Latest advice
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How to create a temporary guest bedroom that still feels welcoming over Christmas
Converting a home office, living room or snug into a guest bedroom in advance of hosting over Christmas? These are the things you must do
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Don’t listen to anyone who tells you to give your Christmas cactus sugar water – use this type of fertiliser instead
It can do more harm than good
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This £30 stair basket has quietly fixed the clutter that always builds up on our stairs – it's made such a big difference
It's an easy hallway fix that makes everyday mess on our staircase feel manageable
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I swapped a traditional wreath for a living one this Christmas and it'll be brightening my door well into the new year – here's how I made it
With cheery festive blooms and greenery, this DIY wreath is super-easy to make
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This Christmas houseplant out-blooms all the others, say experts – here's how to make its flowers last into the new year
It's easy to grow, too
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'These little hotspots are touched constantly but rarely cleaned' – the one cleaning job people forget before guests arrive (and why it matters in flu season)
The small surfaces hiding big germs...
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5 of the best Christmas plants with berries – expert-approved picks for showstopping festive displays
Beautyberries, hawthorn and more
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The best winter plants for wildlife – 5 shrubs, trees and flowers that provide food and shelter
Build birds and insects the perfect winter menu
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I made my own festive hanging basket and it's the easiest outdoor Christmas upgrade to add the perfect finishing touch
Bring some festive colour and cheer to your front garden with an easy DIY hanging basket
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This is one of the biggest silent Christmas cactus killers in the home – and it could ruin your plant’s flowers
Nip any damage in the bud...
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The 5 things people with always warm homes have – beat the chill and stock up on these essentials
Quick fixes that you could add in under an hour
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6 of the best outdoor Christmas plants for colour, texture and fragrance over the festive season
A few unusual ones in here...
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How I did a pre-Christmas toy clear-out and got the kids on board – what to keep, toss and donate
This quick toy sort will make a little extra space before the big day
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5 of the best Christmas plants to send as gifts – these festive houseplants are sure to make a loved one smile
Christmas amaryllis, cyclamen and more
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The 5 mistakes killing your poinsettia and how to fix them – expert tips that will keep your festive plant flourishing throughout December
Poinsettias don’t have to be a source of Christmas strife; just follow our expert advice…
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My single-glazed windows were dripping wet every morning before I used these dehumidifier bags – they are a genius, low-cost fix
They're a simple, energy-free trick that helped cut my morning window condensation
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These birds could use a helping hand over the winter months – how to get them to feel safe in your garden
Keep an eye out for these 5 visitors...
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5 of the best Christmas plants for a front porch – give guests a festive welcome
Familiar favourites, unique blooms and more
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The 7 kitchen appliances to deep-clean before Christmas – experts say it’s key to a fuss-free festive period
A little preparation now will make Christmas cooking, hosting and cleaning far smoother
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Poinsettias may be a Christmas classic, but these expert-approved festive houseplants are the real stars of the season
Plant experts share their festive favourites
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5 ways to stop your Christmas tree from dropping its needles straight away – this is where you're going wrong
Battling with a Christmas tree that won't stop dropping needles? Here are potential causes and what to do to stop it
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The expert-approved fan trick that helps your dehumidifier dry laundry in record time – this is how to get the set up just right
Dehumidifier plus fan equals faster laundry drying indoors
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This clever sensor gave my house plants a 'voice' so I'll never forget to water them again – it's a genius Christmas gift for plant parents
It'll keep your plants happy all year-round
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How to protect your Christmas tree from underfloor heating – 3 things you need to do
See it through December!
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This is the easiest way to set up continuous dehumidifier drainage if you're fed up emptying your unit during winter's damp season
Follow this simple, expert step-by-step guide
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Now is the perfect time to build a frog house – it'll attract nature's best slug-busters to your garden
Get started before they enter hibernation
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I asked experts how long it really takes for a dehumidifier to dry laundry – plus how to use it the right way for faster drying
Fast, fresher laundry starts with the right dehumidifier setup
