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Tulips past their best? Here's what to do next so you'll have vibrant blooms next year
Do the wrong thing, and your tulips will suffer next year
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How to get rid of hard water stains in a shower with baking paper – it really works!
This viral cleaning hack will fix the problem in no time
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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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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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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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‘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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Best heated clothes airers – tried and tested for drying clothes indoors, fast
The best heated clothes airers will speed up indoor drying times during cold or wet weather – here are our top recommendations from Lakeland, Dry:Soon, Minky, Argos, John Lewis, and more
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LEGO is trialling a brick take-back service – it's the ideal solution to finally declutter your toy storage boxes
Your trash may be someone else's treasure
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HOMES DISCOUNT CODES
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Hoover discount codes for April 2024
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Ninja Kitchen discount codes for April 2024
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Swift Direct Blinds 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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Fire pit seating ideas - 6 ways to inject style and personality into your outdoor space
These fire pit seating ideas couldn’t get any hotter
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to stop snails eating plants naturally – 8 foolproof methods, as recommended by gardening experts
These are the most effective ways to keep snails at bay
By Jullia Joson
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How to soundproof a garden - 7 ways to block out the noise
Stuck with noisy neighbours? Busy road ruining your garden tranquillity? Here’s some effective ways to shut out the sounds
By Richard Jones
News & Views
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This standout deal on the Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Oven makes it less than £300 for this weekend only
Pizza, anyone?
By Molly Cleary
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This editor-favourite rug brand is having a rare sitewide sale! These are the ones we already have and love
Ruggable offering up to 20% off sitewide and you don't want to miss it
By Rebecca Knight
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Kelly Hoppen says you should 'never' do this with your furniture – but not all interior experts agree
Does this 'faux pas' have its place in the modern world?
By Jullia Joson
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LEGO is trialling a brick take-back service – it's the ideal solution to finally declutter your toy storage boxes
Your trash may be someone else's treasure
By Jullia Joson