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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 3 risky heating cleaning jobs I would never do myself and you shouldn't either
Calling in the experts is always the right choice
By Jenny McFarlane
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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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I test vacuums for a living, and these are the only 6 handheld vacuums I’d recommend to family and friends
Tried and tested in real homes and cars
By Lauren Bradbury
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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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Households expected to pay £35 more on energy bills this winter – what you need to know about the Ofgem price cap increase
Energy bills have gone up again
By Kezia Reynolds
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Sorry, mops! This is what you should *actually* be using to clean tiled floors, according to the pros
Who knew mopping could make your floors dirtier...
By Lauren Bradbury
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I never thought a robot vacuum would compete with my regular vacuum — this 5-star Eufy model proved me wrong
It's about as perfect as you can get
By Lauren Bradbury
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I tested an affordable alternative to Dyson's all-in-one fan, heater and air purifier and was seriously impressed
Is this affordable Dyson hot+cool fan alternative as good as the real deal?
By Zoë Phillimore
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The essential piece of kit you need to buy when investing in a portable air conditioner – experts say it makes all the difference
Everything you need to know before buying and fitting a portable air conditioner window kit...
By Jenny McFarlane
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The £3.50 cleaning buy I use when I have no time to clean as a busy mum of three – it's the only thing that'll tackle my kids' mess
This quick-fix stain remover has become my daily lifesaver
By Rebecca Lawton
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Say goodbye to your iron – this £5 editor-approved laundry accessory will soften and remove wrinkles from your clothes
It will save you time and money, too!
By Kezia Reynolds
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Going on holiday? Make sure you don't risk a fine by falling for this bin mistake while you're away
Even if done with good intentions, making this mistake could land you in trouble
By Kezia Reynolds
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What is your biggest DIY mistake? Share your best disaster stories
We want to hear about your biggest DIY blunders in the comments
By Rebecca Knight
