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Emma Willis' pale pink kitchen has an unexpected twist - take a tour of this anti-trend two-tone colour palette
This combination might make grey popular again
By Holly Cockburn
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I'm a neat freak who secretly hates cleaning – these are my sanity-saving tricks for keeping my family home tidy, calm, and guest-ready
I've had to learn a few tricks along the way and I think they'll help you keep your house in order, too
By Lara Winter
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I found the 5 Joseph Joseph laundry heroes that made my cramped utility space easier to manage
These genius fixes make it work smarter
By Jenny McFarlane
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What's in insulation and why does it matter?
Experts explain the different types of insulation and their pros and cons
By Sarah Handley
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How to choose a vacuum cleaner - 7 questions you should ask yourself before parting with your money
Everything you need to know to make an informed decision for you and your home
By Lauren Bradbury
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How we test vacuums for pet hair at Ideal Home
The exact methodology we follow to measure hair pick-up, dander removal, and odour-busting capabilities
By Lauren Bradbury
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Just Get It Done: The game-changing mantra that gets us through our reno projects
It's amazing what a difference this change in mindset makes, creating a domino effect towards completing a reno
By David and Andrew Harrison-Colley
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I’m a cleaning editor who lives in a hard water area -–this is everything I do to keep my home free from crusty water marks and limescale
Prevention is better than the cure, after all
By Lauren Bradbury
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Out-of-the-box thinking saved this couple £53,000 on their dream kitchen
Buying second-hand cabinetry enabled Claire and David Carr to create their dream kitchen on a budget
By Holly Reaney
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Interior designers and stylists share their go-to IKEA table lamps – ‘They subtly enhance and elevate the overall atmosphere of any room’
These are the 4 IKEA lamps that interior pros swear by and come back to time and time again
By Sara Hesikova
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I'm obsessed with scrolling Facebook Marketplace and these are my tips for finding the gems
A little bit of love goes a long way
By Hannah Carvell
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The 4 simple tricks that stopped condensation from forming on my bedroom windows
Here's what actually worked for me
By Jenny McFarlane
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I'm a maximalist but I would never choose this style for my bathroom lighting - here's why
Trust me on this one
By Holly Cockburn
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How much loft insulation do you need and how thick should it be?
Adequate loft insulation is essential if you want to prevent heat loss through your roof
By Sarah Handley
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This former village school is now a unique home
Cooking and eating in one classroom and sleeping in another is a dream come true for its owners
By Rachel Crow
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I saved £1000s on a new kitchen by painting my cabinets – but these are the 3 things I wish I'd known before I started
It might have saved me a fortune, but it had other hidden costs
By Rebecca Knight
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Interior experts share their 9 tips for making Christmas decor look fabulous on a budget
‘Creating a beautiful Christmas doesn’t have to mean spending a fortune’
By Sara Hesikova
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I just learned these 4 things about robot lawn mowers and I think they're going to be *big* next year
These are some of my favourite features
By Sophie King
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Sorry, beige! This popular, grounding shade has taken over as the 'new neutral' for autumn and winter
It's the perfect base for a warming scheme
By Maddie Balcombe
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The cosy kitchen table trend is how I'm adding more charm to the heart of my home this winter – 5 ways to get the look
It will make casual dinners feel so much more special
By Holly Cockburn
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I tried the SourHouse DoughBed, a gadget designed to proof your bread right every single time – I was skeptical, but it really works
It may have improved my sourdough loaf, but there’s one big caveat
By Helen McCue
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Ask Lucy: I've answered your cleaning conundrums to ensure your home always sparkles
I asked my Instagram for their domestic dilemmas!
By Lucy Kalice
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Sponsor Content Created With AO & Hotpoint
Hotpoint’s latest range at AO delivers time-saving fixes, flexible functions and makes clean-up a breeze
By Ideal Home
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I spent five years renovating my home, but now I'm going to extend again — this is how I'm planning to turn our three bed semi into a five-bed home for life
Rather than move house, my husband and I have decided to extend again
By Natasha Brinsmead
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I’m a garden editor, and I swear by Monty Don’s tip for overwintering tropical plants – with one exception
Monty Don is pretty strict on what we need to do to help our tropical plants survive the winter, but there is an exception to the rule…
By Kayleigh Dray
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No, window vacuums aren’t just for windows! All the genius ways you can use this versatile cleaning tool around the house
I have NOT been using mine to its full potential
By Lauren Bradbury
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Open plan kitchens aren't always the best layout – these 5 design tips will make an open space feel more defined
These design considerations will make your kitchen work harder
By Holly Cockburn


