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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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I’m a storage-obsessed editor who hates ugly storage baskets – pretty-but-practical alternatives to add to your homeWho says storage has to be an eyesore?
By Lauren Bradbury
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What are plug-in solar panels and how do they work?This is everything we know about about the game-changing solar panels that will soon be available in the UK
By Sarah Handley
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Air purifiers can be confusing – but I tested a model that’s straightforward and easy to useIt even has a Pet Mode for animal lovers
By Rebecca Lawton
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5 counter-top kitchen appliances you should always unplug when not in useI’ve been wasting so much money on my energy bills by leaving mine plugged in
By Sarah Handley
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IKEA's £4 space-saving bins will make following the new, simpler recycling rules in England easier in a tiny kitchenIf you hate doing the bins (don't we all?), this clever IKEA find will make it easier
By Kezia Reynolds
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Thought one air purifier was enough? Think again! This is how to work out how many air purifiers you *actually* needIt's not a one-size-fits-all appliance
By Lauren Bradbury
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Aldi is selling a clever mattress vacuum for under £25 that banishes allergens, mites and bacteria with zero chemicalsMake cleaning your home a breeze this spring
By Kezia Reynolds
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Amazon launches a rival to Samsung's Frame TV – a first look at the stylish new TV you can hide in plain sightThe era of a TV dominating a living room could be coming to an end
By Rebecca Knight
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14 councils in England have delayed weekly food waste collections until at least 203414 councils in England have delayed weekly food waste collections until at least 2034
By Kezia Reynolds
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The 6 best Shark vacuum cleaners to buy right now – tried and tested by a Vacuum ExpertFind the best Shark vacuum for every home and budget
By Lauren Bradbury
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Waste experts reveal how to deter flies from your food waste bin this summer – 3 easy fixes to make following new recycling rules a breezeUnfortunately, your food waste bin is the ideal envrionment for flies
By Kezia Reynolds
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Thinking about solar panels? What UK homeowners should know before installing themSponsored by E.ON Next
Everything you need to know about costs, savings and installation
By Ideal Home
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It’s taken four months to get an offer on my house – the 6 selling mistakes I won't make againWhat I'll be avoiding next time for a quicker (and easier) sale
By Lauren Bradbury
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5 things I decluttered before selling my house – how I made it look more desirable for viewingsAnd pocketed some extra cash in the process
By Lauren Bradbury
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I suffer from decision fatigue, so I’m using the Doom Diamond decluttering method to clear clutter quickly and efficientlyI'm on a mission to rid my home of excess clutter this spring
By Kezia Reynolds
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Putting off this easy task has cost me up to £235 in wasted energyDon't make the same mistake I did!
By Sarah Handley
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I swapped using my dishwasher for handwashing dishes for a month to avoid wasting energyBut I've got 4 reasons why it was harder to give up than I thought
By Sarah Handley
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I rented a van to hide everyday clutter when selling our house – and it really paid off at viewingsOur house never looked neater and the offers flooded in...
By Jenny McFarlane
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I tried out this UK-designed smart dehumidifier – it dried my laundry in hours and tackled humidity in my home with easeI've dried laundry and combated condensation quickly with this British-made hero
By Jennifer Oksien
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Pro Breeze’s new hybrid fan has been freshening up my home with it’s nifty scent podI have high hopes that it’ll see me through a summer heatwave too
By Sarah Handley
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I banished funky fridge smells using this handy £22 gadget – it works for 10 years without needing refillsIt also tackles smelly shoes, wardrobes and cars
By Lauren Bradbury
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8 ways to save money when moving house – and ensure you have some left in the pot when you’re doneThe key to cost-cutting is all in the preparation
By Sarah Handley
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Councils may not take your food waste bin if you use the wrong liner – everything you need to knowWhat you're required to do to dispose of food waste in England
By Kezia Reynolds
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Moving this year? This is the moving house checklist you need to follow to keep stress levels lowEverything you need to do for a hassle-free house move
By Sophie Vening
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I spent £10,000 trying to add value to my house before putting it on the market – what was worth it, and what wasn’tThere are two things I'd never waste time or money on again
By Lauren Bradbury
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I tested a ‘smart’ carpet cleaner that leaves floors usable again in under half an hour – it’s seriously convenientIt's one of the most convincing premium carpet cleaners on the market
By Caroline Preece
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I’ve been wasting energy through these 3 decor choices for yearsIt turns out each one has been costing me up to £250 a year
By Sarah Handley


