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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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5 things to declutter in February - quick and easy tasks to maintain your New Year reset
Let the decluttering commence
By Lauren Bradbury
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I just discovered this genius hack for cleaning old candle jars using hot water – I can't believe I didn't try it sooner
Repurpose your spent candles with no fuss
By Jullia Joson
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How to clean grout in tiles – foolproof methods to get grout squeaky clean
Transform your grout from grubby to gleaming with our expert cleaning tips
By Rebecca Knight
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How much electricity does a slow cooker use? It’s even cheaper than you’d think
Cooking ‘low and slow’ could be the key to lower energy bills
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to use a storage heater - the best way to use the controls to heat your home efficiently
Get the most out of storage heaters and keep your house toasty warm during winter
By Katie Sims
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How to clean a boucle sofa – the expert-approved way to keeping it fresh and stain-free without damaging it
Experts share their tips and tricks on how to best clean a boucle sofa
By Sara Hesikova
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What is the best way to store an ironing board? 3 storage ideas that will make your life easier
3 ironing board storage ideas that will keep it out of the way and out of sight
By Sara Hesikova
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Scavenger hunt decluttering completely changed my outlook on clearing out my home – and I'm never looking back
Gamifying mundane tasks is the key to productivity
By Jullia Joson
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Martin Lewis reveals the easy error that could prevent you from getting a mortgage
Make sure to check this if you’re attempting to get onto the property ladder!
By Amy Hunt
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Is a 99% mortgage a good idea? What you need to know about the rumoured spring Budget proposal
News that 1% deposit mortgages could be announced in the spring Budget will have sent first-time buyers’ hearts racing but are they a good idea? We asked the experts to find out
By Samantha Partington
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Cat Deeley's clever storage bench marries style and functionality – and it's perfect for small spaces
Make the small spaces in your home work harder
By Jullia Joson
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The one-hour decluttering method is going viral on TikTok – what is it and does it work?
What is the ‘one-hour method’? The latest viral Cleantok trend explained
By Sara Hesikova
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This Argos heater has over 2,000 five-star reviews and is currently on sale for under £20
Our favourite budget heater just got even more affordable
By Rebecca Knight
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How to clean a Dyson filter to keep your vacuum cleaner, air purifier and fan in working order
When was the last time you cleaned your Dyson filter?
By Lauren Bradbury
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Stop procrastinating over chores - eight tricks that will force you to get the housework finished
Want a clean house without the angst? Read our pro guide to ending housework avoidance for good
By Andrea Childs
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What to do with old duvets - how to dispose or repurpose worn-out bedding
All the eco-friendly ways to dispose or repurpose a duvet that's past its best
By Katie Sims
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This clever vacuum hack uses a toilet roll to clean the trickiest small spaces – but it comes with a warning
Misplaced your vacuum attachments? No problem
By Jullia Joson
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How to clean marble worktops so they sparkle and shine
Here are the do's and don'ts of cleaning marble worktops to get them shining and stain-free
By Katie Sims
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The real reason it feels like the laundry is never finished - how to reset the endless cycle
And what the experts do to stop laundry overwhelm – and how you can do it, too
By Andrea Childs
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How to make your life easier with voice assistants - the invisible butlers that are always there to help
They're the modern-day invisible butlers who are always there to help
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Walk-in wardrobe ideas – how to store your clothes in style
A dedicated dressing room helps to keep your sleep zone a true sanctuary, and provides a place to get ready in
By Jacky Parker
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This £5 winter warmer has fans 'running' to Aldi – snap one up before it's too late
It's the perfect WFH companion this chilly January
By Jullia Joson
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11 Fitted wardrobe ideas to supersize your storage space
Storage doesn't have to be purely practical - take inspiration from these colourful and characterful fitted wardrobes ideas
By Jacky Parker
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This Joseph Joseph laundry basket has helped me reclaim my weekend - it's made laundry day faster and easier
Fans on Instagram are calling it a 'laundry day game-changer'
By Rebecca Knight
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Mrs Hinch revealed a 'simpler and easier' way to clean a toilet seat – and we can't believe we didn't think of it sooner
Instagram fans are 'mind-blown'
By Jullia Joson
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Lakeland's cult favourite heated airer just got given a new makeover – and it's currently on sale for £90
It solves all the problems we had with the drying pod
By Jullia Joson
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How to clean a Sage coffee machine - quick and easy steps to keep the barista-worthy coffee flowing
Keep your Sage coffee machine in tip-top condition for high-quality coffee every time
By Lauren Bradbury