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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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Pest experts recommend this unusual boiled lemon trick to keep spiders out of your house this autumn
It will make your home smell fresh, too
By Kezia Reynolds
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Experts reveal how to tell if your heating system needs a power flush and what you should do about it before it gets cold
These are the tell-tale signs your heating system needs flushing and how to fix it before winter sets in
By Jenny McFarlane
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Experts have revealed the 1 place spiders love to hide in your home – and what you can do to stop it from happening
It's the last place you want to see a spider!
By Kezia Reynolds
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I've selected the top dehumidifiers for banishing damp and drying laundry fast – tried and tested by the Ideal Home team
Alongside the team of in-house experts, I've selected the best dehumidifiers from Meaco, Pro Breeze, and more
By Jenny McFarlane
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I tested Dyson’s newest (and most powerful) cordless vacuum cleaner — if I could give it 6 stars, I would
The game-changing new features make cleaning a breeze
By Lauren Bradbury
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Currys has slashed £100 off Shark’s brand new vacuum cleaner — but you’ll have to be quick as the deal ends soon
Sponsored by Currys
This Currys exclusive Shark vacuum with reverse clean technology is now only £249.99
By Lauren Bradbury
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Pest experts say spiders will avoid your home if you use this supermarket staple around your home
It will only cost you a cup of tea!
By Kezia Reynolds
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Pest control expert reveals the two major ways you can accidentally bring bed bugs into your home
And how to avoid it
By Amy Lockwood
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‘Clutter is a dealbreaker’ – Phil Spencer reveals the 1 thing that will help sell your home fast
If you're looking to sell your home, your clutter needs to be kept under control
By Kezia Reynolds
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I'm a busy mum of three, and this is the one decluttering hack I swear to keep the chaos (and my sanity!) in check
It's the one way I keep clutter from taking over
By Rebecca Lawton
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Dulux wants your leftover paint – its paint redistribution service is the easiest way to donate unfinished tins to a good cause
Get rid of old tins collecting dust and take part in a great cause at the same time – it's a win-win!
By Sara Hesikova
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Forget vacuums, Dyson is about to launch two of the most revolutionary floor cleaning tools I’ve seen this year
I'm itching to get my hands on them
By Lauren Bradbury
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I visited Dyson HQ and tested out their new vacuums, air purifiers and heater before they go on sale — these are the ones I’d wait to invest in
Some will be available to buy ASAP, but we'll have to wait a little longer for others
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to get rid of bed bugs for a pest-free home, according to experts
The ultimate expert-approved step-by-step guide to getting rid of bed bugs
By Jennifer Ebert
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Argos just dropped the price of its heated clothes airers – they have 100s of 5-star reviews and are selling out fast
This is a rare discount at this time of year
By Rebecca Knight
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Best steam cleaners and mops — my 6 tried and tested favourites that I’d recommend for whole-home cleaning
After reviewing, these are the best steam cleaners and mops I’d recommend for spotless floors, kitchens and bathrooms
By Lauren Bradbury
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Shark has just announced a cordless spot cleaner that’ll tackle stains in seconds — this is how to get your hands on it before it (inevitably) sells out!
It's set to be a game-changer
By Lauren Bradbury
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Primark's £1.50 pretty storage crates are so good, I picked up 4 and I'm planning to buy more
They're a game-changer for keeping my home neat and organised
By Rebecca Knight
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Spiders were covering my windows in webs all year round, until I tried this WD-40 trick
See you never, spiders
By Jenny McFarlane
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Experts urge anyone with a fireplace to do this one thing before winter for the health and safety of their family
Firing up your fireplace or log burner this month? You'll want to do this
By Lauren Bradbury
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‘It cut my cleaning time down by at least half!’ — this £20 skirting board cleaning tool has over 1,000 5-star reviews on Amazon
And there's no bending required
By Lauren Bradbury
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I tested a robot vacuum and mop that offers hands-free cleaning for up to seven weeks — I didn’t have to lift a finger
It's super customisable, too
By Lauren Bradbury
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Lakeland's foldable heated airer with a built-in fragrance dispenser to freshen clothes is a laundry lifesaver – and it's now 20% off
Get your hands on one quick snap...
By Jenny McFarlane
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I've selected the best steam irons – 9 tried-and-tested models that will power through laundry with impressive results
These are the best steam irons the Ideal Home team has tested for tackling every laundry need
By Jenny McFarlane
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How to organise a wardrobe — 7 ways to streamline your clothes storage space and restore order
Crammed clothing rails and over-stuffed shelves? You're not alone
By Holly Walsh
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How to shop the 'secret side' of Dyson — It’s now my go-to for discounted vacuums, fans and more
I could have saved so much money if only I'd found it earlier
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to organise a junk drawer — professional organisers share how to make sense of the chaos in 5 easy steps
Turn disorganised chaos into organised chaos
By Lauren Bradbury


