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Best oil filled radiators 2025 – tried and tested
The best oil filled radiators for staying cosy when temperatures drop. We've tested portable heaters from De'Longhi, Pro Breeze and more to find the best-in-class
By Lauren Bradbury
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Best electric heater 2025 – tried and tested portable heaters
The best electric heaters for staying warm, including fan, convector and bladeless indoor heaters from leading brands
By Lauren Bradbury
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6 of the best multi-cookers, tried and tested – 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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The best pod coffee machines, as tested by the Ideal Home team
These are pod coffee machines you need to get your caffeine fix, pronto
By Molly Cleary
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Our tried and tested guide to the 10 best slow cookers will have the perfect pick for your kitchen
Find the best slow cooker from Russell Hobbs, Sage, Crock-Pot, Morphy Richards and Cuisinart with our slow cooker reviews
By Molly Cleary
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The best vacuum cleaners for pet hair 2025 — 6 models tested in homes with pets, guaranteed to banish hair and dander
Find the best vacuum cleaners for pet hair with our expert reviews
By Lauren Bradbury
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The best filter coffee machine – picks from Moccamaster, Kitchenaid and more tried and tested
Choose the best filter coffee machine for you, so you can sip a freshly-made cup at the touch of a button, at any time of day
By Ellen Manning
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Best dehumidifiers under £100 2025 – 6 tried and tested affordable solutions to combat damp in your home
We've tried and tested the cheapest dehumidifiers from ProBreeze, Russell Hobbs, and more, to find the budget dehumidifiers that still get the job done
By Rachael Penn
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Best patio cleaner 2025: tried-and-tested picks for pristine paths and patios
We've reviewed the best patio cleaner for every space and need
By Rachael Penn
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The best cast iron cookware — the pieces our Kitchen Appliances Editor recommends you buy for your kitchen
From skillets to casseroles, the best cast iron cookware will last a lifetime and look the part in any kitchen space. Featuring Le Creuset, Staub, and more
By Molly Cleary
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I’ve smelt over a hundred reed diffusers from budget to luxury – these are the 9 that I would buy for my home
These are the 9 best reed diffusers for every occasion and every budget that I've tried
By Sara Hesikova
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We tested the best ironing boards in 2025 to easily de-crease your laundry pile
Our picks of the best ironing boards from Brabantia, Joseph Joseph, Beldray and more
By Jenny McFarlane
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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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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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Looking for an affordable air fryer? I've tested the five very best air fryers under £100
I've reviewed a selection of budget-friendly air fryers that won’t break the bank
By Helen McCue
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Best weighted blankets – after testing, these are my top picks to reduce stress and improve sleep
These are the best weighted blankets I've tested
By Helen McCue
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Best soup makers in the UK - I tried and tested 5 favourites
Reviews of the best soup makers you can buy from Ninja, Drew and Cole, Morphy Richards, and Salter, perfect for winter dishes
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
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Best artificial Christmas trees – the most realistic and investment-worthy trees I’ve tried and tested this year
From John Lewis to The White Company, these are the faux Christmas trees I’d recommend
By Sara Hesikova
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The best luxury and quick-dry towels on the high-street
The best bath towels for transforming your bathroom into a luxurious spa – our edit of the best quality luxury towels and the most affordable buys from John Lewis, M&S, The White Company and more
By Amy Lockwood
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Invest in one of the best toasters, as tested by Ideal Home
Brown your bread to perfection with our pick of the best two- and four-slice toasters
By Molly Cleary
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Quick delivery sofas – these are the retailers that can guarantee delivery before Christmas
9 brands that will deliver in time for Christmas to wow your guests
By Amy Lockwood
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How we test
The expert Ideal Home testing team puts every product through their paces in real-life settings, to make sure it's worth buying. Here's how we do it
By Heather Young
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Where to buy a sofa – I've spent over 25 hours testing sofas and these are the 10 brands I'd recommend
I’m a sofa expert – and these are my top 10 recommended places where to buy a sofa
By Lauren Bradbury
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I put the best electric blankets and heated throws to the test – these are my 8 top recommendations
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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Where to buy Christmas lights – the best places to buy stunning festive indoor and outdoor lights
9 of our go-to places for festive lights to brighten your home with this holiday season
By Kayleigh Dray
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Best Christmas lights 2024 – the prettiest, most original and hard-working styles to illuminate your home with this festive season
Light up your home with the Christmas spirit with the help of our top-rated Christmas light designs
By Tamara Kelly