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What to do with hydrangeas in the autumn – 5 essential tasks for healthy blooms next year
Your checklist for happy, healthy hydrangeas
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Is this the perfect sofa bed? IKEA's new £650 launch turns into a full-size bed for two *and* has hidden storage
I'm seriously impressed
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When to plant fruit trees – this window will get bare-root and container-grown trees off to the best possible start
It's almost time!
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The price of Ninja's sell-out Luxe Café bean-to-cup machine just dropped by £100 in its stylish new colourway
It takes it to a much lower price
Ideal Home Experts
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Gardens
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For a fruit tree that thrives in your garden, you need to learn about rootstocks
They're the most important part of the tree!
By Sophie King
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5 of the very best mulch for vegetable gardens for successful crops
Compost, leafmould and more
By Kayleigh Dray
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When to lift dahlia tubers – the ideal window for stronger, healthier blooms
Aim for this sweet spot
By Lauren Bradbury
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This is how deep you should be planting your daffodil bulbs – don't spoil next year’s blooms!
Follow this rule of thumb
By Sophie King
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Gardeners should leave these 2 fruits on their lawn if they want birds to flock to their gardens this winter
It's important to provide birds with an energy boost during this time of year
By Kezia Reynolds
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When I'm looking for a new fruit tree, these are the 5 stockists I check first
Apples, pears, figs...
By Sophie King
What To Buy
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Aldi's new £100 robot vacuum also sweeps and mops – it's a time-saving must-have for spotless floors
Save on time and money
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I asked bedding experts what the best sheet material for a good night's sleep is – the fabrics to buy, and one to avoid
Cotton, linen, bamboo, and silk sheets are all high on our experts' list
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Best cooling mattress toppers to combat overheating – tried and tested
The best cooling mattress toppers for a cooler and more breathable sleep – tried and tested options from Simba, Panda, Emma, Silentnight, and more
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Meet Ideal Home's Certified Experts - they've spent over 1,000 hours testing everything from appliances to mattresses so you can shop wisely
No-nonsense product advice direct from our team of in-the-know experts
Room Decor
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I love a memory foam pillow, but I don't love how hot they make me – this cooling gel pillow just solved that
I put the REM-Fit 500 Cool Gel Pillow to the test
By Rachel Tompkins
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I've scoured the shops for the best bathroom lighting so you don't have to – this is where to buy trend-led styles and practical picks
I'm shedding some light on the best places to shop
By Holly Cockburn
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The 3-5-7 styling trick designers use to make their shelves and coffee tables look so good – it's a simple way to create balance and interest
This is why the rule of odd numbers will elevate your home
By Sara Hesikova
House Manual
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Ladybirds are swarming homes across the UK this October – these 6 scents will safely keep them outside
You may have noticed a sudden influx of ladybirds - this is how to keep them out of your home
By Kezia Reynolds
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I’ve just found out my Halloween decor could cost me thousands in fines – how to make sure you don’t do the same
You need to think about more than the aesthetics
By Kezia Reynolds
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I just discovered these tiny cleaning tools from Beldray, and they're incredible for tackling tight corners and awkward angles
Proof that bigger isn't always better
By Kezia Reynolds
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Experts want you to do this one thing if you’re using an air purifier or dehumidifier this autumn
When you think about it, it makes total sense
By Lauren Bradbury
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Renovation
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These 5 underfloor heating mistakes will make your system cost more to run and less efficient
No wonder experts say they should be avoided
By Sarah Handley
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How to tell if underfloor heating is a good idea in your home
Experts explain the real pros and cons all homeowners should know
By Sarah Handley
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6 floorcoverings that work really well with underfloor heating
And the ones that should be avoided at all costs
By Sarah Handley
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6 lessons I learned when installing my own log burner
And why you should think twice before doing the same
By Natasha Brinsmead
Ideal Homes
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'The restoration of the cottage has been well worth the journey'
A sensitive renovation and neutral colour palette have accentuated the character of this pretty Cotswold cottage
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A dated Georgian cottage gets a modern-country update
Cream tones and rustic pieces keep it sumptuous but simple
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A dreamy pastel coloured seaside home on the Dorset coast
A bold move to the Dorset coast saw this family completely transform their dated 1980s house into their ideal home
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This tiny Cotswold cottage makes the most of every inch with a tailored, high-end look
‘I could see the cottage’s potential, and I knew I could make the layout work'
DIY
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Upcycling furniture? Here are 5 things I wish I knew first
Countless upcycling projects (and plenty of mistakes) later, here's what I wish I knew before my first project
By Holly Reaney
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This DIY panelling mistakes could cost you £2,000
If you're considering installing DIY panelling, make sure you don't make this common mistake
By Holly Reaney
More From Ideal Home
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Look closely at this kitchen extension - the owner's obsession with getting the small details right has paid off in a big way
They created the contemporary kitchen of their dreams
By Maxine Brady
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Is it worth buying a food steamer? I've boiled my veggies for 10 years, and last week started using a steamer – here's why I'll never go back
A tiered food steamer is the appliance my kitchen has been missing – here's why I'll never go back to boiling my vegetables again
By Annie Collyer
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'I'm going to get another just in case they stop selling them' – Shoppers are loving Dunelm's pastel cookware pieces
You need to see Dunelm's new-in cookware
By Molly Cleary