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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 used Shark’s vacuum mop to clean baked beans, eggs and flour off my kitchen floor – it’s my new must-have for messy mealtimes
It's so good, it's completely replaced the vacuum in my kitchen
By Rebecca Lawton
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This retro, energy-saving decor trend is having a huge comeback – Next’s Scandi-style offerings are the best I’ve seen
These draught excluders are both pretty and practical
By Kezia Reynolds
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I'm using smart plugs to help lower my energy bills in 2026 – and these are the best (and cheapest) places I've found to buy them
I've tracked down affordable, well-rated smart plugs so you don't have to
By Kezia Reynolds
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We're making our 300 year old cottage warmer with insulated lime
Experts suggest it will save us at least £200 in energy loss per year
By Amy Reeves
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Stacey Solomon has been raving about this £100 Shark Vacuum Mop – it helps the laziest of cleaners achieve spotless floors
It's got the Stacey stamp of approval
By Kezia Reynolds
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I never know if I’m decluttering too much or too little – so, I asked professional organisers how often I should *really* be decluttering my home
The aim is clutter-free, not clinical
By Lauren Bradbury
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Dunelm's new silicone dishwasher bags are so smart, I can’t believe I’ve lived without them – they’re ideal for securing small utensils
These bags are a must-have if you have a dishwasher
By Kezia Reynolds
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Experts are urging people to avoid these 4 popular social media heating hacks, warning they will do more harm than good
Just because you've seen it on Facebook doesn't meant it's a good idea...
By Kezia Reynolds
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I stopped trying to do big house resets and started using a tidy-up timer instead – now my kids want to help me too!
I'm turning tidying into a shared family habit with a simple timer
By Jenny McFarlane
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I asked the experts how to hide a vacuum cleaner – these are the nifty tips and tricks they’d recommend
Out of sight, out of mind
By Holly Cockburn
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I’m NOT decluttering my wardrobe this year – this is the easy and chic approach I’m taking instead
‘The result is a wardrobe that works harder for you, rather than one that’s simply emptier’
By Kezia Reynolds
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If you want a smart heater that works in every room of your home, then this might be ideal
The Mill WiFi Max 1500W portable heater will work just as well in your living room as your bathroom
By Sarah Handley
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5 things that people with a tidy bedroom always have – create a calm and clutter-free sleeping space with minimal effort (and money)
You need to work smarter and not harder in a bedroom
By Lauren Bradbury
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Sort Your Life Out’s Iwan Carrington shares how you can clean your entire home while fitting it around your lifestyle – it’s the perfect way to avoid overwhelm
How to stay motivated to clean when you just *really* don’t want to
By Lauren Bradbury
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IKEA’s most Instagram-worthy table lamp has had a clever new upgrade for 2026 – I see a future cult-classic in the making
This lamp was already a social media favourite, but it now has some clever new features
By Kezia Reynolds
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This is what I did when my radiators stopped working when it was sub-zero outside
What to check first if you have the same problem
By Natasha Brinsmead
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6 common household items you need to declutter right now – experts warn they’re secretly making you miserable
If you want a happy home, it's time to say goodbye to these items
By Kezia Reynolds
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Your dehumidifier isn't always the answer in winter, experts warn – this is when not to use yours in the coldest months
Knowing when not to use a dehumidifier can save energy and keep your home comfortable
By Jenny McFarlane
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Yale has dropped a front door lock that requires no key to open – I can’t decide if I love it or hate it
I spoke to home security experts to find out if smart locks are worth it
By Kezia Reynolds
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I’m using this famous William Morris principle to declutter my home in 2026 – here’s what the pros have advised me to do
Are these words to live by?
By Kezia Reynolds
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Have you tried 'zoned heating'? Heating experts are recommending this easy and efficient method to keep your home warm in winter
If you're looking to keep your energy costs down this is what you need to try
By Kezia Reynolds
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Aldi is selling the ultimate dream team for drying laundry quickly in winter – grab them while you can
The sellout heated airer and dehumidifier are back in store this weekend
By Rebecca Knight
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I live in a damp Victorian home – this is the 10-minute ‘opening shift’ routine I swear by to keep my house condensation-free
It works every time
By Lauren Bradbury
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You need to stop closing your window vents in winter – experts have revealed you're doing more harm than good
Window vents are a vital defence against condensation
By Kezia Reynolds
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I’ve tested both corded and cordless Shark vacuums – this is the option I’d choose for power and convenience
How to choose the right option for your home, cleaning needs and budget
By Lauren Bradbury
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Lidl’s bladless fan heater is more than £300 cheaper than Dyson – it’s perfect for helping you beat the freeze this January
With Storm Goretti on the horizon, now is the best time to snap up these affordable heating buys
By Kezia Reynolds
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6 signs your heating system is crying out for a service
Experts say it’s best not to wait until you spot them before doing the essential maintenance
By Sarah Handley

