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How to paint skirting boards with carpet in 5 easy steps – refresh your home without ripping up your carpet
Protect your carpet with this cheap store cupboard essential
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7 stain removal golden rules you must always follow to remove even the toughest stains from carpet and upholstery
Follow these experts’ go-to rules on how to remove everything from red wine to coffee stains from upholstery, flooring, and other interiors
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I’ve found a game-changing way to empty a vacuum cleaner without getting dust everywhere — and it’ll help feed your garden for free, too
Sorry, dust clouds… you’re not welcome in our homes anymore
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I tried this two-ingredient cleaning hack to clean the inside of my windows — and there’s no water required
Who knew a Dishmatic was the key to gleaming windows...
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Kitchen storage ideas – 21 clever ways to store groceries and kitchen utensils
Curb clutter and restore order with these kitchen storage ideas
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How to maximise hanging space in a wardrobe — 7 savvy hacks that will put dead space to good use
Get the most out of your wardrobe's hanging space with these expert tips
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Pest experts reveal the household product that will keep rats away from your home — and you probably already have it in your cupboard
Rats have a very particular sense of smell - and they can't stand this household product
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7 IKEA KALLAX hacks to elevate your simple cube storage units beyond recognition
These are the best ways to give your flatpack a new lease of life, especially if your KALLAX is looking a little too bland for your liking
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How to organise deep drawers – experts reveal the best ways to maximise space in bedroom, bathroom and kitchen drawers
Make the most of the space in deep drawers in any room in your home with these expert tips
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The IKEA MOSSLANDA picture ledge might be meant for displaying art – but these 5 hacks use it for so much more
These are the most unexpected and savvy ways to use the budget-friendly picture ledge
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I tested the Miele Duoflex HX1 Cat & Dog vacuum in my pet hair-covered home — its powerful pick-up has left it cleaner than ever
The dust bin of Miele’s dedicated pet vacuum may be small, but I can’t deny that it’s extremely powerful
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A former royal cleaner says you should ditch chemical-laden floor cleaners for this natural alternative instead — and you probably already have it in your cupboards
This everyday supermarket stable was the key to sparkling palace floors – and you can use it too
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3 clever tricks to make more space in your recycling bin and fit everything in
Prevent any build-up of recycling with these handy hacks
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How to get rid of woodlice in a house — they might be harmless but, they're a sign of a much bigger problem
Woodlice are completely harmless, but hide a serious issue
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Ofgem announces energy bills are increasing again in April - this is everything you need to know
This is what the Ofgem April price cap announcement means for you
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31 alcove ideas to utilise and make a stylish feature out of these little pockets of space
These are the best ways to stop neglecting your alcoves and instead highlight these beautiful architectural features
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8 tiny house organising tips that will double the storage space in your home
Comfortably embrace a ‘less-is-more’ lifestyle with these space-boosting tips
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Your Wi-Fi could be putting your home at risk of being burgled, according to security experts — here’s what you can do to secure it
An unsecured Wi-Fi network puts your home at a host of risks if you have smart security
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How to clean a microwave with lemon - the natural cleaning hack you need to know, no scrubbing required
3 simple steps to loosen food splatters and banish grease
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Do you know how old your washing machine is? Experts warn it could be increasing your energy bill if it's over this age
An old washing machine could be adding a hefty amount to your energy bills
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How to patch up holes in a wall — restore your walls to their former glory, no DIY experience required
A step-by-step solution to gallery wall switch-ups or accidental damage
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Prue Leith's three-tier Lazy Susan is the star of her kitchen - it's the ultimate storage solution and easy to recreate
Go big or go home...
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This £1.99 product is the key to getting oil out of a carpet — no expensive carpet cleaner required
You probably already have this tough-on-stains cleaner in your cupboard, too
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I asked 6 interior stylists and designers about their favourite IKEA hacks – this is the one that kept coming up
And to be honest, I'm not surprised!
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The 5 cleaning tasks you should tackle when taking a shower, according to cleaning experts — make cleaning the bathroom faster
While you leave your conditioner to do its thing, use those minutes to get ahead on your bathroom cleaning
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It’s normally impossible to find a Dyson vacuum for under £250 — but QVC has slashed the price of their bestselling models for a limited time
Run don’t walk to pick up the brand’s bestselling model for under £230 before it sells out
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This WD-40 stain removal hack is going viral on social media — but experts warn it could be doing more harm than good
Using WD-40 runs this risk of ruining your upholstery even more
