Latest advice
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This is the best spot for a poinsettia, according to Feng Shui – and no, it isn’t the living room
It's said to welcome guests and promote festive cheer
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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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Experts reveal how to *properly* clean laminate flooring – and how to keep it sparkling and scuff-free for years to come
Hint: You should definitely put your mop away
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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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How to clean wooden floors – expert tips for daily maintenance and deep cleaning, to keep your floors sparkling
Make sure your wooden floors are given their time to shine
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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
