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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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The expert-approved fan trick that helps your dehumidifier dry laundry in record time – this is how to get the set up just right
Dehumidifier plus fan equals faster laundry drying indoors
By Jenny McFarlane
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I tested Hoover’s new cordless vacuum cleaner – it has ideal features you’ll *actually* use and a game-changing attachment for pet owners
I put this vacuum through its paces, with the help of my cockapoo puppy, to see if it's worth your money
By Sarah Handley
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I hate tidying, but these 9 decluttering saviours hide how chaotic I am – and you can find them all on Amazon
Christmas is coming, making now the best time to get your home in order ahead of the festivities
By Kezia Reynolds
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7 ways you've been using your thermostat wrong
These thermostat mistakes are costing you money, according to the pros
By Sarah Handley
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5 things that people with a tidy home always have – these essential products and routines helped me realise the tidy home of my dreams
I've spent the last year asking my friends and family for their must-have tips (and products)
By Holly Reaney
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My vacuum (and its tools) are responsible for so much clutter in my home – but this is the game-changing storage solution I'm buying to put an end to it
It's perfect for homes with limited storage
By Lauren Bradbury
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This budget dehumidifier tackles damp and dries laundry effectively for just 8p an hour – without costing the earth
It can lower humidity levels to 30% and offers three modes, including a special laundry setting
By Annie Collyer
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I’m a floorcare expert but secretly hate cleaning – this is the vacuum hack that’s sliced my cleaning time in half
It proves that two is always better than one
By Lauren Bradbury
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I never really understood the hype around robot vacuum cleaners – but these 6 models converted me to hands-free cleaning
I tested top models from Eufy, Shark, Hoover and more
By Lauren Bradbury
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Best steam cleaners and mops — my 6 tried and tested favourites that I’d recommend for whole-home cleaning
After reviewing, these are the best steam cleaners and mops I’d recommend for spotless floors, kitchens and bathrooms
By Lauren Bradbury
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How many hours a day should your heating be on right now?
I asked the pros for a heating schedule that hits the sweet spot between warmth and efficiency
By Sarah Handley
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Yep, your home probably stinks – experts reveal 3 top tips to cure nose blindness and make your home smell amazing
You might not notice it, but your guests will
By Lauren Bradbury
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Black Friday is a great moment to try an air purifier – here's what Coway has on offer
Sponsored by Coway
Coway is offering savings on several Airmega models, perfect if you want cleaner air at home for less
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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It’s my job to test cleaning products – and these 12 under £12 impressed me the most this month
They've earned permanent spots in my cleaning caddy
By Lauren Bradbury
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I won’t gatekeep any longer! This is the game-changing cleaning appliance that gets me so many compliments from guests
And so many of them are on sale right now
By Lauren Bradbury
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Condensation is a huge problem in my damp Victorian home – I tried three ways to get rid of it, and this is the only one I'd use again
It's the only thing I'll trust to maintain condensation-free windows
By Lauren Bradbury
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I’m using the 12 days decluttering method to get my home ready for Christmas – it fits perfectly around all my festive socialising
A decluttering method that fits around my social life? Yes please...
By Kezia Reynolds
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This is the easiest way to set up continuous dehumidifier drainage if you're fed up emptying your unit during winter's damp season
Follow this simple, expert step-by-step guide
By Rebecca Lawton
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I asked experts how long it really takes for a dehumidifier to dry laundry – plus how to use it the right way for faster drying
Fast, fresher laundry starts with the right dehumidifier setup
By Jenny McFarlane
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My mum has always hated the draughty door between her kitchen and garage
This £20 solution might not look pretty but it worked instantly
By Sarah Handley
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I predict these two floorcare appliances will dominate in 2026 – but this is the one I’d personally choose to invest in
I predict they're both going to be bigger than ever in 2026
By Lauren Bradbury
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George Home is selling a heated airer for less than Lidl – at £25, it's the lowest price I've ever seen for this winter laundry essential
Grab it while you can!
By Kezia Reynolds
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'I love it so much I’ve already bought two more!’ – this £15 Amazon bestseller is a must-have for all homes this winter
I'm a Cleaning Editor, and I didn't know I'd love a doormat this much
By Lauren Bradbury
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These are the loft insulation dos and don’ts I swear by
I made the mistakes so you don't have to
By Natasha Brinsmead
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This £14.99 brass retractable clothes line is the small-space laundry upgrade worth knowing about – and I can see why
It's the stylish space-saving drying solution making my utility finally work
By Jenny McFarlane
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4 methods I use to keep my open plan layout warm in winter
These are the tricks I've found to work
By Natasha Brinsmead
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I tested this cute and compact spot cleaner in my home – it's the first cleaning gadget that's actually been a hit with my kids!
This Gtech spot cleaner is lightweight, easy to use, and perfect for everyday mess
By Rebecca Lawton

Best electric heaters, tried and tested
These 8 buys are my top picks for heating the room you’re in

