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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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This Philips air purifier has made my home cleaner than ever – it's smart, stylish and a solid all-rounder
It's very energy-efficient, too
By Katie Sims
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No, window vacuums aren’t just for windows! All the genius ways you can use this versatile cleaning tool around the house
I have NOT been using mine to its full potential
By Lauren Bradbury
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How we test dehumidifiers at Ideal Home
Our rigorous in-house dehumidifier review process sees us put every model through its paces in real-life home environments – here's how...
By Jenny McFarlane
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Air purifier vs dehumidifier - which should you buy for a happy and healthy home?
They’re both so different, but is one better than the other?
By Lauren Bradbury
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Lidl is selling an oil-filled radiator for under £30 – it’s a game-changer for keeping you warm this winter
This budget-friendly heater is ideal for keeping you toasty this winter
By Kezia Reynolds
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These are the 6 best carpet cleaners for deep cleaning the most important surface in your home
Six of the best carpet cleaners that can refresh your space in an instant
By Lauren Bradbury
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‘They’re silent absorbers of moisture’ – the 4 things you need to declutter to prevent damp in your home
Keep your home cosy and damp-free this winter
By Lauren Bradbury
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Nancy Birtwhistle’s hack to get rid of water marks on walls is absolutely genius – it’s need-to-know information for autumn
The cleaning legend has done it again
By Lauren Bradbury
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The clever air purifier helped ease my daughter's tickly night-time cough so she could sleep better this cold and flu season
Bedtime is a lot calmer too
By Jenny McFarlane
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This 1 simple task will protect your home from flooding this winter – experts say now is the best time to do it
Don't put off this vital task!
By Kezia Reynolds
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Awaab’s Law will force landlords to respond to damp and mould complaints within 24 hours – your rights as a renter and landlord explained
The law was introduced after a toddler tragically passed away as a result of mould exposure
By Kezia Reynolds
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I didn’t realise these 3 popular home decor choices were increasing my heating bills
My radiators were working double time to make up for these mistakes
By Holly Reaney
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I hate cleaning, which is why I’m trying social media’s latest craze to clean my home – I can do it from my phone
This latest social media trend allows you to earn points as you clean
By Kezia Reynolds
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The £5 fix experts use to stop their gutters from blocking - you can do it too
You'll thank yourself later
By Kezia Reynolds
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I used this electric heater for three weeks instead of turning the heating on
It's small but mighty
By Lauren Bradbury
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Heating experts want you to put this one item above your radiators this winter to heat up a room quickly and efficiently
It's a myth that radiator shelves won't help to heat your home
By Kezia Reynolds
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6 best oil-filled radiators to stay warm and cosy this winter
Plus the Black Friday deals to snap up while you can
By Lauren Bradbury
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I found the best method to store trinkets in my small bedroom – and all I’m using is a dartboard
I can't wait to make the clever yet stylish storage hack
By Kezia Reynolds
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Aldi's £39.99 dehumidifier is a must-have for damp homes – it will tackle condensation and help dry laundry faster indoors this winter
Don't miss this bargain winter essential
By Jenny McFarlane
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This is how much it *really* costs to run an oil-filled radiator – and 5 ways to make that price even cheaper
This affordable and portable heating option could be the answer to your winter woes
By Lauren Bradbury
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These are the 5 things I wish someone had told me before buying an electric heater – it would have saved me a lot of chilly nights
Don’t make the same mistakes I did
By Lauren Bradbury
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Aldi is selling a £9.99 heating essential that will save you from sky-high energy bills – it’s a game-changer for staying warm on a budget
The middle aisle is stocked with winter warmers
By Lauren Bradbury
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I tested Dyson's Hot+Cool heater fan and it's the only heater and fan combo you'll need all year-round
Small in size, big on warmth...
By Jenny McFarlane
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I tested Kärcher's new vacuum mop – the 'Dry Mode' is the solution I didn't know I needed for the kids' bath-time
It's taken the hassle out of everyday cleaning
By Rebecca Lawton
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I've tested multiple portable air conditioners and here's what I'd look out for before buying one
This is everything you need to make the right decision
By Jenny McFarlane
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I’ve done the sums and worked out how much it costs to run an electric heater – and how to bring that number down
This is how much it *really* costs to ‘heat the human, not the home’
By Rachel Ogden
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If your carpets feel cold and damp when you walk over them, one of these 5 serious problems could be the culprit
And what you can do to prevent mould and musty odours
By Lauren Bradbury


