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Our house manual guides cover every aspect of managing your home. We have advice for those buying, selling or renting. We can help you manage your bills, create a new cleaning regime or organise your rooms.
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A new accessible heat pump system has landed in the UK from Sweden – it promises to be a game-changer
It aims to take UK homes off gas boilers for good
By Jullia Joson
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How smart home tech can help you keep hit your health and fitness goals
Take gym classes from home and get detailed information about your health without having to go to your GP
By Ginevra Benedetti
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How to recharge with a room reset - the wellbeing benefits of the social media trend
Resetting a room makes it ready for purpose – and can motivate you to a more intentional, productive life, say the experts
By Andrea Childs
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How to clean a pizza baking stone - 6 easy steps to clean and prevent food spills and stains
Nope, soap and water are not welcome here
By Lauren Bradbury
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The new generation of video calling - all the ways you can keep in touch face-to-face
Discover all the ways you can video call to ensure speaking to friends and family is a far more personal experience
By Ginevra Benedetti
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This smart iPhone camera hack will tell you how to best wash towels and bedding
Decipher laundry care labels in seconds
By Jullia Joson
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25 easy spring cleaning hacks you need to try
Make it easy to keep your home in tip-top shape
By Andreia Shelley
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How to clean kitchen cabinets for a fresh new kitchen
Make your cabinetry feel brand spanking new
By Amy Hodge
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What to do with old charging cables – 5 ways to recycle and repurpose cables cluttering your drawers
Don't know what to do with your accumulated charging cables? Here are some expert-approved ways to reuse them
By Sara Hesikova
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The best first-time buyer mortgages available right now
If you’re buying a property for the first time, getting the best first-time buyer mortgage that’s right for your circumstances is crucial
By Samantha Partington
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The best remortgage deals for March 2024
If you’re ready to switch mortgages here are some of the best remortgage deals available, tips on when to get started and how to choose the right deal for you
By Emma Lunn
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How to remove mould from ceilings - a foolproof method that doesn’t involve harsh chemicals
It’s all-natural, folks
By Lauren Bradbury
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The easiest way to tackle the cleaning jobs you hate, according to the experts who've cracked it
Stop avoiding those tricky chores, leaving them only makes the cleaning job harder
By Samantha Partington
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What does the Spring budget 2024 announcement mean for renters, homeowners and landlords
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his annual Spring budget and experts are disappointed
By Sara Hesikova
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We tested the best steam irons so you can power through that laundry pile
The best steam irons reviewed by our experts so that you can power through that laundry pile, fast
By Molly Cleary
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'I'm quite untidy, believe it or not' – Mrs Hinch opens up about the messy side of motherhood and the jobs that 'can wait'
The cleanfluencer on embracing imperfection as a busy mum
By Jullia Joson
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How to use a steam cleaner on carpet - the easy way to extend the life of your carpets
Steam cleaners are this year’s hottest appliance (literally)
By Lauren Bradbury
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I just discovered these genius laundry detergent sheets - they've saved me so much space in my tiny kitchen
If you're short on storage this laundry swap could be a game-changer
By Rebecca Knight
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Beer is a surprising yet effective cleaning product – these are 5 things you can clean with it
It works wonders on tea stains
By Sara Hesikova
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We tried Dyson's new groundbreaking robot vacuum to see how it deals with everyday dirt and dust
The Dyson 360 Vis Nav is Dyson's most expensive floor tech launch to date, but can this robot vacuum compete with the rest of the pack?
By Millie Fender
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Corded iron vs cordless iron - which one should you buy?
Let the battle of the wrinkle removers commence!
By Lauren Bradbury
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Dyson’s game-changing release combines vacuuming and mopping into one device – and it’s available from next week
The revolutionary Dyson Submarine has landed...
By Molly Cleary
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Level up your cleaning with one of these steam cleaners, all of which have been tried and tested by the Ideal Home team
Need a tool for deeper cleaning? You need one of the best steam cleaners for your home
By Molly Cleary
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5 things to declutter in March - quick and easy tasks to tick off your spring cleaning schedule
Slash your big spring clean in half by decluttering these things early
By Lauren Bradbury
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There's still time to claim £150 off your energy bills using the Warm Home Discount – here's how
What you need to do now to apply to the scheme
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Energy experts reveal the upgrades that will increase the value of your home by 15% – by boosting your EPC rating
Prioritise these now for a huge payout later on
By Jullia Joson
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How to clean an electric blanket - keep this energy-saving essential looking like new
Yes, you can put an electric blanket in the washing machine... but only if you follow these rules
By Lauren Bradbury