the season
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This simple yet annoying laundry drying mistake could be ruining your clothes – laundry experts reveal the clever tweaks to prevent itHang your clothes up properly with these top tips
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I'm beating weeds to it by adding this flowering ground cover plant to my borders now – experts say it's so effective at stopping them in their tracksIt's practical and pretty
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We tested the best ironing boards in 2026 to easily de-crease your laundry pileOur picks of the best ironing boards from Brabantia, Joseph Joseph, Beldray and more
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5 bad housekeeping habits I'm breaking up with this year – these small changes have made a huge difference in managing daily clutterI'm holding myself accountable
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Minky's clever moisture absorber finally tackled window condensation and mustiness in my bedroom – and it's only £25It's a low-effort, low-cost fix that's keeping my bedroom fresher
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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
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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
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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
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I battle window condensation daily in our Victorian home – and this compact Debenhams dehumidifier is finally helpingIt's a compact fix for everyday window condensation
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How to declutter when guilt and overwhelm are holding you back, according to expertsExpert tips for decluttering when you feel guilty about letting things go
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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
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Post and everyday clutter were slowly taking over our kitchen until I set up this simple family command centreThis clutter-busting setup calms the chaos
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I stopped trying to do big house resets and started using a tidy-up timer instead – now my kids want to help me too!I'm turning tidying into a shared family habit with a simple timer
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Your dehumidifier isn't always the answer in winter, experts warn – this is when not to use yours in the coldest monthsKnowing when not to use a dehumidifier can save energy and keep your home comfortable
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I'm so glad we added these practical details in our utility room reno – they're everyday upgrades that have made laundry far more manageableThese genius fixes make our new laundry room work smarter
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I've just discovered wheelie bin compactors – and they're a Christmas rubbish game-changerThe bin solution I didn't know existed and it's genius for over Christmas
