Latest articles by Katie Sims
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Plants that deter wasps – 10 plants to help rid your garden of these irksome creaturesDine alfresco without wasps spoiling the party, thanks to these handy plants
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Monty Don reveals the exact date you should be mowing your lawn - and it's coming up very soonOur favourite gardening guru reveals why it's finally time to dust off the lawn mower
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How to stop cats pooping in your garden in five easy stepsCats using your garden as a toilet? Get them to do their business elsewhere with our top tips
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How to stop dogs digging in the garden - expert tips to save your lawn and flowerbedsNo matter how patient you are with your dog, garden digging can be infuriating. Here's what the experts recommend
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How to kill ants nest in lawn - effective solutions that won't harm your grassIf an ants nest has found a home in your garden, here's how to get rid of it
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Partner disturbing your sleep? Experts reveal what you can do about itIf restless movement and loud snoring is keeping you awake, try this
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Forget the dating scene, the beige flags to watch out for in home decor - can you spot your own?Interior beige flags are the latest TikTok trend we need to watch out for
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Capsule decor - how to streamline your interior, stylishly and sustainablySay bye bye to trends that come and go, and hello to timeless decor that will stay
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G-shaped kitchens - why this layout is the talk of the townEveryone's talking about G-shaped kitchens - here's why you should be too
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Why you should try the latest Scandi sleep hack and air your duvet outsideTikTok videos of people airing their duvets outdoors are going viral, and for good reason
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How to make compost – tips and tricks to create richly fertile compostSave your kitchen food scraps and turn them into food for your garden - anyone can do it
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How to grow ginger from shop-bought – 6 steps towards a bountiful plantTurn your shop-bought ginger into a blossoming ginger plant with our easy how to
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What is a cooling weighted blanket? We find out if they could be a summer sleep saviourCould a cooling weighted blanket be our sleep saviour during the hotter months? We take a look
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Should you vacuum a mattress? Here's the truthExperts are warning against this tried and tested method for cleaning a mattress
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How often should you vacuum? Here's what the experts recommendLove it or hate it, vacuuming isn't a chore we can skip - here's how often you should be doing it, according to experts
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Best plants for the bedroom - 7 soothing plants to help you sleep betterAir purifying and calming? We'll take them all
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HBO's Succession is the source of this breakout interior trend - we're already obsessedBold colours, clashing prints, and moody tones are all the hype following HBO's latest hit TV show
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These are the 8 things you should never clean with a pressure washerSteer clear of using a pressure washer in these areas, experts warn
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Are air fryers toxic? Experts weigh up the factsFollowing the recent TikTok videos claiming that air fryers are toxic, we ask the experts to clear things up
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Best vegetables to grow in pots - Experts share the 8 easiest veggies to grow at homeShort on garden space? You can still have a vegetable patch in a collection of pots according to experts
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Gas vs charcoal BBQ - which type should you buy? Experts explainUnsure whether to invest in a gas or charcoal BBQ? We weigh up the pros and cons of these two BBQ types…
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Mistakes to avoid when storing DIY supplies - 6 things experts warn againstHere are all the things you're doing wrong when storing your DIY supplies, and what to do instead
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How to organise a cleaning cupboard - 10 space-savvy tricks to keep supplies in orderWave goodbye to cleaning cupboard chaos with our top tips
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How to clean VELUX windows – get your roof windows gleamingClean your VELUX windows until they shine with our easy step-by-step
