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Thought your garage was too small for conversion?According to the experts, there are lots of ways to transform even tiny spaces into useful new additions
By Natasha Brinsmead
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Does an air purifier cool a room? The experts share what they can and can't do for those looking to beat the heat this summerThere is an alternative to consider, though
By Lauren Bradbury
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I slept under bedding traditionally used by Indian Maharajas during June's hot and humid nights - and it's a heatwave gamechangerThis monsoon-friendly bedding now suits Britain's changing climate
By Amy Lockwood
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Stepping outside and the chapter we’ve been waiting for – the garden is part of the renovation, we just hadn’t had the headspace to think about it until nowIt's a welcome change after years pouring our attention inwards
By David and Andrew Harrison-Colley
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I asked three pro organisers how they create order in small homes with limited storageTop tips to banish clutter
By Lauren Bradbury
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I’ve used this electric mop over 100 times, and this is how I honestly feel about it eight months after my first reviewThis is why I'm still in my electric mop era
By Lauren Bradbury
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This deVOL kitchen in a London townhouse is a masterclass in understated eleganceStylish tricks to transform your kitchen into a bright and chic cooking space
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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Experts reveal the best places to put air conditioning in a housePlus the spots to avoid to get the most out of your investment
By Natasha Brinsmead
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I've spent so much time in the garden this spring that I've almost forgotten about the house – and I couldn't be happier with the trade-offBy June, the garden has become my entire personality
By Hannah Carvell
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These two easy solutions prevent my glazed patio doors from making my home overheatThese affordable tricks mean my house stays nice and cool in the summer, without compromising on garden views
By Amy Reeves
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Why I'd never choose a south-facing kitchen as a Kitchen Editor – the alternative orientations that will deliver a sunny, but cool cooking spaceA south-facing kitchen is a struggle when a heatwave strikes
By Holly Cockburn
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Red is the 'it' bathroom colour choice for 2026 - here's how to use this dramatic shade in cloakrooms, ensuites and family bathroomsBeing brave with colour always pays off
By Holly Cockburn
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How I'm keeping my container plants well watered in July without needing to water them every dayMy go-to tips I've learnt from experience and experts
By Rebecca Knight
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9 of the prettiest edible plants to grow if you want a garden that looks as good as it tastesThey'll add colour, scent and flavour
By Kayleigh Dray
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Sorry, cream kettles - this new neutral shade is the trendiest choice for any kitchen in 2026Your kettle and toaster deserve a fresh new look, too
By Holly Cockburn
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This home's dreamy colour palette is instantly soothingA host of mixed contemporary touches with mellow shades have revived this 16th-century farm building
By Sara Emslie
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I downsized from a two-bedroom flat to a tiny studio – these are the 5 things that I got rid of, and honestly, I don’t miss themAnd the are the space-saving pieces and products that allowed me to get rid of them
By Sara Hesikova
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31 creative boys’ bedroom ideas to borrow from these fun and whimsical children’s rooms that are not just blueFrom themes to colour schemes, here's evverything you need to know to create an unforgettable space for your little one
By Jennifer Ebert
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7 vegetables to sow in containers right now for delicious late-summer harvestsThese fast-growing varieties are perfect for small gardens
By Laura Hillier
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My bathroom renovation broke the internet, but not in a good way!I chose practicality over trends and people had a *lot* to say about it
By Lucy Kalice
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I own a £500 air con unit, but I'm choosing this under £10 Amazon buy to sleep cooler insteadIt's low-tech cooling solutions for the win in my house
By Amy Lockwood
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How to protect potted plants in a heatwave – 7 expert tips to stop containers drying out when temperatures soarThey'll thrive all summer long
By Jenny McFarlane
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I'm a Sleep Editor who has tested every cooling bedding product under the sun – this £15 buy is the only thing helping me sleep in the heatwaveIt's now my go-to hot weather sleep solution
By Amy Lockwood
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Why this perfectly pink hotel in Margate has me inspired and ready to plan my next room makeoverThe joyful ideas I'm taking home, from bold colour drenching to wavy beds
By Natalie Jahangiry
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I’ve tested the Ninja Creami and its biggest multi-functional rivals – here is the one I’d actually buy in a heatwave and whyEither way, you're in for a sweet summer
By Molly Cleary
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3 ways I'm lighting to my garden without getting the electrician in – easy solutions to add atmosphere to summer eveningsMy plans to get the perfect garden glow
By Rebecca Constable
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'We transformed our problem house into a home with family space'This awkward house with no social space and cold rooms is now a gorgeous family home
By Sophie Warren-Smith


