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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 asked floorcare experts how to keep my floors pristine while hosting this Christmas – these are the 4 things they told me to do
This is how I’ll be protecting my floors from scuffs and stains this festive season
By Lauren Bradbury
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Lidl’s £80 robot vacuum will mop your floors, too – I had to do a double-take when I saw the low price
Grab it while you can!
By Kezia Reynolds
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I've selected the top dehumidifiers for banishing damp and drying laundry fast – tried and tested by the Ideal Home team
Alongside the team of in-house experts, I've selected the best dehumidifiers from Meaco, Pro Breeze, and more
By Jenny McFarlane
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This £30 stair basket has quietly fixed the clutter that always builds up on our stairs – it's made such a big difference
It's an easy hallway fix that makes everyday mess on our staircase feel manageable
By Jenny McFarlane
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I’ve spent over 300 hours testing vacuum cleaners – these are my top-rated models to suit every household
The must-have models I’d recommend to family and friends
By Lauren Bradbury
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I made this one energy-saving change three years ago, and I still rave about it today
I think radiator reflectors are an utter game changer
By Sarah Handley
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Things you’re forgetting to clean that are making your house STINK this Christmas – and yes, your tree is one of them!
Don't want your guests to smell horrible lingering odours? Read this
By Lauren Bradbury
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I've selected the best steam irons for powerful crease removal – 6 of the top models tried and tested on real laundry
These are the best steam irons the Ideal Home team has tested for wrinkle-free clothes
By Jenny McFarlane
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‘It creates a calm, inviting space where guests will feel welcome’ – the 3 things to declutter from a spare bedroom before Christmas
Hosting overnight guests this Christmas? Professional organisers want you to do this first
By Lauren Bradbury
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'These little hotspots are touched constantly but rarely cleaned' – the one cleaning job people forget before guests arrive (and why it matters in flu season)
The small surfaces hiding big germs...
By Jenny McFarlane
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Pretty but practical Christmas gifts your friends and family will *actually* use – they’ll tackle clutter, rather than add it
Spoil your loved ones by NOT cluttering their homes
By Lauren Bradbury
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People are using bottles of prosecco to store their Christmas lights, and I’m only jealous I didn’t think of it first
It's my new favourite festive storage hack
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to get rid of old Christmas decorations – this is the best way to send your unwanted baubles to a new home
Here's everything you need to know
By Kezia Reynolds
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My old house was riddled with draughts and condensation until I made this one significant change
It wasn’t cheap but it’s been transformative
By Amy Reeves
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We’ve all been cleaning our ovens wrong – experts say this is the one spot we all miss (and it’s making it look filthy)
If scrubbing isn't cutting it, you need to read this
By Lauren Bradbury
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I’ve found a decluttering method that *actually* allows you to see what you no longer use – it's exactly what you need for a post-Christmas clear out
'Tis the season to declutter...
By Kezia Reynolds
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Lidl is selling the cutest Cath Kidston pet beds for under £20 – they're £30 cheaper than the Amazon version, so you'll have to be quick
Run, don't walk, to the middle aisle
By Maddie Balcombe
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The Dyson PencilVac is here! I tried the ‘world’s slimmest vacuum’ before anyone else, and it’s ideal for grab-go-cleaning
Christmas has come early thanks to Dyson
By Lauren Bradbury
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Nobody told me there's a specific order your should bleed your radiators in
I've been doing it wrong for years without realising, and I bet I'm not alone
By Sarah Handley
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Experts reveal how to *properly* clean laminate flooring – and how to keep it sparkling and scuff-free for years to come
Hint: You should definitely put your mop away
By Lauren Bradbury
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One place you're forgetting to declutter before your guests arrive for Christmas – decluttering pros say it makes a bigger difference than you think
It's all about making your guests feel welcome
By Kezia Reynolds
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Ruth Langsford's clever bauble storage trolley makes decorating (and packing away) so much easier – and there's £60 off it right now
It's the Christmas storage upgrade we all need
By Jenny McFarlane
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How to remove common Christmas stains from carpets and upholstery – quick hacks for tackling everything from chocolate to gravy stains
Keep your home stain-free this festive season
By Lauren Bradbury
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I’m not letting shoe clutter mess up my home this Christmas – I’ve just bought a game-changing £17 storage solution to tidy up my hallway
It's ideal for hosting season
By Lauren Bradbury
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Small living room storage ideas – 12 creative and smart ways to get rid of visual clutter and keep your compact lounge neat and organised
These are the experts' top tips on making your small living space look and feel more organised and considered
By Sara Hesikova
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Don’t throw your rice water down the sink! This is why you should be using this ‘magic in a bottle’ to clean your home
No, it's not as bonkers as it sounds
By Lauren Bradbury
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'I want to believe it is magic’ – Vicky Pattison revealed the £4.99 cleaning buy she swears by to keep her Scandi-style home and walls scruff-free
Once you try them, you'll never go back
By Kezia Reynolds


