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Mulch vs membrane – experts reveal the best way to keep weeds at bay in your garden
Weed control is a tricky job, so it’s best to go in with the best tools for the job…
By Kayleigh Dray
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This is the one thing that’s killing your vacuum cleaner – and experts say we’re all guilty of doing it
It’s a surefire way to kill your trusty appliance
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to mow your lawn in hot, dry weather without damaging grass, according to experts
You’d best believe that hot, dry weather can (and should) impact your mowing strategy…
By Kayleigh Dray
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This Edwardian terrace needed a complete redesign to make it work for family life
A renovation has turned it into a 'forever home'
By Vivienne Ayers
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Does your new home need a 'stopgap colour'? The quick fix paint experts recommend if you hate the paint colour of your new home
‘It’s the shade you use to rescue your eyes from a colour you can’t live with’
By Sara Hesikova
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I removed the trickiest weeds from my path and driveway in under an hour using this clever weeding duo
Get your hands on them and easily rid your outdoor space of weeds
By Jenny McFarlane
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This is the one regret I have about installing air conditioning at home
Hindsight is a wonderful thing
By Sarah Handley
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Steam cleaning is my favourite way to deep-clean my carpets – this is how to do it in 6 easy steps
Steam cleaners are this year’s hottest appliance (literally)
By Lauren Bradbury
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Sorry, cotton, there’s a new bedding material in town – I tested eucalyptus silk bedding and it's a dream in hot weather
No wonder reviewers are saying, 'I don't want to sleep with anything else'
By Amy Lockwood
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I asked 8 interior designers what you shouldn’t put in a small living room – these 3 things kept coming up
The pros reveal what to avoid and what to do instead
By Sara Hesikova
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3 cleaning jobs I'd never do myself and neither should you – here's why they are best left to the pros
Here's why I always call in the experts
By Jenny McFarlane
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I look at kitchen tiles day in, day out - these are the 5 best places to buy kitchen tiles for any design scheme
From floors to walls, these are our go-to spots to shop
By Holly Cockburn
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Found a crack in your wall wider than a 10 pence piece? It could be something serious, say the experts
We explain how to identify those that point to something serious
By Natasha Brinsmead
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This French-inspired take on cabinet curtains is the chicest way to banish clutter in your kitchen – and it's so easy to DIY
It's a more polished take on traditional cupboard curtains
By Holly Cockburn
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Anthea Turner shares her home truths and her bad home habit she can't quit
The TV presenter gets up close and personal about her home
By Gemma Calvert
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'Compared to the house we bought, living in it is night and day'
It may have taken three years to complete, but these first-time renovators have transformed their two-storey terraced house into a stunning three-storey, contemporary home
By Caroline Ednie
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I predict this new chequerboard tile trend will be in the most stylish kitchens in 2026
It's perfect for neutral and colourful kitchens alike
By Holly Cockburn
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This £19 IKEA product is the one underrated home office essential you need – experts say it ‘can elevate both comfort and appearance’
‘It’s an affordable and effective way to instantly improve your workspace’
By Sara Hesikova
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Should I buy a chair bed or a sofa bed? This is how to work out which is right for your home
Give your guests the gift of a comfortable night’s sleep
By Amy Lockwood
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Best plants to propagate in August if you want to fill your garden borders for free
Fancy some free flowers? August is the best month to take cuttings from these plants...
By Kayleigh Dray
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‘I’ve never been so ruthless!’ – This is how I used the 5-second decluttering rule to declutter my under-the-stairs cupboard
Now I've stopped second-guessing my decisions
By Lauren Bradbury
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Blue is one of the UK’s most popular living room colours – this is how to elevate your lounge with the timeless hue
These are the 19 ways to incorporate blue into your living space and take advantage of the colour's soothing effects
By Amy Cutmore
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I've asked the experts - these are the best Farrow & Ball colours to transform a small kitchen
Less paint is needed in a small kitchen, so why not splurge?
By Holly Cockburn
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Sorry minimalism - colourful quiet luxury is the new way to make a kitchen feel warm and expensive
Colour is the secret to a classy kitchen
By Holly Cockburn
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How and when to collect seeds from hardy annuals this summer so you can grow them for free next year
Everlasting flowers? Make it happen by collecting seeds, stat!
By Kayleigh Dray
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Garden landscaping ideas – 12 hard landscaping and planting tips to help you transform your space
Landscaping advice for every garden size
By Jennifer Ebert
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A basement extension gave this tall, skinny house extra living space
While a new sunken garden added more room outdoors
By Juliet Benning