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Best ice cream makers 2024 in the UK - our tried and tested summer faves
Sometimes, just one Cornetto isn’t enough. But buy an ice cream maker and you’ll be able to create as many delicious desserts as you like
By Molly Cleary
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The best fans for cooling down quickly – we've tried and tested bestselling options to find the best fan for the bedroom, living room, and more
The best fans for cooling down quickly – we've tried and tested bestselling options to find the best fan for the bedroom, living room, and out and about
By Amy Lockwood
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The best BBQ in the UK of 2024 - tested by the Ideal Home team
The very best BBQs around, as reviewed and approved by the discerning Ideal Home team
By Molly Cleary
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Best security camera of 2024 – top wired and wireless cameras for better home security and peace of mind
The best security cameras for monitoring the inside and outside of your home, from Ring, Ezviz, Netatmo and more
By Chris Haslam
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Level up your cleaning with one of these steam cleaners, tried and tested by the Ideal Home team
Need a tool for deeper cleaning? You need one of the best steam cleaners for your home
By Molly Cleary
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The best handheld vacuum cleaners – our top 6, reviewed
Tackle spills, crumbs and pet hair in a hurry with the best handheld vacuum cleaners
By Molly Cleary
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The 12 best coffee machines in 2024, as ranked by the Ideal Home team
We tried the 12 best coffee machines in 2024 to bring you our favourites for pod coffee, espresso and filter-style brews
By Molly Cleary
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The best pod coffee machine of 2024, as tested by the Ideal Home team
These are the top pod coffee machines to get your caffeine fix, pronto
By Molly Cleary
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10 best sofa beds – comfortable, stylish, and versatile
The best sofa beds for hosting overnight guests in style – I've found the most comfortable sofa beds from Habitat, John Lewis, Dunelm, Heal's, Sofa.com, and more
By Amy Lockwood
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We've tested the best saucepan sets and picked out the best ones to help you cook up a storm in the kitchen
We've reviewed the best saucepan sets and picked out the best ones to help you cook up a storm in the kitchen
By Molly Cleary
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Take a look at the best kettles that we've tested, featuring brands like Dualit, Smeg and De'Longhi
Take a look at the best kettles that we've tested, featuring brands like Dualit, Smeg and De'Longhi
By Molly Cleary
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We tested the best steam irons so you can power through that laundry pile
The best steam irons reviewed by our experts so that you can power through that laundry pile, fast
By Molly Cleary
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Best video doorbells of 2024 – the best doorbell cameras to secure your property and keep your house in check
The best video doorbells to help keep an eye on security and deliveries - with notifications sent to your phone - from Ring, Nest and more.
By Luke Edwards
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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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We tested the best ironing board in 2024 so you can easily de-crease your laundry pile
Easily de-crease your laundry pile with our picks of the best ironing boards
By Millie Fender
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The best cordless vacuum cleaners of 2024 in the UK from Dyson, Shark, Vax, and more
Make cleaning convenient with the 9 best cordless vacuum cleaners that the Ideal Home team can't live without
By Molly Cleary
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Find the right pillow for your sleep style with our guide to the best pillows for side sleepers
We've tried and tested the best pillows for side sleepers from Simba, Panda, Woolroom, Tempur, and a whole host more brands, to help you find the right pillow for your sleep style
By Amy Lockwood
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Best fire pits – our round up of this year's hottest designs
Get set for evenings al fresco with our edit of the best fire pits for the patio and garden
By Amy Lockwood
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21 best garden chairs – stylish outdoor seating
The best garden chairs on the Ideal Home team's radar – from timeless rattan chairs to affordable deckchairs, practical outdoor dining chairs, and much more
By Amy Lockwood
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The best mattress toppers for comfort, cushioning and support
The best mattress toppers for improving your sleep set-up – we've tried and tested multiple options to find the best wool and memory foam toppers, the best bed toppers for side sleepers and the best toppers for a cooler night's sleep
By Amy Lockwood
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These are the best Shark vacuums, as tried and tested by the Ideal Home team
We've tested the best Shark vacuums so you can keep the floors in your home dust, fluff and pet hair-free. From cordless to handheld, we've rated them
By Molly Cleary
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Best vacuum cleaners: our 9 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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The 8 best dual zone air fryers as tested by the Ideal Home team
All of the best dual zone air fryers that we've tried and tested – so that you can read up before you invest
By Molly Cleary
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Ideal Home's top reviews of the best vacuums for pet hair
Find the best vacuum cleaners for pet hair with our expert reviews
By Molly Cleary
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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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Best stand mixers 2024 UK - 12 reviews of stand mixers to get your own Bake Off on at home
Featuring mixers KitchenAid, Kenwood, Bosch and more, these are the best stand mixers you can buy right now
By Molly Cleary
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Our selection of the very best juicers after testing, complete with reviews
These are the best juicers for turning oranges, apples, celery and other greens into delicious morning drinks
By Molly Cleary