Exteriors
Our exterior renovations cover everything from doors and windows to render and cladding. And we explain how to maintain elements such as your roof and guttering
Exterior
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Make a celebrity entrance – Holly Willoughby leads the way with her Christmas door decorations
Forget celebrity Christmas trees, this year is all about their front doors
By Tamara Kelly
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How to replace front door glass
Follow this step-by-step guide to upgrading and replacing front door glass
By Rhoda Parry
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Outdoor wall decor ideas - 15 ways to brighten up garden walls and fences
Cheer up an uninspiring outlook with these easy ideas and neat tricks to transform outdoor wall decor
By Lisa Fazzani
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How to insulate a garage door – step by step
Follow our guide to garage door insulation to create a warm, dry and energy efficient space
By Rhoda Parry
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Make it personal this year with new Next Christmas wreaths, barware and more
The retailer is helping us put our stamp on Christmas 2019 with extensive personalised homeware
By Tamara Kelly
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Exterior paints and finishes
Let a coat of fresh colour bring outside spaces to life and protect your house, shed and fencing from the elements
By Ginevra Benedetti
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The unusual door trend that’s sweeping social media
Instagram is filled with colourful doors but this new trend is focusing on a particular part
By Lizzie Thomson
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Can you guess the most popular front door colour for 2018?
This question caused a bit of a stir here at Ideal Home HQ, as none of us guessed right!
By Tamara Kelly
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Four expert tips to help protect your home and garden from storm damage
Keep your home safe this stormy February
By Rebecca Knight
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Rendering a house – everything you need to know
Looking to cover your brickwork with a render? Here's the lowdown on this popular exterior finish.
By Amy Cutmore
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Have you spotted the animal print doormat shoppers are going wild for?
The new animal print design is causing quite the stir on social media
By Tamara Kelly
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The 5 benefits of rendering a house according to Charlie Luxton
Find out why render not only looks good, but offers practical advantages too
By Charlie Luxton
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What is secondary glazing and does it work?
Everything you need to know about secondary glazing, plus the pros and cons
By Rebecca Foster
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Paved driveways could soon be banned in the UK due to new restrictions
New driveway rules could pave the way to greener alternatives preventing river pollution
By Millie Hurst
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Selling up? Dulux reveals the paint job that could add 25 per cent to the value of your home
According to new research from Dulux Weathershield, a fresh lick of paint could increase a home’s perceived value by nearly a quarter
By Amy Cutmore
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Spruce up your doorstep for spring - 4 great buys
Give your home instant kerb appeal with a quick spruce up and 4 great buys
By Julie Butterworth
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George Clarke has some strong views on exterior cladding – do you think he’s right?
He's been sharing his thoughts on social media
By Amy Cutmore
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See how savvy homeowner adapts garden fence for social distance gatherings – ingenious!
Cheers to adapting homes during these weird and wonderful times
By Tamara Kelly
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Modern Country Makes: How to make a log sign
We show you a few simple steps on making a unique log sign to decorate your home.
By Ideal Home
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Best Christmas garlands to invite festive cheer into your home
We’ve picked a selection of the best new designs to help give your home a festive spruce up this season.
By Tamara Kelly
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See why this happy home accessory is trending – with IKEA and B&M designs from just £5
Shoppers are uniting over a love of colour
By Tamara Kelly
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Decorating with Christmas lights – ideas and arrangements to add festive sparkle
Creative ways to use Christmas lights to transform any festive interior
By Tamara Kelly
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Driveway ideas – 14 winning entrances with stunning paving, lighting and edging designs
If you're on the hunt for driveway ideas, we'll steer you in the right direction, whether you have a small path or a large front garden to work with.
By Jenny McFarlane
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How to choose the right door
Use our guide to find the right statement-making door for you
By Ginevra Benedetti
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The best outdoor Christmas lights – to give your garden a festive sparkle
The power of these outdoor Christmas lights will bring the festivities outside, and spread cheer to the front of your home
By Annie Collyer
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Aldi is selling a massive Christmas wreath and it's pre-lit with 1,000 lights
We predict a sell-out!
By Millie Hurst
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Green roof systems – a guide to installing a sedum roof at home
Looking to be environmentally friendly with a touch of style? A green roof may be just what you need...
By Jenny McFarlane