House manual
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I’ve tried and tested the best fans – these are my top picksAs someone who runs hot, my internal thermometer makes me well placed to put the best fans through their paces in my own home
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I've finally found how to keep my hot, west-facing bedroom cool at night without wasting energyHere are the 7 things I do to not dread bedtime
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‘Body doubling’ is the psychological hack you need to declutter your home and banish distractionsHow to use it for maximum impact in your home
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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7 simple ways to make your portable air conditioner more efficient and avoid wasting energySummer's not over yet, so boost your cooling efficiency with these tips
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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
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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
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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
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Shark just dropped the ultimate ‘luxe’ upgrade to the robot vacuum I use every dayUgly robot vacuums are out!
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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
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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
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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
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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
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How to make portable air conditioner window seals look more attractive4 easy ways to make them look better from both inside and out
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
