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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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The Roomba Plus 415 Combo is a genuinely good robot vacuum cleaner trapped inside a machine that can’t see where it’s goingThis is everything you need to know
By Caroline Preece
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Martin Lewis urges UK households to carry out this 1 task now to save 10% on bills ahead of the October energy price cap hikeThe money expert has been offering advice on rising energy prices
By Kezia Reynolds
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Does the weather affect the output of your solar panels? Experts say yes and this is howFrom heatwaves to snow and everything in between, this is how solar panels can be affected by the weather
By Sarah Handley
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Dawn O’Porter’s dog has a better seating arrangement than I do! Why every pet owner should consider a pet sofa this autumnHer stylish pooch has won me over to this trend
By Kezia Reynolds
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5 clever hacks my mum uses to keep her house absolutely spotless – and why I’ve stolen them to keep my own home clean and clutter-freeMother knows best!
By Lauren Bradbury
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Morris & Co’s Pimpernell pet bed is so cute, I wish there was a version for humans – only the most fashionable of paw-rents have theseYour dog will be sleeping more stylishly than you this autumn
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to clean windows – a step-by-step guide for a streak-free finish both inside and outMake smudged, blurry windows a thing of the past
By Tamara Kelly
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Energy bills to hit three-year high in October – what you can do to offset costs, according to energy expertsMillions of households will see their energy bills increase this autumn
By Kezia Reynolds
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Lakeland just dropped a £17 storage solution that’ll tidy up your under-the-sink cupboard in secondsIt’s a game-changer if you want to curb the clutter
By Lauren Bradbury
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Small kitchen storage ideas to tidy up the tiniest roomsThese hard working small kitchen storage ideas will turn your space from cluttered to immaculate in no time
By Holly Cockburn
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I’ve been using Shark’s new air purifier to freshen up my home for the past two weeks – this is where it thrived, and where it fell shortIt’s a masterclass in compact convenience, but it’s not perfect
By Lauren Bradbury
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I’m a Cleaning Editor, and these are the 3 non-negotiable cleaning products every student should take with them to uniI wish I'd had them when I was a student
By Lauren Bradbury
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I asked estate agents what will sell a home in 2027 – they all agreed this is the garden feature everyone is looking for in a property following this summer'We are at the early stages of a genuine shift in how buyers think’
By Kezia Reynolds
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I’m in my ‘weird’ mop era – and Joseph Joseph’s new launch fits the bill perfectlySorry, regular mops, there's a new kid in town
By Lauren Bradbury
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I got my hands on the brand new Meaco Sefte Tower Fan ahead of its launchI used to think tower fans were nowhere near as good as pedestal versions, until I tried Meaco’s newest release
By Sarah Handley
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The heatwave might have gone for now, but has it damaged your home?These are the 7 most vulnerable areas to check now
By Natasha Brinsmead
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I turned 40 and realised I didn't want to carry all this clutter into the next decadeThese 5 things had to go
By Jenny McFarlane
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6 genius buys from Argos that I’m buying to organise my tiny hallway – I can’t believe I lived so long without themMy top picks for tidying shoes, coats and more
By Lauren Bradbury
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I refuse to let my laundry basket be an eyesore – 12 styles I'd happily have on display that add bold glamour to a boring choreWhile an everyday essential, a laundry basket doesn't have to look dull. These stylish designs prove it...
By Kezia Reynolds
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5 things to clean and organise before the end of the school holidays – set you (and your home) up for success come SeptemberTime is ticking…
By Lauren Bradbury
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The natural way to kill maggots in a kitchen bin without relying on harsh chemicals – it costs just £10 on AmazonIt's highly effective and safe to use around kids and pets
By Kezia Reynolds
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I hated washing up bowls until I discovered this clever style on my camping holiday – I’m now convinced it’s the only choice for my tiny kitchenIts clever design has won me over
By Kezia Reynolds
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6 clever storage solutions from Dunelm that I'm buying to make my tiny kitchen tidy and functional – I can’t believe I lived without them beforeThese are the pretty storage buys on my radar this month
By Kezia Reynolds
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How we test vacuum cleaners for pet hair at Ideal Home – and how we measure hair pick-up, dander removal and odour-busting capabilitiesWe go the extra mile for pet parents
By Lauren Bradbury
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How we test vacuum cleaners at Ideal Home – the exact methodology we follow to test cleaning power, specs and extra featuresAnd why we ALWAYS test in real homes
By Lauren Bradbury
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How I've given my conservatory blinds a new and more functional look for just £65Replacement was going to cost me £1,000, so I opted for a DIY solution instead
By Sarah Handley
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My Editor doubled her wardrobe space with these £7 hanger hooks – now I’m snapping up this clever buy tooThey're nothing fancy, but they work a treat
By Lauren Bradbury


