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I made my own festive hanging basket and it's the easiest outdoor Christmas upgrade to add the perfect finishing touch
Bring some festive colour and cheer to your front garden with an easy DIY hanging basket
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Experts reveal how to *properly* clean laminate flooring – and how to keep it sparkling and scuff-free for years to come
Hint: You should definitely put your mop away
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This is one of the biggest silent Christmas cactus killers in the home – and it could ruin your plant’s flowers
Nip any damage in the bud...
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The 5 things people with always warm homes have – beat the chill and stock up on these essentials
Quick fixes that you could add in under an hour
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6 of the best outdoor Christmas plants for colour, texture and fragrance over the festive season
A few unusual ones in here...
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How I did a pre-Christmas toy clear-out and got the kids on board – what to keep, toss and donate
This quick toy sort will make a little extra space before the big day
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5 of the best Christmas plants to send as gifts – these festive houseplants are sure to make a loved one smile
Christmas amaryllis, cyclamen and more
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The 5 mistakes killing your poinsettia and how to fix them – expert tips that will keep your festive plant flourishing throughout December
Poinsettias don’t have to be a source of Christmas strife; just follow our expert advice…
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My single-glazed windows were dripping wet every morning before I used these dehumidifier bags – they are a genius, low-cost fix
They're a simple, energy-free trick that helped cut my morning window condensation
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5 of the best Christmas plants for a front porch – give guests a festive welcome
Familiar favourites, unique blooms and more
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How to clean wooden floors – expert tips for daily maintenance and deep cleaning, to keep your floors sparkling
Make sure your wooden floors are given their time to shine
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The 7 kitchen appliances to deep-clean before Christmas – experts say it’s key to a fuss-free festive period
A little preparation now will make Christmas cooking, hosting and cleaning far smoother
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Poinsettias may be a Christmas classic, but these expert-approved festive houseplants are the real stars of the season
Plant experts share their festive favourites
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5 ways to stop your Christmas tree from dropping its needles straight away – this is where you're going wrong
Battling with a Christmas tree that won't stop dropping needles? Here are potential causes and what to do to stop it
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The expert-approved fan trick that helps your dehumidifier dry laundry in record time – this is how to get the set up just right
Dehumidifier plus fan equals faster laundry drying indoors
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This clever sensor gave my house plants a 'voice' so I'll never forget to water them again – it's a genius Christmas gift for plant parents
It'll keep your plants happy all year-round
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How to protect your Christmas tree from underfloor heating – 3 things you need to do
See it through December!
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This is the easiest way to set up continuous dehumidifier drainage if you're fed up emptying your unit during winter's damp season
Follow this simple, expert step-by-step guide
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I asked experts how long it really takes for a dehumidifier to dry laundry – plus how to use it the right way for faster drying
Fast, fresher laundry starts with the right dehumidifier setup
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Birds will flock to your garden if you plant these berry-bearing shrubs and trees - they'll also add a welcome pop of winter colour
Attract birds to your garden with colourful berry-bearing varieties that will keep them fed through the cold winter months
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There's still time to plant paperwhite bulbs for daffodils that flower at Christmas
Don't miss the window!
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7 cold-loving, low-maintenance plants I grow as a florist to fill my home with vases of colourful flowers over winter
They make fabulously vibrant cut flower arrangements
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This £14.99 brass retractable clothes line is the small-space laundry upgrade worth knowing about – and I can see why
It's the stylish space-saving drying solution making my utility finally work
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Yes, Christmas lights *can* burn your plants – buy this type to minimise any damage
The safest and most hazardous options
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5 tricks I use to choose a poinsettia from the supermarket as a gardens editor
The easiest ways to spot a healthy plant
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Experts warn pet owners to avoid this type of real Christmas tree – buy this variety instead
Keep your animals safe this Christmas
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7 beautiful winter-flowering house plants will add festive colour and cheer when it’s grey and gloomy outside
Plant experts share their favourite plants that will thrive over the winter months
