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These are the best portable BBQs according to Ideal Home's expert reviewers
The best portable BBQs are a solid investment that mean you have the freedom to BBQ anywhere, with gas and charcoal options
By Molly Cleary
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How we test mattresses at Ideal Home
Our in-house mattress review process puts bestselling and newly launched mattresses through their paces to find our tried-and-tested favourites – here's how...
By Amy Lockwood
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The best Henry vacuum cleaners, complete with reviews
These are the best Henry vacuums if you're looking for one of these ever-reliable cleaners
By Molly Cleary
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I'm a shopping editor - here are the Prime Day purchases that are actually worth it
As a shopping editor, I'm here to tell you what to actually buy
By Holly Cockburn
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20 under £20 - check out the bargain buys our editor has in her basket
Yay for June and sunshine! Double yay for this brilliant selection of 20 under £20 bargain buys that our editor Heather has chosen this month!
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Best reed diffusers – 12 fragrances for all budgets and seasons
We've tried and tested a bunch of the best reed diffusers, and here's our verdict
By Annie Collyer
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How we test
The Ideal Home testing team puts every product through their paces to make sure it's worth buying. Here's how we do it
By Amy Cutmore
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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 wooden garden furniture – 12 timeless outdoor designs
From timeless teak to affordable acacia, we've rounded up the best wooden garden furniture for a stylish outdoor space
By Amy Lockwood
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12 best garden benches – our pick of the most stylish and practical designs
We've tracked down the best garden benches on the market – from classic wooden garden benches to contemporary loveseats and practical outdoor storage benches – here's what to shop
By Amy Lockwood
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21 of the best cleaning products, tried and tested
Deep clean your home with ease thanks to these best cleaning products. Here's exactly what you should have under your kitchen sink...
By Molly Cleary
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Best Ninja appliance – the cooking essentials that we've tried, tested and loved
Wondering which is the best Ninja appliance to switch up your cooking? Here's everything you need to know
By Molly Cleary
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Best plate bowls 2024 - the plowls that make dining more stylish
Prefer eating out of plate bowls? Us too. Here are our favourites for pasta, noodles, dessert and more
By Molly Cleary
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Christmas gifts under £20 – spend less this festive season with these gifts for home lovers
24 of the very best Christmas gifts under £20, to gift in 2024 – from Neom to Le Creuset, Scandibørn plus more
By Fraser Simpson
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21 best Christmas wreaths for the front door or interior
Fabulously festive Christmas wreaths to style up the front door or mantelpiece – from timeless faux foliage wreaths to playful bauble centerpieces
By Amy Lockwood
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Best humidifier - diffusers and humidifiers to reduce dry air at home
Our pick of the best humidifiers to ease the symptoms of asthma, allergies and dry air, from Duux, Levoit, Vicks and more.
By Caroline Preece
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Best TV – sets for binge-watching, gaming, sports, soaps and more
The best TVs to evolve your living room set-up with your viewing habits, from brands like Samsung, Hisense, Panasonic and more.
By Steve May
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Cast iron cookware: the best pieces to 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 Millie Fender
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Best corner sofas and L-shaped sofas – our top picks
The best corner sofas to shop right now; from grey corner sofas to l-shaped sofas and modular U-shaped configurations, here are our top picks
By Amy Lockwood
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Best fridge freezer: 6 top models from integrated to American-style
These are the best fridge freezers to keep your food fresher for longer
By Chris Haslam
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Outdoor Pots - Our Pick of the Best
Looking for outdoor pots? From elegant planters to colourful ceramics, take a look at our pick of the best pots for container gardening
By Caroline Keenan
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Dinner sets – our pick of the best
Looking for a new dinner set? From statement colour to full-on pattern, we’ve picked a selection of the best dinner sets to brighten up any dining occasion.
By Tamara Kelly
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Best oven cleaners – the top products to make greasy surfaces sparkle effortlessly
These are the best easy oven cleaners that cut down on scrubbing
By Rachel Ogden
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Check out the best gin advent calendars – let the Christmas countdown be-GIN!
Get into the spirit of Christmas with these alternative advents
By Tamara Kelly
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Bird boxes and wildlife houses – our pick of the best
These bug hotels, bird houses, hedgehog huts and more will provide wildlife with welcome shelter in spring and summer, and a place to hibernate in winter.
By Amy Cutmore
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Best leaf blowers – the best power tools to tidy up your garden
Find the best leaf blower for a tidy garden and clear paths. We've reviewed the top models
By Luke Edwards
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Shopping edit – 8 stylish hot water bottles for keeping warm and cosy
From luxury options to budget picks, these are the best hot water bottles for soothing and warming
By Annie Collyer