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4 ways I’m using fallen leaves to help my garden – they’re a free soil conditioner *and* brilliant for wildlifeThey’re garden gold!
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Kitchen designers reveal the 3 best paint colours for a country kitchen that oozes warmth and characterFarmhouse-style kitchen decor
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Sorry, console tables! This is the space-saving thing experts recommend to add to a narrow hallway insteadPeople are switching their tables
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I put Smeg's new air fryer to the 'chip' test – this is what I discovered about this stylish new cooking applianceWill it be a case of style over substance?
Gardens
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What to do with agapanthus in October – 4 jobs to do now for beautiful flowers next yearFrom deadheading to frost protection, these are the essential jobs to tackle this month
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4 ways I’m using fallen leaves to help the plants and wildlife in my garden
They’re free garden gold!
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Why robins keep driving birds away from your feeder – and what you can do to stop itRobins will defend their territory all year round with surprising aggression
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What to do if your neighbour's gutter overhangs your property – 3 checks to make firstIt's a complicated case...
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5 ornamental grasses that add colour and texture to sparse autumn gardens – and you can plant them nowFlowers aren't the only way to achieve colour in a garden this autumn
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6 beautiful plants to propagate in OctoberExperts say do it now for more free plants next year
What To Buy
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Primark has just dropped a new quiet luxury homeware collection – 6 under £30 buys to make your home look more expensiveThe subtle design features will instantly upgrade your space
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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’m using the Japanese principle of ikigai to make my home a more serene space – how the simple things make life worth livingIt's time to reflect on how our homes can contribute to what makes life meaningful
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Sorry, console tables! This is the thing experts recommend to add to a narrow hallway instead
People are switching their console tables for this to save precious space
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Joanne McNally uses this playful colour as her ‘red thread’ and it beautifully ties her maximalist decor together – interior designers reveal how you can do it tooShe injected plenty of style and fun into her home with one colourway
House Manual
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This £30 Lakeland shoe rack is perfect for keeping muddy shoes tidy this autumn
And its folding design means it’ll suit smaller spaces, too
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I painted our lime-plastered walls myself — 5 simple things to ensure a good resultFrom prepping correctly to using the right tools, patience is also key if you plan on painting lime plaster like I did
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I want plug-in solar panels, but this crucial factor means it will be harder than I thoughtThis simple check highlighted that I'd need to make significant changes before I could use plug-in solar panels at home
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I only use 1 thing to banish mould from my shower grouting – it works every time and requires minimal effortI've been using this clever product for years in rented bathrooms - and it always does the trick!
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Renovation
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5 clever ways to bring natural light into a garage conversion without ruining privacyThere's no need to be left feeling on show with these clever methods of introducing light into a garage conversion
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I’d love a roof lantern in my new extension, but is it a mistake for temperature regulation?This is what the experts told me I should do
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Worried your garage conversion will look like a bolt-on? 4 ways to make it feel seamlessWant to achieve a bigger kitchen by converting your garage? Follow these tips for project success
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I’m already prepping my bedroom for next summer – and this is why I think you should too2027 is set to be even hotter than this year
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'
DIY
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I painted our lime-plastered walls myself — 5 simple things to ensure a good result
From prepping correctly to using the right tools, patience is also key if you plan on painting lime plaster like I did
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I used a paint stripper to restore my dated and mouldy windows — 5 lessons I learnedYou need to do these simple things to ensure a good result
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I put Smeg's new standalone air fryer to the 'chip' test – this is what I discovered about this stylish new cooking appliance
Will it be a case of style over substance?
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Extending out and going open plan has transformed this property to create a light and bright family homeAnd it has curves in all the right places, too
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Is the Nutribullet Chill really the small-kitchen alternative to the Ninja Creami? My review after testing every single settingI set out to find out if this is the compact ice cream maker to buy right now
