News Archive | April 2026

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April 30th
- Need to give your home a seasonal switch up? Whatever your style, there’s something for everyone in the latest homes collections
- Homeowners warned to avoid this expensive garden furniture cover mistake this summer that could permanently damage outdoor sofas and dining sets
- Habitat has just dropped the most stylish bedding sets with cult British-brand Scion – 6 picks to instantly refresh your bedroom on a budget
April 29th
- Wren Kitchens is closing 15 stores in the US – what the closures mean for the UK
- If I had my own garden, I’d be buying these £25 pebble-shaped outdoor lights from Next right now – they’re already sold out in one of the sizes
- Dyson has just solved the biggest problem I have with cordless vacuums – meet their first self-emptying vacuum cleaner
- This popular slug removal hack could actually be attracting more slugs to your garden, experts warn – what to do instead to avoid a 'slugageddon'
- Habitat’s five-star egg BBQ is on sale and cheaper than Lidl and Aldi – you need to be quick as one size has already sold out
April 28th
- Very’s most stylish outdoor furniture is in its May bank holiday sale – these 6 bargain pieces will give your garden an instant glow up
- Step aside, fancy garden furniture, George Home is proving stylish garden furniture can be done on a budget – this stunning rattan lounge chair proves it
- B&M has just slashed the price of its already-affordable garden egg chair – everything you need to know about it’s 50% off garden furniture sale
April 27th
- Aldi’s super-affordable gas pizza oven is back and £230 cheaper than Ooni – I’m obsessed with its on-trend update for 2026
- Waste experts reveal what to put in a compost bin vs a food waste bin – mistaking the two could cost you a healthy garden
April 26th
- Banish bad smells from your food waste bin with this simple cleaning trick – all you need is this 1 cupboard essential
April 25th
- Experts urge gardeners to spread this natural material in their garden in May to deter slugs – it has so many more benefits, too
- The secret weapon experts swear by for happy, hydrated hanging baskets all summer long – and you can even water them less
April 24th
- 5 things renters need to know before the Renters Rights Act comes into effect on 1 May in England and Wales
April 23rd
- Sorry, garden sheds, IKEA's sleek space-saving garden cabinet is a must-have for tiny gardens and will hold all your tools
April 22nd
- 5 scents ants hate, and how to use them to stop these pests plaguing your home and garden this summer
- Ninja's EverClad range is bound to be a sellout thanks to its stainless steel, non-toxic features – it's here to rival bestselling picks from HexClad and Made In
- Aldi has updated its stunning £50 mosaic solar water feature for 2026 – its sunny new design will transform your garden into a Mediterranean oasis
April 21st
- What to do with tomato plants in April – 5 vital tasks experts say to do now for a bountiful harvest and juicy, tasty produce
- IKEA’s £5 food waste bin makes following new recycling rules easy and stylish – this odour-proof bin is also perfect for tiny spaces
- Experts say this Scandi sleep hack is the key to a better night's sleep – especially with a heatwave on the horizon
- Aldi’s cult Kamado BBQ is returning to stores, and it’s more than £1,200 cheaper than Big Green Egg – it even beats Lidl on price
April 20th
- Experts are warning homeowners to think before they spray when spring cleaning this month – your favourite houseplant could be paying the price
- Gardeners with dogs warned of hidden danger in gardens that can be fatal – what you need to do to keep your dog safe
April 19th
- Amanda Holden has just convinced me that chandeliers can look amazing in a garden – this bold take on outdoor lighting looks magical
- Loaf has a space-saving £195 solution for hosting overnight guests, and it's one of the most stylish spare bed alternatives I've seen
- Wild birds will flock to your garden if you start leaving out this £7 Amazon buy – it looks adorable too
April 18th
- QVC just dropped a colourful, 70s-style garden furniture range – I’ve seen the pieces IRL and these are my top 9 picks, including a £140 sunlounger that looks so stylish
- Argos is selling the chicest scalloped potting table – it’s perfect for showing off potted plants in a tiny garden
- IKEA's clever new trinket tray has gone seriously viral on TikTok – for just £15, it doubles as a lamp and phone charger too
- Lidl is selling a new Kamado egg BBQ that is more than £1,200 cheaper than the Big Green Egg – everything you need to do to get your hands on one
April 17th
- Stacey Solomon’s new summer range for George Home will instantly make your bedroom look brighter – 6 Mediterranean-inspired styles that are perfect for summer
- David Beckham has put his stamp on this bestselling Ninja coffee machine in a brand new and exclusive colourway – complete with a wood grain portafilter
- Phillips new bean-to-cup coffee machine is like having a mini cafe in your kitchen – it can make over 50 drinks, hot and iced
- Mary Berry’s secret recipe for keeping slugs and snails at bay is ‘dead easy’ – and really effective
- IKEA's £4 space-saving bins will make following the new, simpler recycling rules in England easier – they're perfect for sorting waste in a tiny kitchen
April 16th
- The 4 garden fence colours that can lower your home’s value and make it harder to sell, according to experts
- Shoppers can't stop raving about this stylish sofa bed – and at £339 for a three-seater, I'm not surprised it's selling out fast
- Aldi is selling a clever mattress vacuum for under £25 that banishes allergens, mites and bacteria with zero chemicals
April 15th
- Amazon launches a rival to Samsung's Frame TV – a first look at the stylish new TV you can hide in plain sight
- Aldi's £2.99 air fryer accessories solve all of the problems I've had with liners before – plus, they're the perfect quick fix for air fryers that have lost their non-stick coating
- 79 councils across England are exempt from new recycling rules up till 2043 – check if yours is one of them
April 14th
- Nespresso's super slim Vertuo Up coffee machine has finally dropped in the UK – here's why it's perfect for cosier kitchens and iced coffee fans
- Waste experts reveal how to deter flies from your food waste bin this summer – 3 easy fixes to make following new recycling rules a breeze
- Loaf’s ‘bed-in-box’ is the best-disguised guest bed I’ve ever seen – you'd never know there was a pull-out mattress inside
- Giovanna Fletcher is the latest celeb to embrace growing this trending veg at home – experts say they’re one of the best things to grow in a small garden
April 13th
- This £12 Habitat checked tray has already sold out seven times – the viral hit is back in stock in new sizes and colourways
- I suffer from decision fatigue, so I’m using the Doom Diamond decluttering method to clear clutter quickly and efficiently – it’s my go-to method for a spring reset
- Dunelm’s bohemian-style outdoor pendant lights are the trick to make your garden lighting look expensive this summer
- Lidl’s whimsical garden lighting is even cheaper than Aldi’s – their £1.99 light-up tulip stake lights steal the show
April 12th
- The most peaceful gardens are adopting this garden furniture trend for 2026 – it makes comfort and style look effortless
- Interior experts say this moody colour trend is the key to giving your bedroom 'main character' energy in 2026
- I did a double-take when I spotted that this garden sofa from Argos was under £200 – its on-trend curved shape makes it look way more expensive
April 11th
- B&M is selling an egg chair that looks just like a Dunelm bestseller – this 1 clever, space-saving feature sets it apart
- If you’re going to buy an IKEA sofa, make it this new modular, curved design that’s under £600 – your guests will never know where it's from
- Garden experts issue a warning to look out for an invasive plant posing a serious threat to native bluebells
April 10th
- The RPSB is warning gardeners to stop feeding birds peanuts and seeds, following the spread of deadly disease – this is what to give birds instead
April 9th
- I banished funky fridge smells using this handy £22 gadget – and it’ll keep eliminating odours for the next 10 years without needing refills
- Garden experts urge gardeners to carry out a final check before digging up ‘dead’ plants – save your favourite plants from the bin
- This is not a drill, Diptyque’s adding 5 new candles to its collection – with the help of the Ideal Home editors, I tried them all ahead of the launch
- Sorry, White Company, M&S is my new go-to for affordable luxury-look pieces – these top picks prove it
April 8th
- M&S has dropped the chicest lamp shade for £45 – it's already a bestseller and selling out fast
- I've been seeing this space-saving dining table everywhere lately – it's perfect for adding seating to a small kitchen
- Every spotless patio owner uses a pressure washer in the spring – this £35 Aldi version is one of the most affordable I’ve seen
- Councils may not take your food waste bin if you use the wrong liner – everything you need to know
April 7th
- 6 picks from Søstrene Grene that will transform a small patio or balcony for under £20 – it’s the perfect balance between whimsy and practicality
- B&Q’s new corner outdoor sofa can transform into a daybed – and the stylish rattan-effect design is already flying off the shelves
April 6th
- George Home’s sell-out £199 Lisbon garden set is back by popular demand for 2026 – it could easily be mistaken for a more expensive set
April 5th
- Singer Cat Burns’ kitchen proves that bold is better - her chosen tile design continues to be a big trend in 2026
April 4th
- You’d never know this stylish sofa was hiding a secret storage compartment – it’s the most comfortable space-saving sofa design I’ve ever sat on
- Garden experts say this is the ultimate low-maintenance filler plant to plug tricky holes in your borders with colour – and right now is the best time to plant it
- 5 fast-growing pink perennials to plant in April – the pretty blooms garden experts recommend to fill your garden with colour quickly
April 3rd
- This is what can go in your recycling and food waste bin under the new, simpler recycling rules that came into force this week in England
- Ninja just launched two brand new Slushi machines – and they both solve the biggest problem I had when hosting with the OG last summer
- Anthropologie’s new Farm Rio home collab starts from just £8 – and it’s summer maximalism at its best
- This £10 Amazon buy will protect your garden birds from dangerous algae this summer – all you need to do is put it in your birdbath
April 2nd
- I'm spotting this stylish tableware trend in all the homeware collections for spring – it's serving design-looks on a small budget
- If I didn't already own a Simba mattress, I'd be snapping up the 'Luxe' whilst it has £500 off this week – our tester found it 'blissful' to sleep on
- This £110 slushie machine at Curry's is racking up 5-star reviews – it's £140 cheaper than the cult Ninja Slushi, and can be with you in time for the Easter weekend
- B&Q’s new orange egg is a dead ringer for the cult Big Green Egg – it’s £995 cheaper too
April 1st
- This is what you can't put in your garden waste bin under the new recycling rules that come into effect this week across England
- Lidl is selling the chicest garden parasol for under £15 – it could easily be mistaken for this £70 John Lewis alternative