Exterior
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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
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Ideal Home's Complete Guide to Christmas: Festive Place Mats
Heather Young shows you how to make bespoke Christmas place mats using temporary tattoos
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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.
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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.
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Roof insurance: everything you need to know about protecting your roof
If your roof is damaged, for example because of a storm, then you could face a significant repair bill. But do you need specialist roof insurance? We outline everything you need to know about getting the right insurance in place
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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
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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
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How to replace front door glass
Follow this step-by-step guide to upgrading and replacing front door glass
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How to choose the right door
Use our guide to find the right statement-making door for you
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Types of glazing for your windows, explained: a complete guide
Here’s what you need to know about specifying types of glazing for thermally efficient windows
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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
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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!
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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.
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Replacement windows – how to choose them and how much they cost
Improve your home's look, value and energy efficiency with our go-to guide to replacement windows. We've broken down all the costs and options for you.
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Exterior cladding – a guide to how to clad your home and the rules to follow
The overcoat to your home, this important external layer is what gives the house its character
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See how rainbow bunting is giving these residents a reason to smile
Somewhere over the rainbow, there's a heartwarming sense of solidarity
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Hobbycraft has seen a big spike in sales of THIS Easter decoration
The surprising home accessory that's becoming more and more popular.
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Can you guess which blockbuster films have inspired these Christmas wreaths?
Movie inspired front doors
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Don’t miss fabulous new Aldi Christmas inflatables in aisles today – not that you could!
These giant lovable characters, along with plenty more, are in an Aldi near you right now
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Looking on the bright side – four clever ways to shed light on your extension
Promotional feature with VELUX
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How to remove a chimney – and create much needed space in your home
Claw back extra space by getting shot of an unused chimney-breast
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Promotional feature: Thinking about new windows?
Make it easy with experts who offer a white-glove service...
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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
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External doors – your complete guide to choosing, costing and fitting
They can make or break the look of your home and should dramatically improve energy efficiency and security
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Easter wreath ideas for spring decorating
Forget Christmas wreaths, now it's all about the Easter garland. Here are a few of our favourite Easter wreaths to inspire you
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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!
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How to pick the perfect windows
Windows aren't simply a practical feature of your home.
