Top Stories
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How to attract wrens to your garden – 5 ways to create a sanctuary for one of nature’s best pest controllersThey're mightier than they look!
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Lidl’s new lightweight sun lounger looks like it came straight from a fancy hotel – it’s also great for small gardensGet ready for tanning season
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6 easy-care perennials you can plant once and ignore – reliable plants that will flourish with next to no effortLow-effort plants that reward neglect
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B&M is selling huge olive trees at a bargain price – they’ll give your patio a Mediterranean glow up on a budgetThey're blowing up on TikTok
Gardens
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The Cotswold outdoor kitchen trend is the chicest way to dine alfresco this summerThis timeless trend couldn't be easier to achieve
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4 of the best climbing plants for a front garden – plant these climbers in May for showstopping displaysThey'll wow the neighbours
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Karcher's new pressure washer is powerful, speedy and fuss-free – it made my grimy garden look shiny and newA no-nonsense cleaner that dispatched winter dirt quickly and efficiently
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This stunning, yet unusual, hydrangea variety is perfect for small gardens and patios – it’s low-maintenance, thrives in pots and can be planted right nowAfter spotting this stunning bloom on holiday, it was quite literally stopped me in my tracks
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This £50 IKEA outdoor coffee table hides a secret storage compartment – it's a must-have for small gardensBanish garden clutter for good
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6 fast-growing flowers to sow in May to quickly fill the gaps in your borders and containers with summer colourTry these speedy annuals
What To Buy
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Habitat just quietly dropped the price of its most stylish sofa bed to under £160I've never seen this space-saving design at a lower price
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I’ve tracked down the top places to buy the best garden furniture so that you don’t have toThese are my go-to brands and retailers to shop outdoor furniture
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Best cooling mattress toppers to combat overheating – tried and testedThe 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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Ideal Home's Certified Experts have spent over 15,500 hours testing products so you can trust their in-depth knowledge and adviceNo-nonsense product advice direct from our team of in-the-know experts
Room Decor
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I saw Next's new luxury homeware accessories IRL and can confirm they feel as expensive as they lookNext has added new affordable accessories to its N. Premium home range
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I can't believe this designer-look sculptural table lamp is from Next – my job is to track down the best-looking lamps, and I’ve never seen one like thisYou’d never know this sculptural table lamp from Next’s premium range was a lamp at all
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The 3 best places to shop for ready-made café curtains on the high street for that bistro-chic lookPut down the sewing machine - these café curtains are affordable and ready to hang
House Manual
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Lidl is selling a robot vacuum cleaner for under £60 – it’s the most affordable model I’ve ever seenHow does this incredibly affordable robot vacuum cleaner shape up?
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I gave my tired cloakroom a DIY makeoverHere’s how I transformed the space in 3 days and for just £150
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I thought Shark’s new robot vacuum cleaner would be a gimmick – but it quickly proved me wrongIt's *so* easy to use
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How to clean a Shark vacuum filter - the essential task to keep your vacuum cleaner in full working orderWhen was the last time you cleaned your Shark vacuum filter?
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Renovation
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Got a conservatory that's already starting to overheat?I asked the experts whether conservatory air conditioning is a worthwhile investment or a waste of money
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Does there really have to be a door between your house and conservatory?Or is there a way of opening them up to each other? I asked the experts for the best solution (that doesn’t break the law)
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Is your exterior house colour going out of style? Experts reveal the shades fading in popularity this year and the ones replacing themThe two colours that will elevate your house exterior
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I wish I had a bigger hallway — is a porch the answer?I asked the pros for the 3 best ways to achieve more space in this part of my home
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 updateCream tones and rustic pieces keep it sumptuous but simple
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A dreamy pastel coloured seaside home on the Dorset coastA 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'
More From Ideal Home
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After a fire devastated their home, these homeowner created the kitchen of their dreamsThe couple reframed their misfortune as an opportunity
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This is how to do a black kitchen in style – the fearless monochrome look is both sophisticated and timelessIt's anything but dark
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I got a sneak peek at Salter's budget slushie machine set to rival Ninja's sellout versionThese two products have the same 5 functions in common
