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Do I need planning permission for a driveway?
It all depends on this one key factor, according to the experts
By Natasha Brinsmead
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8 of the most calming plants to grow in your garden to transform your outdoor space into a soothing sanctuary
Transform your garden into an oasis of calm with these soul-soothing plants...
By Kayleigh Dray
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This is how I’d renovate on a budget as Ideal Home’s Renovation Editor
These are the 10 steps I'd follow
By Sarah Handley
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Is your soil too acidic or too alkaline? Experts share the best way to change your soil's PH to make it more plant-friendly
… and why it’s a good idea to do so, too
By Kayleigh Dray
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The artist owner transformed this once rundown clapboard house into a stunning seaside home
It brings Hamptons style to the Isle of Wight
By Sara Emslie
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5 flowering plants that will make your garden feel like a fairytale – and you can plant them now
And they all lived happily ever after
By Kezia Reynolds
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5 plants that bloom twice a year – the varieties garden experts recommend to deliver double the colour and flowers
Choose these plants if you want to enjoy more than one bloom this summer
By Katie Sims
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It's officially flying ant season – experts share how to get rid of them from your home once and for all
Sorry, flying ants. It’s time for you to fly away home
By Lauren Bradbury
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10 Coastal bathroom ideas to turn your washroom into a nautical hideaway designed for escaping
Invoke memories of your favourite beach holiday with our coastal bathroom ideas
By Holly Cockburn
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I compared the 5 most common driveway materials
This is how you can tell which is best
By Natasha Brinsmead
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How much does it cost to run a fan? I’ve done the sums — and worked out 5 ways to cut that cost
They're not as expensive as you'd think, but there's no harm in saving some extra cash
By Lauren Bradbury
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5 things to declutter in July for the ultimate mid-year reset, according to organising experts
Top tips to enjoy a clutter-free summer
By Lauren Bradbury
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11 White bathroom ideas for a soothing, minimal scheme – without being boring
A white scheme will never go out of fashion
By Holly Cockburn
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19 Bathroom colour schemes to inspire tranquil retreats, on-trend looks and standout schemes
Spark joy morning, noon and night with these colourful ideas
By Tamara Kelly
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We test whether a halogen oven or air fryer is better for your kitchen before you shop
Our take on whether an air fryer or halogen oven is best for making tasty dinners, including which one will save you the most money on your bills
By Helen McCue
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These are the best paint finishes for dark colours in a kitchen, according to experts – hide fingerprints by picking a practical finish
Balance brightness with practicality with these paint finishes
By Holly Cockburn
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How to renovate a kitchen on a budget – 16 smart tactics that will save you money
Make your kitchen renovation fund stretch further with these top tips
By Sarah Handley
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6 clever ways to elevate the IKEA MALM chest of drawers so that nobody will know it’s flat-pack
These hacks turn this plain dresser into a stylish piece of furniture
By Sara Hesikova
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3 colours paint experts swear by for a Victorian terraced house kitchen - it's the secret to a light and spacious design
The right shade will transform a dark Victorian space
By Holly Cockburn
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Teenage boy bedroom ideas – 24 ways to help your teen create a functional space he’ll love and feel comfortable in
These are the top tips on how to guide your teen to making the best choices for his room
By Rachel Homer
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15 garage conversion ideas
Turn this chronically underused area into valuable living space
By Sarah Handley
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Where to buy bedding – the bedding brands that offer top-quality sheets without breaking the bank
If you’re wondering where to buy bedding, these brands will definitely offer you a one-way ticket to snooze-town
By Amy Lockwood
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How much does it cost to install air conditioning? Pros share what you can expect to pay and how you can keep costs low
Pros share what you can expect to pay and how you can keep costs low
By Sarah Handley
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I'm a gardens editor and these are the plants I'd never grow again – don't make the same mistakes I made
From bamboo to potatoes, there's a reason you'll never find me planting any of these...
By Kayleigh Dray
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These iced coffee mistakes left me with watery lattes at home for years – here's how I invested in a better set-up
Here's how I gave up my expensive take away order and mastered my iced latte set-up at home
By Molly Cleary
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I tried 80 modular sofas when choosing the best one for my living room – these are the ones I was most impressed by, and would recommend
The flexible, versatile design of sectionals makes them the best sofa style to invest in
By Sara Hesikova
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5 thuggish plants that experts say will take over your garden if you're not careful
We love a fast-growing plant – until it takes over our garden entirely, that is! Here’s the ones to avoid, according to experts…
By Kayleigh Dray