Features Archive | July 2026

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July 19th
- Has your tarmac driveway melted in the heatwave? This is how you can solve the problem and prevent it from happening again
- Best plants for dry shade – 5 varieties that thrive in parched, gloomy spots in the garden
- 5 clever ways to save and reuse paddling pool water in the garden during the hot weather – I'll never empty ours on the lawn again
- Pattern packed bathrooms are a simple way to add character to a practical space — here's how to layer patterns to suit any scheme
July 18th
- Dunelm’s autumn 2026 homeware is already dropping – I got an early IRL first look and these are the 12 pieces to snap up fast
- These 5 easy-to-propagate perennials will reward you with years of free flowers – you'll fill your borders without spending a thing
- Low contrast colour schemes are the secret to a simple but effective bathroom design — here's how to get the look
- This house is a masterclass in blending colour with period details to create a fresh and modern family home
July 17th
- Aldi and Lidl both have £70 Ninja Creami lookalikes – but I’d still spend £10 more on this foldaway ice cream maker I tested last year for my small kitchen
- How to look at Everything differently and unlock your forever interior style
July 16th
- 5 things to declutter before going on holiday – how to beat the holiday blues and come home to a tidy, clutter-free home
- I was convinced florals weren't my thing – now they're all over my home
July 15th
- My kitchen was feeling hot and stuffy, so I swapped one of the lightbulbs for this viral £15 ceiling fan — it took seconds to fit and is surprisingly effective
- Stay cool this summer with the highly-rated Devola Collection
- The problem nobody talks about – buying your dream home and not being able to afford the furniture
July 14th
- 6 fast-growing flower seeds to sow in July for a quick burst of colour to refresh your garden
- Everyone thought we were mad for saving these old bricks – now they're the making of our garden
- I bought Lakeland’s mini vacuum cleaner over a year ago – this is why it’s still the best £20 I’ve ever spent
July 13th
- 6 things every pocket-sized patio needs to look stylish and inviting, no matter the size
- Bad habits to avoid for a tidy and organised outdoor space – 5 things professional organisers want you to stop doing immediately
- I transformed my dated staircase in a weekend – this simple DIY transformed my whole hallway
July 12th
- The Ninja Dual Zone air fryer is incredibly powerful, but as a Kitchens Editor there's one thing you need to know before cooking with it
- Can't get your hands on a portable air con? Try these 5 tricks to supercharge your fan's cooling power in the heatwave
- 5 drought-tolerant roses to add to your garden for an English cottage garden that can withstand summer heatwaves
- Shower trays have been given the retro treatment — these paint colour-matched shower trays are changing the game when it comes to 70s style bathroom schemes
- Tidying guru Marie Kondo shares the decluttering mistake we’re all making – and the foolproof hacks to banish clutter once and for all
- 2 reasons why your lavender plant is turning brown in the July heatwave and what you can do to fix it, according to gardening experts
July 11th
- Sorry dahlias, but this low-maintenance, drought-tough flower is stealing the show in gardens this summer – the colourful blooms are real crowd-pleasers
- These 3 design tips will fix any wasted storage space in a kitchen – I've asked kitchen experts exactly how to fix impractical cupboards
- From bland to beautiful — see how a dull, unloved garden has transformed into a lush, multi-zoned space
July 10th
- The 4-Item kitchen rule is the secret to achieving a high-end look using less - here's how to banish clutter from your worktops
- 7 vegetables to plant in July for delicious autumn harvests – grow them now and reap the homegrown rewards for longer
- Experts say the caveman method is key to keeping your home cool during a heatwave – here’s how to do it, without compromising your style
- I’ve been a homeowner for 4 years and these are the little luxuries I think are worth splurging on
July 9th
- Unpopular opinion – stop painting small rooms white
- I've found the most affordable way to create a pantry in a small kitchen - this IKEA shelving unit is the ultimate solution for customised storage
July 8th
- Interior experts say this overused style trick from the 90’s and early 2000’s could be making your bedroom look dated – here’s how to bring it into 2026
- How I used AI to upholster a stool – it gave me the confidence I was lacking
July 7th
- From business to pleasure – tour this charming Gloucestershire bungalow, owned by a Chef, with a striking outdoor kitchen to match
- How to spot driveway damage this summer — 4 red flags to look out for and how to fix them
- I may no longer be able to travel, but that’s OK, because I turned my home into my ‘Go To Destination’
- 4 simple organising rules and hacks to instantly make a small home look bigger, according to professional organisers
July 6th
- 3 experts reveal the tricks they use to plan the perfect garden on a small budget – low-cost tips to make your outdoor space look lovely this summer
- I avoided skirting boards in my lime-plastered spare room and used this unusual rustic alternative instead
- I asked 3 interior experts how to lay out a spare room so that it feels both useful and welcoming – this is what they told me to do
- How I source unique gems on Vinted to make my home stand out – and how you can, too
- How to create a kids’ play area in an open-plan living room – 4 interior designers reveal their top 5 tips on how to make it work
July 5th
- 5 drought-tolerant flowering plants that are quietly replacing hydrangeas in 2026 – they’ll make your garden look gorgeous even during a heatwave
- Hidden pantries are the secret to chic kitchen storage – here's how to create an inconspicuous pantry
- 7 things that are making your bedroom look dated – here's how to fix them for 2026 and beyond
July 4th
- I transformed the darkest corner of my garden into a leafy oasis with these beautiful shade-loving plants
- 10cm gaps are a kitchen design bug bear – here's how to make the most out of every inch of space with clever, practical design tips
July 3rd
- Why your sofa might look different after a heatwave, and what you can do to protect it during the rest of summer – according to the experts
- Everything I know about renovations – after a very steep learning curve!
July 2nd
- How to keep a kitchen cool without an AC or fan – 5 clever tips to banish heat from a cooking space this summer
- This IKEA shoe storage hack turns even the smallest of nooks into usable storage space – it’ll banish shoe clutter once and for all
- The 4 houseplants that have survived my renting journey – they've been tried, tested and often neglected!
July 1st
- I asked experts how to weatherproof a pergola – these are the 6 upgrades they recommended so you can use it whatever the weather
- I saved over £500 by reupholstering my dream footstool myself - here's how I used secondhand finds to make it happen
- ‘Window stacking’ is the method experts recommend to keep your home cool in the July heatwave – this is how to do it in your home
- My 3 favourite colour combinations in our home – they create rooms that feel lived in rather than decorated