Latest articles by Sarah Handley
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Do you really have to vent a portable air conditioner outside?Air con pros share why it’s so crucial to get this step right
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Shark's new 3-in-1 portable fan has officially put an end to my heatwave anxietyI always struggle in the heat, but the Shark ChillPill has been helping me stay deliciously cool
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5 things that people with consistently cool homes in summer always haveHeatwave essentials that will keep your home comfortable when it gets hot
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A fan won't help with humidity – this is what experts recommend you use insteadA fan may help circulate the air, but you'll need something else to actually lower moisture levels
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I fixed my leaking toilet for £9 and in less that 15 minutesThese are the four steps I followed to fix my leaking loo
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This is how I fixed chewed skirting boards for £5 in under 30 minutesIt was easier than I thought it would be too
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Meaco's new table-top air circulator is powerful and quietBut it has a clever feature that means it'll last much longer than other portable fans
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I did not expect this sub-£100 Silentnight fan to be as quiet or as powerful as it isIt can hold its own against fans that are twice the price
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This dishwasher setting could have been saving me money (and no, it’s not the Eco mode)I've always skipped this cycle, but it turns out that could have been a mistake
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I stopped wasting money on my washing machine by using a cooler 30° cycle for four weeksThis is how much I saved and the laundry was just as clean
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This compact Vonhaus air circulator packs a powerful punch — for less than £50I put this air circulator through its paces to see how it fared in a real home environment
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Plug-in solar vs rooftop panels — which is better?I asked the experts how the two systems differ on price, installation and impact on bills
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I wish I had a bigger hallway — is a porch the answer?I asked the pros for the 3 best ways to achieve more space in this part of my home
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What are plug-in solar panels and how do they work?This is everything we know about about the game-changing solar panels that are now available in the UK
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5 counter-top kitchen appliances you should always unplug when not in useI’ve been wasting so much money on my energy bills by leaving mine plugged in
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Putting off this easy task has cost me up to £235 in wasted energyDon't make the same mistake I did!
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I swapped using my dishwasher for handwashing dishes for a month to avoid wasting energyBut I've got 4 reasons why it was harder to give up than I thought
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Pro Breeze’s new hybrid fan has been freshening up my home with it’s nifty scent podI have high hopes that it’ll see me through a summer heatwave too
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8 ways to save money when moving house – and ensure you have some left in the pot when you’re doneThe key to cost-cutting is all in the preparation
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I’ve been wasting energy through these 3 decor choices for yearsIt turns out each one has been costing me up to £250 a year
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It took me just two seconds to transform this wireless Duux fan from desktop to pedestal modeIt’s so light (and effective) I’m planning on taking it on holiday with me
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3 things people with low energy bills always haveSide-step potential price rises and avoid wasting energy by trying them in your own home
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RenovationEverything you need to know about renovating your home — from making the most of what you already have to adding extra space when you need it. However you are transforming your home, starting a new project can be overwhelming. We have beginner guides, cost breakdowns and all the expert advice you need to renovate your home with confidence.
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How we test fans and portable air conditioners at Ideal HomeThis is how we review every fan and portable air conditioner we recommend to you, by testing them in our own homes.
