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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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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
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Are robot vacuum cleaners worth it? Everything you need to know about this year’s ‘it’ floorcare appliance
This is what I *really* think, as a vacuum expert
By Lauren Bradbury
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5 things that people with a tidy hallway always have – easy and affordable ways to fake a clutter-free entryway to be proud of
Must-have essentials that'll tackle clutter with minimal effort
By Lauren Bradbury
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Are electric heaters cheaper to run than central heating? Here's a few things you should know
Experts break down the more cost-effective way to heat your home this winter
By Katie Sims
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This is the 10-minute job I always do when putting my Christmas decorations away – experts say it’s the best way to prevent festive re-cluttering
It’s never too early to think about next Christmas
By Lauren Bradbury
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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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Lidl is selling a £50 dehumidifier that’s a must-have for damp homes – run, don’t walk to get your hands on one
I predict this handy appliance won't be on the shelves for long
By Kezia Reynolds
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Decluttering experts are recommending the Core 4 organising method to clear out homes in 2026 – it makes the chore a stress-free experience
Decluttering doesn't have to be a complicated task
By Kezia Reynolds
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5 areas of my old house that leak heat
This is what the experts told me to do about it
By Natasha Brinsmead
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I’m saying goodbye to messy, unorganised bookshelves in 2026 – these are the two Amazon organisation heroes I’m using to do it
I'm on a mission to create the home library of my dreams
By Kezia Reynolds
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Professional organisers reveal the clutter hotspots they come across in every home – and how they tackle them
The full list of the most cluttered spaces in the home
By Katie Sims
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I’m flipping the script on how I clean in 2026 – why I’m vowing to clean *less* this year (and why you should too)
They're small changes that will make a big impact
By Lauren Bradbury
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Is secondary glazing still ugly or have things changed?
Thanks to some expert advice, I am now considering fitting it to my old windows
By Natasha Brinsmead
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7 'annoying' cleaning jobs to get on top of this January – your future self will thank you
Now's the time to *finally* tick off the cleaning jobs we never get round to
By Katie Sims
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The £25 buy I’m investing in to save £45 a year on my energy bills
It's a no-brainer for me
By Sarah Handley
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How to use 'visual decluttering' to bring more calm into the home in 2026
If your kitchen cupboards are currently causing overwhelm, visual decluttering can help
By Katie Sims
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5 things that people with a tidy kitchen always have – fuss-free ways to fake a clutter-free cooking space with minimal effort
It's all about working smarter, not harder
By Lauren Bradbury
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This DREO Smart Dehumidifier is fast to setup, easy to use and reduces humidity in next to no time — and it's all possible with an app
It's a smart solution for the colder weather
By Jennifer Oksien
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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


