Smart home
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The one simple act that puts you at greater risk of being burgledMost of us will be guilty of it!
By Amy Cutmore
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Experts reveal this is the time of day you're most likely to be burgled – and how to avoid it!Former burglar shares top tips for how best to deter thieves from breaking in
By Tamara Kelly
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World's smartest home? Verbal 'homework' command turns off the TV and turns up the lights!Is Hillrise house the smart home of the future?
By Tamara Kelly
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Alan Titchmarsh has an important announcement for fans of Love Your GardenIt's good news for all gardeners
By Tamara Kelly
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A decade’s nothing! Brits’ ancient appliances are still going strong – and could one even be a record?Our kitchens are becoming living museums
By Miriam Habtesellasie
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Robert Dyas is selling a clever robot for your home – and it’s surprisingly affordableThe EBO Air home companion robot protects your home and plays with pets
By Millie Hurst
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Sarah Beeny has a genius hack for saving on washing detergentAnyone suffering with hard water should listen up
By Rebecca Knight
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How to make an e-reader coverEasy step-by-step sewing instructions for making your own cover for an e-reader.
By Julie Butterworth
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Looking for a new TV? Steer clear of this size or risk wasting your moneySometimes bigger really is better
By Rebecca Knight
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Phil Spencer reveals the one thing you should never compromise on when house huntingIt's the non-negotiable you should always check
By Rebecca Knight
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Aldi home gym equipment is back to help you shape up at homeAldi’s latest fit and wellness collection is available now
By Tamara Kelly
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Not switching off these household gadgets could add £500 a year to your billsConsider this your official notice to stop leaving your TV on standby
By Anna Cottrell
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What is IFTTT and how does it work?Discover how a service called IFTTT can help connect your smart devices and gadgets and help your home run smoother...
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Is this the most hi-tech Halloween display ever? This Grade II-listed home is brilliantly haunting...What a way to celebrate the day in style
By Tamara Kelly
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Glued to the World Cup? Treat yourself to a new TV unitWe shoot, we score! Very and Ideal Home have a design for every taste!
By Amy Cutmore
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Make your music sound amazing by streaming with DeezerPromotional feature with Deezer
By Vanessa Richmond
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Box Watch: This week it’s Oz all the way with Grand Designs Australia and Phil Spencer Down UnderBut there's plenty happening in Blighty too, as Janet Ellis banishes bad karma in Watford, Jonnie Irwin sorts the dry rot in Rickmansworth and marvellous Jules Hudson, well, is Jules Hudson in Cumbria
By Julie Butterworth
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Box Watch: This week we can’t get enough of Sarah Beeny extending for half the price and George Clarke being amazed (isn’t he always?) by small spacesWhile Sarah Beeny warns us about the perils of the breakfast bar and George Clarke finds something wonderful in a woodshed, it's off to Spain and Portugal for Amanda Lamb and Jenni Falconer
By Julie Butterworth
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Why you’re watching your TV all wrongA few simple tweaks will give you a far better viewing experience – and you don't need to be an expert to make them!
By Amy Cutmore
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Bang & Olufsen creates the ultimate TV experience with BeoVision Eclipse"Sound is more than half the picture"
By Amy Cutmore
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Is this the recycling solution to the UK’s 7.3 million tonne food waste problemFirst we invited Amazon's Alexa into our homes, now it could be time to invite the Smart Cara composter to help deal with food recycling at home
By Ginevra Benedetti
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New app makes 3D scans of your home – making measuring up a doddleBanish the measuring tape for a clever new app that can capture thousands of measurements in seconds
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Would you let the LG CLIo home robot loose in your house?We're in Korea checking out the technology of the future
By Amy Cutmore
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8 ways the iPhone 8 will make home life more harmoniousCan't decide whether to upgrade to the new iPhone 8? Perhaps this will help you make your mind up...
By Andrew Williams
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5 unusual but useful bits of smart tech for the homeWhich tech trends feature in your home?
By Jennifer Ebert
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Change your mornings forever with 'the world's best alarm clock'If you're not feeling motivated to get up in the bleak January weather, you need this alarm clock...
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Exciting Pinterest news – that will make recreating your Pinterest boards at home much easierWhat more could you ask for?
By Tamara Kelly


