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How we test vacuum cleaners for pet hair at Ideal Home – and how we measure hair pick-up, dander removal and odour-busting capabilitiesWe go the extra mile for pet parents
By Lauren Bradbury
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How I've given my conservatory blinds a new and more functional look for just £65Replacement was going to cost me £1,000, so I opted for a DIY solution instead
By Sarah Handley
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Controversial opinion: I wish there were no interior design trendsWhy I think the pressure to keep up with the latest looks is fuelling overconsumption – and stopping us finding our own style
By Amanda Jones
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Sara Davies home truths – her homeware addiction and the bad habit she can't give upThe entrepreneur and TV presenter gets up close and personal about her home
By Gemma Calvert
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Dyson HushJet Mini Cool Fan vs Shark ChillPill — which should you buy?I’ve tried both this summer, and this is the one I'd buy again to keep cool on the go
By Sarah Handley
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Sorry stripes, but this is the pattern I can’t stop buyingThere's another timeless, affordable print that's been quietly taking over my home
By Grace H
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5 things every five-star hotel bedroom has – the tricks to steal to recreate that indulgent holiday feel at homeTurn your bedroom into your own boutique hotel
By Amy Lockwood
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Interior designers reveal the 2 rules that they actually follow when decorating a room – and why you should, too'Rules like this can help alleviate some of the stress when making design and styling decisions'
By Sara Hesikova
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Experts reveal how to repair bald lawn patches after a summer of heat and droughtThe simple steps to help your grass recover
By Kayleigh Dray
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Vogue Williams's Home Truths – her obsession with stripes and how she'll never shy away from DIYThe TV personality and presenter gets up close and personal with her home
By Sara Hesikova
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Can a neighbour complain about my bird feeder? The conditions under which a council will take this issue seriouslyIf you love attracting birds to your garden, you also need to ensure you're being responsible
By Kezia Reynolds
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I thought finishing our kitchen would make me happy – I was wrongThe real moment came long after the builders had gone
By Francesca Swan
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I've finally found how to keep my hot, west-facing bedroom cool at night without wasting energyHere are the 7 things I do to not dread bedtime
By Natasha Brinsmead
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Sorry lavender, this drought-tolerant perennial is quietly replacing you this summerIt looks and smells just as good, too!
By Kezia Reynolds
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‘Body doubling’ is the psychological hack you need to declutter your home and banish distractionsHow to use it for maximum impact in your home
By Lauren Bradbury
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I have a small kitchen and three children – these are the 4 kitchen features that make my life easier,They're all busy-mum approved
By Rebecca Lawton
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I’m a renter who loves DIY – these are the five rules I never breakAfter years of transforming rented homes, I’ve learnt exactly what’s worth trying (and what could cost you your deposit)
By Ammarah Hasham
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I bought multiple Shark vacuums before becoming an Expert Vacuum Tester – these are the 5 things I wish someone had told me back thenI've made the mistakes so you don't have to
By Lauren Bradbury
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Your bedroom mirror is wrecking your sleep, and the effects are worse in a heatwaveDitch 'unease, discomfort and overheating' for a deeper and more restorative sleep
By Amy Lockwood
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Moving house forced me to completely rethink my home organisation – the clever buys I’m snapping up to tidy itIt's time to get things in order
By Lauren Bradbury
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I realised I was saving my nicest things for people who don't live hereNow I use the things I love every single day.
By Lara Winter
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I waited years to finally have a pantry space but it took these 4 storage buys to actually make it functionalHere's how I'm trying to make the most of this space
By Molly Cleary
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August garden jobs – 12 flower, vegetable and maintenance tasks to do nowPruning, watering and more
By Sophie King
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6 DIY jobs I'd never tackle in a heatwave – and neither should youResist the urge to make certain home improvements during very hot weather – certain tasks are doomed to fail
By Natasha Brinsmead
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We wanted our new extension to look like it had always been there – here's how we did itThis forgotten outbuilding has been given a new life
By David and Andrew Harrison-Colley
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I asked pro organisers what a small bedroom really doesn’t need – they all agreed that these 5 items have got to goWhat to declutter for a more streamlined sleeping space
By Lauren Bradbury
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Why I finally gave my hallway the makeover it deserved with Dulux HeritageSponsored by Dulux Heritage
Everything I learned from decorating one of the hardest working spaces in my home
By Natalie Jahangiry


