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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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How to clean your kitchen in 15 minutes or less
Guests arriving any minute? Or simply sick of the mess. Try this quick clean-up routine
By Amy Cutmore
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How to clean an oven without chemicals - get a professional finish naturally
Get rid of that cooking grease and grime with non-toxic cleaners that are kind to you and your home
By Amy Cutmore
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How often to wash towels - experts have the final say on how often you should be doing it
Experts share the best practice on how often towels should be washed to keep them in 5-star condition
By Rachel Homer
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Get rid of wood scratches on your dining table with this clever walnut hack
Festive walnuts can be more than just an appetiser...
By Sara Hesikova
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How long does it take to defrost a freezer? This is how much time to schedule in
Our experts explain how long it takes to defrost a freezer, and shortcuts to help speed the process up
By Amy Hodge
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The smart home trends experts say will be taking over for 2024
What's predicted to be the latest in must-have home tech
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Find the best handheld vacuum cleaner for your home with these tried and tested from Shark, Gtech, Beldray and more
Tackle spills, crumbs and pet hair in a hurry with the best handheld vacuum cleaners
By Molly Cleary
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How to clean an oven quickly - get it done in 30 minutes or less with these time-savvy expert tips
Because no one wants to spend hours on this unappealing chore
By Emma Rinaldi
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How to wash pillows - keep them fluffy and fresh wash after wash
Give your pillows the refresh they deserve with our easy how to
By Katie Sims
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How to wash bath towels for ultimate clean comfort
Ensure bath towels are always soft and fluffy with these easy steps
By Rachel Homer
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Getting my home up to speed with the latest smart security system
Looking out for my home and family has never been so easy
By Sponsored
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How to clean oven racks - expert tips for a professional clean
Experts share their top tips for how to clean oven racks to keep your oven in perfect condition
By Emma Rinaldi
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How to clean a glass oven door - get your oven door pristine
Because you want to be able to see your Sunday roast turning gorgeously golden
By Emma Rinaldi
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How much does it cost to get an oven cleaned professionally? And is it worth it?
Is it worth paying a specialist to clean your cooker? We investigate the pros and cons
By Amy Cutmore
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How often should you defrost a freezer? According to experts, you should be doing it regularly
Warning: it is probably more often than you think it is
By Amy Hodge
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5 alternative ways to reuse your Gu pots to give the hoarded dessert containers a new lease of life
Clear those untouched Gu pots off your kitchen shelves and put them to use
By Sara Hesikova
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7 mistakes experts urge you to avoid when defrosting your freezer before Christmas
If you're defrosting and cleaning your freezer ready for the Turkey order, make sure you don't fall for these mistakes
By Amy Hodge
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How to wash towels with vinegar - the natural hack to keep towels clean and soft
Vinegar is the natural way to soft and clean towels
By Rachel Homer
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How to clean inside a kettle with lemon, vinegar and other easy methods
Get rid of limescale and leave your kettle gleaming
By Jennifer Ebert
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The ultimate 2024 cleaning calendar - one big job to tackle each month this year
Have you vowed to make 2024 your tidiest year yet?
By Amy Cutmore
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How to wash a duvet - banish bacteria, germs and bad smells with expert tips
Experts share tips on the best way to wash a duvet so that you can sleep cleanly
By Katie Sims
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8 easy things to declutter before 2024 if you want to start the new year in a calm space
Start the new year as you mean to go on with this list of easy things to declutter
By Kayleigh Dray
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How to stop mould from coming back - experts reveal 7 ways to keep your house mould-free
You may have tackled the mould, but have you tackled the source of the mould?
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to wash a silk pillowcase without ruining it – the golden expert rules to follow
Washing a silk pillowcase is easy when you know how to do it – this is how experts avoid ruining this delicate piece of bedding
By Sara Hesikova
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Zoopla has good news for renters in 2024 – rental prices are finally slowing down, but don't celebrate just yet
Zoopla reports the growth of rents is set to slow down in the new year – signalling the tide of the rental market turning
By Sara Hesikova
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How to store Christmas decorations to keep them in perfect condition
Avoid shoving yours into a cupboard this year and put a proper storage system in place…
By Jennifer Ebert
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How to clean a mattress – keep your mattress looking (and smelling) like new with these expert tips
Keep your mattress looking – and smelling – as fresh as possible all year round
By Tamara Kelly