Top Stories
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Jamie Oliver's genius hack will double the cooking space of your air fryer - it's already my go-to trick
This small change can improve countless recipes
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How often do you clean your bathroom? Cleaning experts reveal the tasks we should all be doing
Clean regularly to keep your bathroom fresh
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Is wall panelling still on trend in 2025? Yes, but not as you've seen it before with 3 new looks
What interior and wall panelling experts have to say
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5 tricks for ventilating a bathroom with no windows - keep mould and humidity under control
No window? Try out these easy alternatives
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Room Decor
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Sofas are getting a micro update for 2025 – what you need to know about the sofa piping trend
The latest statement-making living room trend that proves individualistic interiors are in
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6 things I always see in the most stylish boho-inspired living rooms, as an interior stylist
Discover the key ingredients to achieving a free-spirited, eclectic living space
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Living room colour schemes – 26 on-trend shades and timeless colour combos to bring your lounge to life
Whether you’re after the hottest colours, timeless palettes or stylish tone pairings
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What is Wabi-sabi? The minimal kitchen trend designed to give you peace of mind in 2025
This simplistic approach to kitchen design is the key to a mindful cooking space
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5 colours that go with brown – colour combos experts use to make this shade look incredible in any room
How to make this trending shade really shine
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Small hallway ideas – 38 ways to make your tiny entryway look both stylish and bigger than it really is
How to turn your little hall into an elevated space that looks larger than it is
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Renovation
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Floodproofing a house — 12 things flood experts say you can do while renovating
Your home doesn't have to be in a flood zone to be at risk of water damage. Protect it with these top renovation tips
By Sarah Handley
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Storm damage - how to minimise the impact from Storm Éowyn on your home
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Is your garden room breaking the law without you realising it? Experts explain how to tell and what to do if it is
Your garden room might give you an ideal bit of extra space, but is it falling foul of rules and regulations?
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Extension ideas for small houses — 11 clever ways to increase space in a compact home
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DIY
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3 reasons why your washing machine is leaking from underneath - and what you can do to fix it, according to experts
A leaking washing machine can mean a multitude of problems...
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How long does it take to tile a bathroom? Why tiling experts recommend giving yourself a week to complete this task
As a general rule of thumb, this is how long you should be leaving to get the job done properly
By Kezia Reynolds
Gardens
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32 front garden ideas for your home's best ever kerb appeal
These are our favourite planting, landscaping and styling tips
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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How to take root cuttings and fill your garden borders with perennials for free
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News & Views
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I just discovered a heated duvet is a thing – I'm so impressed it's convinced me to rethink using an electric blanket
The newly launched Dreamland heated duvet is a game-changer for staying warm in bed on cold winter nights
By Amy Lockwood
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The Ninja Slushi is back
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A robot vacuum with legs?! This new release has become the world’s first to offer ‘a truly hands-free’ approach to cleaning — and I’m already impressed
I’m a vacuum expert, and this is the first time I’ve ever seen anything quite like this
By Lauren Bradbury
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