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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 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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Zoe Ball’s controversial take on hallway clutter has just made me re-evaluate my own relationship with tidying my home
It seems not all clutter is bad clutter
By Kezia Reynolds
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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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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
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The 5 things people with always warm homes have – beat the chill and stock up on these essentials
Quick fixes that you could add in under an hour
By Holly Reaney
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I’m sick of clutter piling up on my bedside table, so I’m investing in these stylish pockets from Amazon – they already have 1000s of glowing reviews
Get your bedroom in order
By Kezia Reynolds
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This £8 secondary glazing film has worked wonders on the sash windows in my old cottage
As a result, my home is warmer for longer, and I don’t have to wipe away condensation as much
By Amy Reeves
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My poor carpets put up with a lot from my three kids – Karcher’s compact new spot cleaner left them looking as good as new
I'm seriously impressed with the results
By Rebecca Lawton
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Before you do your big Christmas shop, you need to try this clever trick to create more storage space in your freezer – all you need is aluminium foil
Remove ice from your freezer fast
By Kezia Reynolds
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My single-glazed windows were dripping wet every morning before I used these dehumidifier bags – they are a genius, low-cost fix
They're a simple, energy-free trick that helped cut my morning window condensation
By Jenny McFarlane
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5 ways you’re wasting energy with your Christmas decorations
Luckily these easy tweaks will fix them fast
By Sarah Handley
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Your guests are noticing clutter in your home you can’t see – 5 ways to cure your house blindness
Sometimes, the most obvious clutter can look the most invisible
By Kezia Reynolds
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I tested Roomba’s new flagship robot vacuum cleaner – it’s super stylish, and will leave your hard floors sparkling
While it has serious perks, it's not perfect
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to clean wooden floors – expert tips for daily maintenance and deep cleaning, to keep your floors sparkling
Make sure your wooden floors are given their time to shine
By Lauren Bradbury
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How much does loft insulation cost?
This is what you can expect to pay, but the factors that can influence what you should budget
By Sarah Handley
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The 7 kitchen appliances to deep-clean before Christmas – experts say it’s key to a fuss-free festive period
A little preparation now will make Christmas cooking, hosting and cleaning far smoother
By Lauren Bradbury


