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This is the direction to sleep in if you want 'deeper rest' – experts advise if your head should face north, south, east, or westI think some bedroom furniture rearranging could be on the cards
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Sorry, green – these are the 3 garden furniture colours replacing the popular shade this summerThe long favoured go-to shade now has some bold competition
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These destructive plants may look pretty – but I'd never grow them in my garden (and I'm a gardens editor)They can quickly take over your borders if you’re not careful...
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The Cotswold outdoor kitchen trend is the chicest way to dine alfresco this summerThis timeless trend couldn't be easier to achieve
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4 of the best climbing plants for a front garden – plant these climbers in May for showstopping displaysThey'll wow the neighbours
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Green living room ideas – these 14 living spaces have nailed the popular, timeless colour schemeGreen is a timeless, soothing and stylish living room colour choice – so it’s no surprise it’s so popular
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How I used the stacks of magazines I've been collecting for 30 years to create the coffee table of my dreamsI nearly threw them away – now they’re the best thing in my living room
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I gave my tired cloakroom a DIY makeoverHere’s how I transformed the space in 3 days and for just £150
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6 surprising ways solar panels can change how you use energy at homeSponsored by E.ON Next
‘Don’t waste electricity’ will take on a whole new meaning
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After a fire devastated their home, these homeowner created the kitchen of their dreamsThe couple reframed their misfortune as an opportunity
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The 3 best places to shop for ready-made café curtains on the high street for that bistro-chic lookPut down the sewing machine - these café curtains are affordable and ready to hang
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Solar now or later? How to decide the right time to install panels
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A no-nonsense decision framework to help you get the timing right for your home
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Renter-friendly IKEA products that everyone should know about – the famous five editionThe star buys from IKEA that I recommend to everyone
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This is how to do a black kitchen in style – the fearless monochrome look is both sophisticated and timelessIt's anything but dark
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5 things I always forget about my garden every single spring – from mistaking seedlings for weeds and never ever buying enough compostI’ll probably forget all of this again next year, but maybe that’s part of the charm!
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6 ways a heat pump can change how your home feels – not just how it’s heatedSponsored by E.ON Next
Upgrade your heating and comfort
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The floor that nearly finished us – it might be the most labour-intensive renovating decision we’ve ever made but we'd do it all againOur complete guide to terracotta tiles
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Are heat pumps noisy, bulky or hard to live with? The myths homeowners should ignoreSponsored by E.ON Next
The most common heat pump misconceptions debunked
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Garden items you can no longer recycle when decluttering a shed due to new bin rules in EnglandAnd what to do with them instead
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This dishwasher setting could have been saving me money (and no, it’s not the Eco mode)I've always skipped this cycle, but it turns out that could have been a mistake
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My DIY patio makeover cost me under £100 – how I added colour and energy into my space without breaking the bankIt’s completely changed what was once a drab, unused area
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I asked the experts and these are the 4 paint colours that work the best to make narrow rooms look bigger, more stylish and less tunnel-like‘Avoid anything that emphasises the long, tunnel-like proportions of the space’
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5 different DIY methods for getting rid of marks and scuffs on my wallsThese are the ones that actually worked
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Chef's kitchens are a big trend for 2026 and beyond – these pro-level tips will make your cooking space so much more practicalLevel up your cooking space just like the pros
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Everybody’s obsessed with IKEA outdoor furniture – but I found 4 more affordable alternativesIKEA is known as the most budget-friendly option – but I found 4 lookalikes for even less
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Alan Titchmarsh says keeping your grass short will keep rats out of your garden – but there's a simple expert-approved fix if you're doing No Mow MaySome smart tips to make your garden less comfortable for rats
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These 3 compact wet rooms show how to make the best out of a tricky layout – with tips on how to add style from bathroom design expertsTurn your small or awkward space into a wet room with this expert advice
