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The 7 best mattress protectors tried and tested – I've found the best waterproof, cooling, and budget options from M&S, Panda, Dunelm, and moreI slept on multiple mattress protectors to find the best-in-class for waterproofing, night sweats, and cooling comfort
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Best cordless strimmers – 6 tried-and-tested picks that make light work of trimming and edging a lawnWorthy additions to any lawn care kit
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Rattan garden furniture will never go out of style – and I found the 9 best pieces to invest in nowFrom the best rattan lounging set to my top-rated egg chair, these are my top picks
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9 best wooden garden dining sets, lounge sets and chairs – these are the brands and styles I recommendFrom the sought-after teak to more affordable acacia, this is the wooden outdoor furniture that's impressed me the most
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I've tested over 30 options to find the best duvets for a good night's sleepAfter 10,000 hours of home testing, these are my top recommendations
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Best pressure washers – these 6 machines cut through dirt and grime better than any others we've triedOur top performers
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The 9 reed diffusers I swear by as a Room Decor Editor who used to work in the Harrods home fragrance department – from budget to luxuryEven though I'm very fussy about home fragrance, these reed diffusers have managed to impress me
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Best pans for induction hobs – tried and tested by the Ideal Home teamInvesting in new pans for your energy-efficient induction hob? Here are my top picks of induction friendly cookware
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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 kitchenWe've reviewed the best saucepan sets and picked out the best ones to help you cook up a storm in the kitchen
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6 best pillows for side sleepers – tried and tested for comfort and supportI've rounded up my top pillow recommendations for side sleepers
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The 6 best Shark vacuum cleaners to buy right now – tried and tested by a Vacuum ExpertFind the best Shark vacuum for every home and budget
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12 best garden benches I’ve seen this year – from metal to wooden, I’ve found the best designs availableWhether you're looking for a wooden or a metal garden bench with whatever budget, this list has the right bench fror you
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The 9 best pillows for all sleep styles – I've tested over 50 options to shortlist my top recommendationsAs Ideal Home's Sleep Editor, I've tried and tested over 50 pillows during the past four years. These are my nine top recommendations for side, back, and front sleepers
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Best chef's knives - the 7 top knives for home chefs we've triedOur pick of excellent knives, tried and tested for home cooks and professional chefs
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The best blenders on the market in the UK - reviewed by expertsOur favourite blenders for blitzing up smoothies, soup, ice and protein shakes
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The best portable air conditioners I’m certain will sell out this summerIf previous years are anything to go by, these best portable air conditioners will be like gold dust when the summer hits
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I’ve searched high and low for the best garden chairs for every budget and style – these are the top 18 I recommendFrom the most comfortable design to the best egg chairs, these are the garden chairs that should be on your radar
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I never thought robot lawn mowers were worth the hype, but these 3 smart machines won me overThey're perfect for busy gardeners
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I’ve tracked down the top places to buy the best garden furniture so that you don’t have to – these are my top recommendationsThese are my go-to brands and retailers to shop outdoor furniture for this al fresco season and beyond
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These are the best chair beds for hosting overnight guests if you have limited space7 best chair beds for sitting and sleeping – space-saving overnight hosting solutions tried and tested by the Ideal Home team
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The best patio cleaners for revamping paths and pavers – these 7 products impressed us the mostOur top tried-and-tested picks
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I'm a robot vacuum cleaner convert – and these are the 6 models I rate for effortless hands-free cleaningI tested top models from Eufy, Shark, Dyson and more
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The 9 best lawn mowers I'd recommend to any gardener as a Gardens EditorMy favourite tried-and-tested models
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14 best sofa beds – comfortable, stylish, and versatileThe best sofa beds for hosting overnight guests in style – I've found the most comfortable sofa beds from Habitat, John Lewis, Habitat, Heal's, Sofa.com, and more
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I’ve tried around 300 sofas and counting – these are the 14 best sofas that impressed me the most, with something for every style and budgetFrom budget to luxury, corner to storage sofas, these are the ones I can’t stop talking about and recommending to everyone
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The best Ninja air fryer of 2025 - our definitive ranking of these game-changing appliancesWondering which is the best Ninja air fryer to switch up your cooking? Here's everything you need to know
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My kids and I camped out in our living room to find the best air beds for hosting overnight guests – these are my 6 top recommendationsTo sleep extra guests or to take camping, these are the best air beds money can buy
