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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 bought multiple Shark vacuums before becoming an Expert Vacuum Tester – these are the 5 things I wish someone had told me back thenI've made the mistakes so you don't have to
By Lauren Bradbury
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Moving house forced me to completely rethink my home organisation – the clever buys I’m snapping up to tidy itIt's time to get things in order
By Lauren Bradbury
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6 DIY jobs I'd never tackle in a heatwave – and neither should youResist the urge to make certain home improvements during very hot weather – certain tasks are doomed to fail
By Natasha Brinsmead
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Blueair’s brand new handheld fan is a super quiet solution for on-the-go coolingIt's got a quirky design for table top use too
By Sarah Handley
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This £4 supermarket buy has made my kitchen bin smell like a spa retreat – I’m not lying, it genuinely smells divineI won't use anything else in my bin now
By Kezia Reynolds
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I asked pro organisers what a small bedroom really doesn’t need – they all agreed that these 5 items have got to goWhat to declutter for a more streamlined sleeping space
By Lauren Bradbury
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Octopus Energy is urging customers to avoid using electricity during the solar eclipse – what you need to knowYou can even snag yourself an hour of free electricity
By Kezia Reynolds
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Dyson’s first sub-£100 fan is by far the most powerful handheld model I’ve ever triedBut that power comes at a noisy price
By Sarah Handley
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I thought I’d wasted my money on a robot vacuum until I realised I’d been skipping this vital stepExperts say it’s necessary for a reliable and consistent clean every time
By Lauren Bradbury
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With one click, I turned Miele’s new cordless vacuum cleaner into a mop for my filthy floors – but is this 3-in-1 appliance worth the hefty price tag?The Miele Triflex HX3 Aqua isn't a regular vacuum
By Rebecca Lawton
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I keep my curtains closed in a heatwave, but my home never feels cave likeThis is how I’ve found the balance between temperature regulation and light ingress
By Amy Reeves
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I’ve tested dozens of Shark and Dyson vacuum cleaners, and this is the brand I’d choose to use in my own homeI pick a winner in the battle of the cult vacuum brands
By Lauren Bradbury
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Shark just dropped the ultimate ‘luxe’ upgrade to the robot vacuum I use every dayUgly robot vacuums are out!
By Lauren Bradbury
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If flies are plaguing your home right now, this expert-approved DIY trap is a game-changerSorry flies, you're no longer welcome at this address
By Kezia Reynolds
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Everyone needs a handheld vacuum, and these are the 6 best tried-and-tested models to have on your radarFor speedy cleans, awkward corners and a crumb-free car
By Lauren Bradbury
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Sorry, expensive storage! Pro organisers say this bargain holiday essential is key to a tidy and organised homeIt can be used post-holiday, too
By Lauren Bradbury
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I tested Dyson’s very first auto-empty vacuum cleaner – this is how it won me over (and where it fell short)Dyson just entered the auto-empty vacuum cleaner chat
By Lauren Bradbury
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Fan, misting fan or portable air conditioner? I’m a hot sleeper who has tried all threeThis is how I'd rank them
By Sarah Handley
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I was overwhelmed by the mountain of artwork my kids brought home from the end of termHere's how I'm displaying it without covering the fridge
By Jenny McFarlane
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I’ve spent years telling people that robot mops aren’t worth it – this one changed my mindIt's the first robot mop I'd actually trust with the job
By Caroline Preece
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Hot countries swear by this clever fix to keep mosquitoes out of their homes – and now it’s finally becoming popular in the UKKeep biting pets out of your home for good
By Kezia Reynolds
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You'd never guess this chic sideboard from Debenhams was actually a dog crateIt’s a safe space for your pooch that won’t compromise your style
By Maddie Balcombe
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Next just dropped the prettiest laundry basket that will make your washing routine faster and more efficientThis genuinely might be the best-looking laundry basket you can buy
By Kezia Reynolds
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Can a robot vacuum ever replace a normal vacuum cleaner? I tested this theory for myselfThis is why the ‘one-size-fits-all’ myth has got to go
By Lauren Bradbury
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Stop leaving your food waste bin on the kitchen worktop – this is where waste experts say you should try storing it during the summerBad bin smells plaguing your kitchen? Give this easy, free hack a try
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to stop flies from coming into the house – 5 quick and easy methods that prove prevention is always better than the cureThe hacks you need to know
By Sara Hesikova
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5 ways to get flies out of the house – expert-approved ways to banish these annoying visitorsHow to maintain a fly-free home
By Tamara Kelly


