https://www.idealhome.co.uk/renovation/heating-and-cooling/solutions-to-prevent-overheating-through-patio-doorsIdeal HomeenThese two easy solutions prevent my glazed patio doors from making my home overheat when temperatures skyrocket2026-06-28T12:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VKBXFhWnYxy4SHtuKqYgWb.jpghttps://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/kitchen/why-i-would-never-choose-a-south-facing-kitchenIdeal HomeenWhy I'd never choose a south-facing kitchen as a Kitchen Editor – the alternative orientations that will deliver a sunny, but cool cooking space2026-06-28T11:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/e4YzooP8bq7BgqdqisFo3k.jpghttps://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-reuse-old-paving-slabs-and-gravel-in-the-gardenIdeal HomeenDon't throw away old pavers and gravel – here are 5 clever and easy ways to reuse them around your garden2026-06-28T10:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rxj53VwxY4gSm8kM6VjqGN.pnghttps://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/bathroom/red-bathroom-colour-trend-2026Ideal HomeenRed is the 'it' bathroom colour choice for 2026 - here's how to use this dramatic shade in cloakrooms, ensuites and family bathrooms2026-06-28T09:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HPkSPh6YqP3ZZWVWvS4S7W.jpghttps://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-fill-small-pots-in-the-gardenIdeal HomeenYour small potted plants won't survive a hot summer if you use the wrong soil – this is the mix experts recommend2026-06-28T08:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hYq9UxQRNS7MjTE4PbCx5m.jpghttps://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/ways-to-shade-plants-without-moving-themIdeal Homeen4 ways to shade plants during hot weather without moving them, according to garden experts – say goodbye to faded flowers and yellow leaves2026-06-28T06:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/U7yBYpxGUkzYVAP3ytHMo7.pnghttps://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-keep-container-plants-watered-in-julyIdeal HomeenHow I'm keeping my container plants well watered in July without needing to water them every day – and none of them involve a hose pipe2026-06-27T15:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/imLSUNt3vB2kfL64ARknC7.jpghttps://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/mushroom-solar-garden-lightsIdeal HomeenThis magical garden lighting trend looks straight out of a fairytale – this is where to snap up these whimsical lights for as little as £82026-06-27T13:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7b6fspDbfuEUZjceUp48gV.jpghttps://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/prettiest-edible-plants-to-growIdeal Homeen9 of the prettiest edible plants to grow if you want a garden that looks as good as it tastes – they'll add colour, scent and flavour2026-06-27T12:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7vRCZXmWur6MseNBcC7RMj.jpghttps://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/energy-saving/appliances-to-switch-off-during-a-heatwaveIdeal Homeen5 appliances experts say to unplug immediately – they make your home hotter and waste energy in a heatwave2026-06-27T11:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/khAfJpgeTFaM7Fzpn36bth.jpghttps://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/small-appliances/kettle-colour-trend-2026Ideal HomeenSorry, cream kettles - this new neutral shade is the trendiest choice for any kitchen in 20262026-06-27T10:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hpYG5XQHRVSs5UucCh59zN.jpghttps://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/using-electric-toothbrush-on-tomato-plantsIdeal HomeenGardeners are using electric toothbrushes to encourage their tomato plants to produce more tomatoes – here’s how the trick could earn you a bumper crop2026-06-27T09:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rU3AhxmmgaqEdgx36Np4xP.jpghttps://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/house-tours/norfolk-suffolk-border-former-barn-with-a-mellow-paletteIdeal HomeenA host of mixed contemporary touches with mellow shades have revived this 16th-century farm buildingThis home's dreamy colour palette is instantly soothing2026-06-27T08:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uw5iRCPq4dkWLxhZRFGK7L.gifhttps://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/things-i-got-rid-of-when-i-downsizedIdeal HomeenI downsized from a two-bedroom flat to a tiny studio – these are the 5 things that I got rid of, and honestly, I don’t miss them2026-06-27T06:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9AbtqFYoZtPKLdhGt73L6X.jpghttps://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/cool-down-cornersIdeal HomeenCool down corners are the heatwave hack experts swear by if you don’t have an air conditioner – here’s all you need to know2026-06-26T14:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Z7GGTbXCYAwQQywFPtq9RY.jpghttps://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/vegetables-to-sow-in-containers-in-juneIdeal Homeen7 vegetables to sow in containers right now for delicious late-summer harvests – these fast-growing varieties are perfect for small gardens2026-06-26T13:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/h9PTWUfZjpkaVp3fsqnoWo.jpg