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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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I underestimated how much selling my house would set me back – but experts say that doing this one thing can drastically cut moving costs
This is how I plan to save hundreds (while also keeping my stress levels down!)
By Lauren Bradbury
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Finally! Dyson is releasing an *affordable* wet floor cleaner that won’t break the bank – and it’ll be more manoeuvrable than ever
Say hello to the Dyson PencilWash
By Lauren Bradbury
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4 things people with a tidy home office always have – work from home essentials to boost productivity and banish clutter
A tidy workspace = a tidy mind
By Lauren Bradbury
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I’m a Cleaning and Floorcare Editor, and these are the best steam cleaners and mops you can buy for whole-home cleaning
Banish grime and blitz bacteria with these top-rated steam cleaners and mops
By Lauren Bradbury
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Every small home dweller I know uses this bargain buy to double their storage – I have at least one in every room!
It can be used in any room, cupboard or drawer
By Lauren Bradbury
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The 5 things I clean while I’m sleeping – lazy home cleaning hacks you can replicate with your eyes closed (quite literally!)
Who says you need to be awake to clean your house?
By Lauren Bradbury
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Lidl is launching a clever make-your-own-cleaning-kits that rival Joseph Joseph – they’re ideal if you lack storage space at home
Prices start at just £2.99
By Kezia Reynolds
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These 6 questions will help you choose the right type of heater for your home
Make choosing the right heater easy by answering these quick questions
By Sarah Handley
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This electric fan heater hits the sweet spot between warmth and efficiency
The first electric fan heater I've used that evenly spreads heat out and doesn't cost a fortune to run
By Natasha Brinsmead
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Flipping brilliant! I tested Shark’s dual-sided steam mop – it’s a no-fuss design that delivers impressive results
It proves you don’t need bells and whistles for squeaky-clean floors
By Rebecca Lawton
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This tiny, countertop bin can hold up to 20 litres of plastic waste – its clever compacting feature makes recycling a breeze
This space-saving bin will streamline your recycling routine
By Kezia Reynolds
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This £7 IKEA gadget will spot hidden leaks before they become a problem – say goodbye to damp and mould
It's the smart home gadget everyone needs for a leak-free home
By Kezia Reynolds
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Behind every tidy home is a clever organiser doing all the heavy lifting – this £10 buy will make your home look instantly neater
Give your shelving the 'wow' factor
By Kezia Reynolds
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Stacey Solomon has shared the bargain buy she uses to dry bedding when it’s raining outside – no tumble dryer required!
And it's PERFECT for smaller homes
By Lauren Bradbury
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I refused to let my cluttered galley kitchen stress me out – this is how I doubled my storage and restored order in a small space
I won't let a lack of kitchen storage beat me...
By Lauren Bradbury
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I’m a firm believer that storage solutions should be as pretty as they are practical – I think these fabric hooks from Oliver Bonas will convince you, too
Say it with me: 'storage solutions should be pretty!'
By Kezia Reynolds
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4 things minimalists throw out every day (and why you probably should too)
Some of them might surprise you
By Katie Sims
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I’m a lazy cleaner, but the best vacuum mops offer twice the clean with half the effort – and after testing, these are my top 3 picks
I'm a little obsessed with vacuum mops, and these three have won me over more than most
By Lauren Bradbury
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My nan introduced me to this old-school cleaning tool – now I won’t dust my house without it (and it’s professional cleaner-approved!)
I didn't understand the hype, but now I'm converted
By Lauren Bradbury
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I limewashed my walls for the first time, and now I'm hooked – here’s 5 things I learnt from the process
It wasn’t as easy as regular painting, but I’m absolutely smitten
By Linda Clayton
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I use this Joseph Joseph cleaning set every day – but I’ve spotted IKEA has an almost-identical alternative that’s £50 cheaper
As a Cleaning Editor, I approve this alt!
By Lauren Bradbury
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This is how long your oil-filled radiator should last, according to the pros
Plus how you can make it last longer
By Sarah Handley
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I asked the pros whether smart electric heaters are actually worth it
I'm not surprised by the answer
By Sarah Handley
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This common airflow mistake could be causing damp patches behind your furniture, experts warn
And these quick fixes will help stop damp forming behind sofas and furniture
By Jenny McFarlane
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I didn't realise how filthy my carpets were until I used this at-home Rug Doctor – it's hard to beat for professional-looking results
I was mortified at the dirt it pulled from my carpets
By Rebecca Lawton
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Only the most stylish pet parents are snapping up Le Creuset’s pet collection – it’s so extra, but looks so good
Listen up, cool cats and perfect pooches, this is for you...
By Kezia Reynolds
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Where is the best place to put an electric heater in a room?
A badly positioned electric heater will never heat a room effectively
By Natasha Brinsmead


