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Thinking about solar panels? What UK homeowners should know before installing themSponsored by E.ON Next
Everything you need to know about costs, savings and installation
By Ideal Home
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It’s taken four months to get an offer on my house – the 6 selling mistakes I won't make againWhat I'll be avoiding next time for a quicker (and easier) sale
By Lauren Bradbury
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After years of being obsessed with tiny homes, I’m now living in a smaller space – but is it everything I thought it would be?With my husband and I now living in essentially a studio, I weigh up if it's worth it
By Amanda Jones
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The eye-catching kitchen island design feature that will help you fake a bigger cooking spaceThis simple trick has a big impact
By Holly Cockburn
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5 things I decluttered before selling my house – how I made it look more desirable for viewingsAnd pocketed some extra cash in the process
By Lauren Bradbury
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Putting off this easy task has cost me up to £235 in wasted energyDon't make the same mistake I did!
By Sarah Handley
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The power of the cordless glow – my guide to rechargeable lights and how I use them to avoid the glare of 'the big light' in my homeFrom how and where I use them, to the brands that do it best
By Grace H
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It’s my job to look at and test outdoor sofas, so it’s not easy to impress me – but these 8 garden sofas have done itFrom budget to luxury, space-saving to large corner designs, these are the best outdoor sofas I've seen
By Sara Hesikova
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I swapped using my dishwasher for handwashing dishes for a month to avoid wasting energyBut I've got 4 reasons why it was harder to give up than I thought
By Sarah Handley
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Farrow & Ball has created the ultimate spring colour scheme – but it's this delicate shade that has stolen the show as the fan favouriteIt might soon replace Skimming Stone and Setting Plaster as one of the most popular Farrow & Ball neutrals
By Sara Hesikova
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The best low-maintenance evergreen shrubs for year-round privacyThese fuss-free picks create no-effort screening
By Kayleigh Dray
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This cute cottage delivers heaps of cosy, compact living inspoThe owners breathed new life into a once-neglected 18th-century Cornish cottage
By Alexandra Pratt
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Lidl's Le Creuset stainless steel pan lookalikes land in stores this weekend – but what do you actually get for £11.99 from these non-toxic pans?There's a shiny new stainless steel range in the middle of Lidl
By Molly Cleary
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The chandelier that changed the way I approach designing my home – seeing a light as sculpture, presence and emotion all at onceHow I realised lighting can be so much more than a final touch
By Francesca Swan
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Kitchen islands are still a dream feature, but the anti-island trend proves why they're not destined for every homeThese space-saving alternatives will replace the kitchen island in 2026
By Holly Cockburn
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25 kitchen island ideas to make it the most used, and most stylish, area of your cooking spaceWhether it's for seating, prep space or somewhere to house appliances, here's what you need for your kitchen
By Holly Cockburn
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Monty Don says now's the moment to plant sweet peas outside – here's how to give them the best startWant a garden filled with tumbling, fragrant, sweet peas? In Monty Don we trust
By Kayleigh Dray
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Sorry sofa beds, I think a 'bed-in-a-box' is a far better option for a small homeThese are six of the best I've seen
By Amy Lockwood
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8 ways to save money when moving house – and ensure you have some left in the pot when you’re doneThe key to cost-cutting is all in the preparation
By Sarah Handley
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Why solar-powered security is the smart home upgrade more homeowners are making this springSponsor Content Created With Reolink
How Reolink is making home security easier and more affordable than ever
By Ideal Home
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How I make my sweet pea tents (and why you should too) – no complicated carpentry, no fancy tools, just some bamboo canes, string and a bit of patienceThe best part is that it’s surprisingly easy
By Lara Winter
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I tried Ninja's £269 DoubleStack air fryer and Salter's £99 version – this is the one I'd invest inThere's a big price gap
By Molly Cleary
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This bathroom took a risk mixing patterned tiles and wallpaper, and the finished result is beautifulThis homeowner trusted her instincts when choosing colours and wallpapers, resulting in an eye-catching bathroom
By Ali Lovett
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8 night-scented flowering plants to add to your garden now for beautifully scented evenings all summer longFill the night air with fragrance
By Lisa Fazzani
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What is the ideal porch size – and can you ever go too big?I asked the experts how you ensure an addition to the front of your home is in proportion for maximum kerb appeal
By Natasha Brinsmead
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Moving this year? This is the moving house checklist you need to follow to keep stress levels lowEverything you need to do for a hassle-free house move
By Sophie Vening
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Avoiding the quiet pressure to keep a renovation moving – the rooms we’re choosing to leave alone (for now)We've discovered that not every space needs to be finished immediately
By David and Andrew Harrison-Colley


