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Best multi-cooker 2023 – for air frying, pressure cooking, sautéing and more
Invest in one of the best multi-cookers and unlock a whole new world of culinary possibilities, with options from Ninja, Instant Pot and more
By Millie Fender
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Christmas gifts under £100 - top treats for your loved ones this year
If it's gorgeous gifts under £100 mark that you're looking for, you've come to the right place. Get through your gift list with help from this brilliant round-up of potential presents, from some of our favourite brands
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Best artificial Christmas trees – realistic and hassle-free
Fake it till you make it with our edit of the best artificial Christmas trees from John Lewis, The White Company, Habitat, and more
By Amy Lockwood
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Best steam irons – our top 10 tested models to make ironing fast and easy
The best steam irons that we've reviewed so that you can power through that laundry pile, fast
By Molly Cleary
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Best food processor 2023: for vegetables, dips, and dough
We've reviewed some of the best food processors for chopping, slicing and dicing
By Rachel Ogden
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The best mops to buy in 2023 – 8 top buys for all floor types
The Ideal Home guide to the best mops around, for easy cleaning of tiles, vinyl, laminate and more. Tried, tested and approved by us.
By Annie Collyer
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Best bread maker 2023 – the 8 top bread machines
The best bread makers for fresh loaves, pizza bases and gluten-free goodies.
By Rachel Ogden
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Best soup maker 2023: for smooth soups and chunky broths
Reviews of the best soup makers you can buy from Ninja, Drew and Cole, Morphy Richards, and Salter, perfect for winter dishes
By Millie Fender
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The best electric blankets and heated throws for keeping warm in bed and on the sofa
Tried and tested, these are the best electric blankets and heated throws you can buy – from luxury dual-controlled doubles to the most affordable heated blankets
By Amy Lockwood
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Best duvets – tried and tested winter duvets to keep you warm when temperatures drop
We’ve reviewed and rated the best duvets on the market to help you find the right option for you – from the best winter duvets to the best feather and down duvets for staying warm when the weather is cold
By Amy Lockwood
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8 best heated clothes airers – tried and tested for drying clothes indoors, fast
The best heated clothes airers will speed up indoor drying times during cold or wet weather – here are our top recommendations from Lakeland, Dry:Soon, Minky, Argos, John Lewis, and more
By Amy Lockwood
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Best vacuum cleaners: our 14 tried and tested top-rated vacuums
We've reviewed the best vacuum cleaners, corded and cordless, for your home
By Molly Cleary
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Invest in one of the best bean-to-cup coffee machines, as tested by the Ideal Home team
Invest in one of the best bean-to-cup coffee machines, as tested by the Ideal Home team
By Molly Cleary
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Best chair beds – single sofa beds for hosting guests when you have limited space
The best chair beds for sitting and sleeping – space-saving overnight hosting solutions tried and tested by the Ideal Home team
By Amy Lockwood
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Looking for an affordable air fryer? We've tested the five very best air fryers under £100
We’ve reviewed a selection of budget-friendly air fryers that won’t break the bank
By Helen McCue
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Meet the best cordless vacuum cleaners of 2023 in the UK from Shark, Henry, VAX and more
Make cleaning convenient with the 12 best cordless vacuum cleaners that the Ideal Home team can't live without
By Molly Cleary
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10 best sofa beds – comfortable, stylish, and versatile
The best sofa beds – tried and tested two seater, three seater, and corner sofa beds from Habitat, John Lewis, Heal's, and more
By Amy Lockwood
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The 12 best air fryers in the UK, complete with reviews, from the Ideal Home team
We've reviewed the best air fryers from Ninja, Instant, Tefal, Phillips, Tower and more. Here's our ranking of the ones we love after testing
By Molly Cleary
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The best mattress toppers for comfort, cushioning and support
The best mattress toppers for improving your sleep set-up – from the best memory foam mattress toppers from Simba and Panda, to the best cooling toppers for a more breathable sleep
By Amy Lockwood
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Where to buy Christmas lights – the best places for stunning indoor and outdoor lights
Ring in the holidays with your very own festive lightshow! Here's our pick of where to buy Christmas lights
By Kayleigh Dray
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Best air purifiers – improve indoor air quality with the best air filters
We've tried and tested the best air purifiers on the market to find the filters that can help to combat dust, pet, and pollen allergies, and improve the air quality in your home
By Amy Lockwood
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The best weighted blankets – tried and tested for warmth, cosiness and comfort
We try the best weighted blankets to keep you warm and relaxed this winter
By Helen McCue
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Best electric heater – tried and tested space heaters to warm up cold days
Stay warm this winter with one of the best electric heaters. We've tried and tested indoor heaters from Duux, Dreo, Russell Hobbs, and more, to find the most portable, energy efficient and best value buys
By Rachel Ogden
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Our edit of the best dehumidifiers under £100, as tried and tested by the Ideal Home team
We've tried and tested the cheapest dehumidifiers from ProBreeze, Silentnight, Russell Hobbs, and more, to find the low cost dehumidifiers that still get the job done
By Rachael Phillips
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Festive gifts under £50 - get your Christmas shopping list sorted
If this year you've budgeted to buy everyone's gifts under £50, check out these brilliant suggestions for your shopping list
By Ginevra Benedetti
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The best mattresses as tried and tested by Ideal Home's sleep experts
We've reviewed the best mattresses from the biggest brand names, including Emma, Simba, Tempur, Hypnos, Silentnight, and many more. Here's our verdict on which to shop for the best night's sleep
By Amy Lockwood
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The best sofas – stylish, comfortable, and affordable
Discover the best sofas for your living room – stylish, comfortable, and affordable, we've tried and tested bestselling sofas from John Lewis, Habitat, and many more, to compile the ultimate guide
By Amy Lockwood