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What to do with daffs after flowering for bigger and brighter blooms next year
One wrong move could stunt next year’s growth
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5 home appliances you should never plug into an extension cord, according to experts
Although handy, they shouldn't be used for everything
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IKEA has just launched a new smart lamp to change how we light our homes
Offering a variety of lighting options for under £40
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This genius built-in wardrobe instantly doubled the available space in this bedroom
How one piece of furniture changed everything
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Room Decor
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How to decorate rental walls - clever design tricks that are all easy to remove
Brighten up plain walls in a rental home with these tried and tested ways without losing your deposit
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5 golden rules for pattern clashing - design pros on how they create striking schemes
The only rules you need to know for creating a premium-looking design
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Modern bathroom ideas - 13 ways to create a contemporary scheme
Inject contemporary style into your bathroom with these on-trend tile, colour and design tips
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What colours make a small living room look bigger? Elevate your lounge with this trick
These clever colours will make a compact lounge feel bigger
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12 small bathroom tile ideas to turn your compact bathroom into something spectacular
Transform your shower, loo or ensuite with tiles, no matter what the size of the space
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Should you mix and match sofas? Design experts reveal the answer and their styling tips
Eclectic decor is in - but here's how to make mismatched sofas work
What To Buy
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Explore Ideal Home's expert buying guides & reviews
Whether you need a mattress, lawn mower, candle or even a pizza oven, our buying guides will help you find the right items for your home.
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Best mattress 2024 – tried and tested hybrid, memory foam, and pocket spring mattresses
We've reviewed the best mattresses from the biggest brand names, including Emma, Simba, Tempur, Hypnos, Silentnight, and many more. Here's our verdict on which to shop for the best night's sleep
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This colourful kitchen extension is brimming with feel-good factor
With a keen eye for colour, Lisa Potter-Dixon has created a joyful scheme full of character
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‘Renovating this house has been a labour of love…but it puts a smile on my face every day’
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House Manual
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I tried the 12:12:12 decluttering challenge and I'm never looking back
The results had me pleasantly surprised...
By Jullia Joson
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5 things cluttering your home that can be turned into profit, according to This Morning's money-making expert
Dan Hatfield sheds a light on 5 things in your house you probably had no idea could make you quite a bit of money
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Hoover discount codes for April 2024
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Renovation
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How much does a porch cost? A breakdown of what you can expect to pay
We've put together a general ballpark of costs with all the factors that will influence the final price of building a porch
By Katie Sims
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How to make your front door look more attractive – 10 ways to give it kerb appeal
How to make your front door look more attractive, from paint to plants
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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How to get hold of two free tickets to the Homebuilding & Renovating Show at the NEC Birmingham
Creating your dream home? We have just the thing to help you!
By Rebecca Knight
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The hup! system is revolutionising the way extensions are built – taking projects just days to complete
A home extension complete in less than a week? Yes, really...
By Jullia Joson
DIY
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Dunelm’s scalloped wooden borders are an easy on-trend way to customise old furniture – and prices start at just £12
Personalise your home and embrace the scalloped trend at the same time
By Sara Hesikova
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This viral £10 Amazon hack will make sure your curtains never get stuck again
Say hello to smoothly gliding curtains!
By Sara Hesikova
Gardens
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We've tested every Ooni pizza oven on the market - here's which one you should buy
Wood-fired or gas? High-end or entry-level? We've got all of your Ooni queries covered
By Molly Cleary
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Scarifying vs dethatching – what is the difference?
We clear up the mystery around which approach to take with your lawn
By Ellis Cochrane
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How to get rid of leatherjackets to improve the look and health of your lawn this spring
And tips to prevent them from coming back
By Jullia Joson
News & Views
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Are you guilty of this bath mat drying mistake? This is what you should be doing with it between uses
It's time to rethink your drying routine
By Jullia Joson
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Joseph Joseph launches its first cookware – and the revolutionary design is perfect for kitchens short on storage space
The Space cookware range offers a space-saving design like no other
By Sara Hesikova
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Instagram fans are raving over these gorgeous, luxury-looking Aldi candles that are less than £4 each
Scenting your home doesn't have to break the bank
By Jullia Joson
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There's a new Always Pan on the block - and the brand claims that this time the non stick is better than ever
With earth-friendly materials, the Titanium Always Pan Pro has arrived to switch up the Our Place product range
By Molly Cleary