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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 visited Dyson HQ and tested out their new vacuums, air purifiers and heater before they go on sale — these are the ones I’d wait to invest in
Some will be available to buy ASAP, but we'll have to wait a little longer for others
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to get rid of bed bugs for a pest-free home, according to experts
The ultimate expert-approved step-by-step guide to getting rid of bed bugs
By Jennifer Ebert
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Argos just dropped the price of its heated clothes airers – they have 100s of 5-star reviews and are selling out fast
This is a rare discount at this time of year
By Rebecca Knight
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Shark has just announced a cordless spot cleaner that’ll tackle stains in seconds — this is how to get your hands on it before it (inevitably) sells out!
It's set to be a game-changer
By Lauren Bradbury
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Primark's £1.50 pretty storage crates are so good, I picked up 4 and I'm planning to buy more
They're a game-changer for keeping my home neat and organised
By Rebecca Knight
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I test vacuums for a living, and these are the only 6 handheld vacuums I’d recommend to family and friends
Tried and tested in real homes and cars
By Lauren Bradbury
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Spiders were covering my windows in webs all year round, until I tried this WD-40 trick
See you never, spiders
By Jenny McFarlane
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Experts urge anyone with a fireplace to do this one thing before winter for the health and safety of their family
Firing up your fireplace or log burner this month? You'll want to do this
By Lauren Bradbury
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‘It cut my cleaning time down by at least half!’ — this £20 skirting board cleaning tool has over 1,000 5-star reviews on Amazon
And there's no bending required
By Lauren Bradbury
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Lakeland's foldable heated airer with a built-in fragrance dispenser to freshen clothes is a laundry lifesaver – and it's now 20% off
Get your hands on one quick snap...
By Jenny McFarlane
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I've selected the best steam irons – 9 tried-and-tested models that will power through laundry with impressive results
These are the best steam irons the Ideal Home team has tested for tackling every laundry need
By Jenny McFarlane
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How to organise a wardrobe — 7 ways to streamline your clothes storage space and restore order
Crammed clothing rails and over-stuffed shelves? You're not alone
By Holly Walsh
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How to shop the 'secret side' of Dyson — It’s now my go-to for discounted vacuums, fans and more
I could have saved so much money if only I'd found it earlier
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to organise a junk drawer — professional organisers share how to make sense of the chaos in 5 easy steps
Turn disorganised chaos into organised chaos
By Lauren Bradbury
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Households expected to pay £35 more on energy bills this winter – what you need to know about the Ofgem price cap increase
Energy bills have gone up again
By Kezia Reynolds
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Sorry, mops! This is what you should *actually* be using to clean tiled floors, according to the pros
Who knew mopping could make your floors dirtier...
By Lauren Bradbury
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I never thought a robot vacuum would compete with my regular vacuum — this 5-star Eufy model proved me wrong
It's about as perfect as you can get
By Lauren Bradbury
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I tested an affordable alternative to Dyson's all-in-one fan, heater and air purifier and was seriously impressed
Is this affordable Dyson hot+cool fan alternative as good as the real deal?
By Zoë Phillimore
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The £3.50 cleaning buy I use when I have no time to clean as a busy mum of three – it's the only thing that'll tackle my kids' mess
This quick-fix stain remover has become my daily lifesaver
By Rebecca Lawton
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Say goodbye to your iron – this £5 editor-approved laundry accessory will soften and remove wrinkles from your clothes
It will save you time and money, too!
By Kezia Reynolds
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Going on holiday? Make sure you don't risk a fine by falling for this bin mistake while you're away
Even if done with good intentions, making this mistake could land you in trouble
By Kezia Reynolds
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What is your biggest DIY mistake? Share your best disaster stories
We want to hear about your biggest DIY blunders in the comments
By Rebecca Knight
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10 things to declutter in 10 minutes — the cheat’s way to a clean and tidy home with minimal effort
Mammoth decluttering sessions are out
By Lauren Bradbury
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5 things experts want you to declutter before autumn — get ready for cosy season with a post-summer reset
Tick these off your list for a clean and cosy home
By Lauren Bradbury
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I swapped my regular vacuum cleaner for Shark’s robot vacuum and mop for the week – this is why I’m converted
It empties its own bin AND dries its mop pad!
By Lauren Bradbury
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I always keep a roll of masking tape on hand when vacuum cleaning – it's the best way to keep skirting boards scuff-free
Now I don’t vacuum without it
By Lauren Bradbury
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Experts warn these 5 vacuuming mistakes could actually be making your home dirtier — this is how to avoid them
Are you using your vacuum correctly?
By Jullia Joson


