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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 skipping the big January clear-out this year – here's the small decluttering rule that'll make your home reset more manageable
The low-effort decluttering method that's finally worked for me
By Rebecca Lawton
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I had a freezing cold conservatory for 10 years and wasted £3k trying to make it warmer
This is how I finally solved the issue
By Sarah Handley
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I'm so glad we added these practical details in our utility room reno – they're everyday upgrades that have made laundry far more manageable
These genius fixes make our new laundry room work smarter
By Jenny McFarlane
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I have zero systems in place for storing Christmas decorations, so I asked professional organisers how to best pack them away for next year
Help me find my way to festive storage with the help of experts
By Amy Reeves
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I’m giving my home a post-Christmas reset – this is everything I’m doing to clear clutter and set my house up for success in 2026
Quick and easy tasks to restore order
By Lauren Bradbury
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I stopped trying to clean my whole house at once – one hotspot a day is the habit that finally stuck and actually works
The one hotspot a day cleaning method that's helped me stay on top of mess
By Rebecca Lawton
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These are the 3 energy-guzzling habits I'm ditching in the new year
I'm on a mission to practise what I preach as a home energy expert
By Sarah Handley
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IKEA’S new £25 air quality sensor is selling out fast – it’s an easy way to make your home safer and healthier
This clever gadget provides an easy way to make your home healthier
By Kezia Reynolds
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Does using your kitchen extractor fan less in winter keep your home warmer?
I asked the pros about the sweet spot between retaining heat and getting rid of moisture
By Sarah Handley
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4 reasons your home has hot and cold spots and what you can do about it
Temperature fluctuations will wreak havoc on your home comfort
By Sarah Handley
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I've finally found the perfect storage hack for my vacuum cleaner – this hidden cupboard means you'd never know it was there
Tired of tripping over your cordless vac? You need skinny secret storage like mine
By Linda Clayton
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I cleaned every surface in my home with Lakeland’s 2-in-1 steam mop – it’s an affordable, chemical-free option that’s ideal for the everyday
I really put this lightweight, compact steam mop through its paces
By Rebecca Lawton
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5 cleaning and DIY jobs I always do when putting away my Christmas decorations to make the transition into the new year easier
I like to set myself up for a calm January, knowing these tasks are done
By Amy Reeves
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I swapped my Dyson V8 Absolute for the Dyson V11 Advanced – it’s the upgrade my carpets desperately needed
I was already a part of the Dyson fan club, but now I'm obsessed
By Amy Lockwood
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'We’re a hairy household,’ Vicky Pattison reveals the vacuum she uses to keep her home spotless – she says it tackles everything from hair extensions to dog fur
*Spoiler* It's our best-rated vacuum cleaner
By Kezia Reynolds
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Can’t get to the shops? This is the only product you need to tackle Christmas stains – and it’s already under your sink
No chemicals required!
By Lauren Bradbury
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3 ways to use Christmas tree needles around your home to make your house cleaner and smell fresher
Your tree needles are not destined for the bin
By Kezia Reynolds
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I've just discovered wheelie bin compactors – and they're a Christmas rubbish game-changer
The bin solution I didn't know existed and it's genius for over Christmas
By Jenny McFarlane
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I don’t have time to tidy my entire home before guests arrive – so, I’ve used the 5/7 decluttering method to fake a clutter-free home this Christmas
I’m working smarter and not harder to prep my home for Christmas
By Lauren Bradbury
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Experts swear by these sneaky ways to hide clutter when guests are on the way – you'll wish you knew about them sooner
Need to get your house guest-ready but short on time? Experts share the cleverest ways to hide clutter this Christmas
By Rebecca Lawton
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4 things that people with a tidy living room always have – and how to fake a calm, clutter-free home with minimal effort
Easy and affordable products and hacks to organise a chaotic space
By Lauren Bradbury
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This is how to paint IKEA furniture like a pro – experts reveal all the tools, techniques and processes essential to making your DIY project a success
It's all you need to transform your flatpack furniture beyond recognition with little more than paint
By Holly Walsh
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I asked organising and cleaning pros how to get a home guest-ready for Christmas in one hour – it’s entirely possible
Because you shouldn't spend the whole festive break cleaning
By Kezia Reynolds
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I complement my heating schedule with this one thing that keeps me cosy
It beats having the heating on all day
By Sarah Handley
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The one spot that makes a dehumidifier better at stopping window condensation – experts reveal the ideal setup
The simple placement tweak that can dramatically reduce window condensation
By Jenny McFarlane
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It’s almost impossible to buy a cordless vacuum for under £200 – I tested one that’s just £160, and it’s a hard floor hero
It’s a solid, no-frills cordless vacuum that doesn't cost the earth
By Katie Sims
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3 reasons why you have condensation forming on the inside of your windows (and how to stop it) according to experts
You probably do this every day
By Kezia Reynolds


