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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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5 things to clean before going on holiday for a guaranteed soft landing when you return homeThey're so quick and easy, too
By Lauren Bradbury
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3 things I think everyone should know before buying an air coolerFrom someone who's just tried their first one
By Sarah Handley
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I used Tefal’s vacuum mop to clean tomato sauce, flour and a cracked egg from my floorsIt takes hassle-free cleaning to a new level
By Rebecca Lawton
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I've always sworn by this hot weather hack, but this is what I'm now doing insteadThe prolonged summer heat means I need to adapt my go-to cooling measures
By Sarah Handley
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5 things people with a tidy (and clean) sink area always have – how to fake a calm, clutter-free kitchenSteal these low-effort upgrades
By Lauren Bradbury
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When will plug-in solar panels be available to buy in the UK? What we know so farUpdates to legislation that is currently blocking the sale of plug-in solar panels are set to come into force at the end of August
By Sarah Handley
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Do air purifiers remove smells? Yes, but only if they have these odour-busting featuresDon't forget to watch out for these must-have factors
By Jullia Joson
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Households in the UK set for £45 reduction in electricity bills later this yearThis is everything we know so far
By Sarah Handley
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Is regular mopping or steam mopping better for your floors? My advice as Ideal Home’s Floorcare ExpertThe lowdown you (and your floors) need
By Lauren Bradbury
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Still storing your milk in the door in summer?! Experts say your regular fridge organisation just won’t cut itWhat to do when temperatures soar
By Lauren Bradbury
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Dunelm has a game-changing storage solution to curb clutter in a tiny hallwayFor £8, it's an absolute bargain
By Lauren Bradbury
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Shark just solved the biggest (and most expensive) problem I have with air purifiersThis model is set to be my new summer must-have
By Lauren Bradbury
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I thought I couldn’t love IKEA’s RÅSKOG trolley more, until it launched in 4 new coloursDid someone say stylish storage?
By Maddie Balcombe
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Forget handheld fans, this is the cooling device every editor I know is wearingI'm entering my neck fan era
By Rebecca Knight
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5 things to declutter before going on holiday – beat the holiday blues and come home to a tidy, clutter-free homeTake note if you're jetting off this summer
By Lauren Bradbury
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This Devola portable air conditioner is easy to use and suitable for small spacesAnd better still, it’s back in stock
By Sarah Handley
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Forget John Lewis' sold-out cult fan, this high-power handheld fan is going under the radar and still in stockJohn Lewis' cult-favourite handheld fan has just received an upgrade
By Kezia Reynolds
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Stay cool this summer with the highly-rated Devola CollectionSponsored by Devola
The Devola Collection includes air conditioners, cooling fans, and dehumidifiers for staying cool this summer
By Ideal Home
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5 shoe storage ideas for small spaces - handy and efficient solutions to declutter your homeNo more tripping over your shoes on a daily basis…
By Lauren Bradbury
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Homeowners urged to drape camo nets over windows in July – no, we’ve not lost our mindsThe last thing you associate camouflage with is cooling. But here's why you should...
By Kezia Reynolds
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I’m a cleaning editor, and these are the best cleaning products that *actually* workThis is exactly what you should have under your kitchen sink...
By Lauren Bradbury
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I bought Lakeland’s mini vacuum cleaner over a year ago – this is why it’s still the best £20 I’ve ever spentI test expensive vacuums for a living, but I use this £20 model religiously
By Lauren Bradbury
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Experts recommend using this winter essential to stay cool during the July heatwaveSorry winter, hot water bottles have more than one use
By Kezia Reynolds
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5 bad habits to avoid for a tidy and organised outdoor space, according to professional organisersThis is what you should stop doing immediately
By Lauren Bradbury
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How much more are you paying to run a portable AC now the price cap has gone up?I've done the sums
By Sarah Handley
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No air con? Try these 5 tricks to supercharge your fan's cooling power in the heatwaveTry these tips of your fan feels like it's just blowing hot air
By Sarah Handley
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If you're wondering whether air coolers actually work, my gym convinced me they doA sweaty workout was the ultimate cooling test
By Jenny McFarlane


