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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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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’m a vacuum expert, and these are the best cordless vacuum cleaners you can buy for grab-and-go cleaningMy top-rated dust busters from Shark, Dyson, Gtech and more
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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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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 13 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
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The 8 best dual zone air fryers as tested by the Ideal Home teamAll of the best dual zone air fryers that I've tried and tested – so that you can read up before you invest
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I test vacuums for a living, and these are the 6 handheld models I’d recommend for quick cleans in the home (and the car!)The best handheld vacuum cleaners for speedy cleans, awkward corners and a crumb-free car
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I tested the best air purifiers against dust, cooking smells and smoke – these are the 6 I’d pick for a healthy home this summerThe best air purifiers for improving indoor air quality, as tested by the Ideal Home team
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My dog and I have spent months testing the best vacuums for pet hair – these are the top models that got my (and Barney’s) approvalThe best pet vacuums ranked by their hair pick-up, dander buster and odour-eliminating technologies
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The best pod coffee machines, as tested by the Ideal Home teamThese are pod coffee machines you need to get your caffeine fix, pronto
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The best carpet cleaners for professional-looking results at home – my top picks as Ideal Home’s Floorcare ExpertI put carpet cleaners from big brands like VAX, Bissell and Shark up against felt-tip, tea and mud stains
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I put the best electric blankets and heated throws to the test – these are my 5 top recommendationsTried 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
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We tested the best ironing boards in 2026 to easily de-crease your laundry pileOur picks of the best ironing boards from Brabantia, Joseph Joseph, Beldray and more
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The best memory foam pillows I've tested – my 6 top recommendations from Panda, Tempur, and moreI've slept on them all, and these are the best brands of memory foam pillows to shop
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The best coffee machines, all reviewed and rankedI've tried dozens of coffee machines to bring you this list of recommendations
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Best electric heaters, tried and testedThese 6 buys are my top picks for heating the room you’re in
