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Every interiors editor I know goes to this brand for expensive-looking garden furniture, and they're having a massive clearance sale right now

12 pieces on my watchlist

By Rebecca Knight
I wasted years using a garden parasol – we swapped it for an awning, and it's made such a difference

It's doubled our usable shade on sunny days on our patio

By Jenny McFarlane
Can you use an irrigation system during a hosepipe ban? It could be your garden's loophole

But only if you use this type

By Sophie King

5 hidden fire risks that could destroy your garden during a heatwave – how to keep your home and family safe

Long periods of hot, dry weather mean your garden is at greater risk of fire

By Kezia Reynolds
I hosted my hen-do in my garden during the heatwave and wish I'd invested in these 5 outdoor hosting buys

Learn from my mistakes when hosting outdoors in the heat

By Rebecca Knight
What to do with hydrangeas in August – the non-negotiables to keep them looking their best

Your summer checklist to keep yours happy and healthy

By Lisa Fazzani

Primark has just dropped a new quiet luxury homeware collection – 6 under £30 buys to make your home look more expensive

The subtle design features will instantly upgrade your space
I’ve tracked down the top places to buy the best garden furniture so that you don’t have to

These are my go-to brands and retailers to shop outdoor furniture
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

Ideal Home's Certified Experts have spent over 15,500 hours testing products so you can trust their in-depth knowledge and advice

No-nonsense product advice direct from our team of in-the-know experts

I spy pumpkins, pumpkins and more pumpkins

Dunelm has the ultimate dish drying mat for a country cottage kitchen

Unaesthetic draining boards are a thing of the past

By Holly Cockburn
5 living room features that give interior experts the 'ick'

The pet peeves the pros can't stand

By Amy Hunt
M&S just elevated linen bedding to a whole new level

I'm a Sleep Editor, and I've never seen this cool and breathable fabric look so luxe before

By Amy Lockwood

How to stop flies from coming into the house – 5 quick and easy methods that prove prevention is always better than the cure

The hacks you need to know

By Sara Hesikova
5 ways to get flies out of the house – expert-approved ways to banish these annoying visitors

How to maintain a fly-free home

By Tamara Kelly
My tiny kitchen was ruled by clutter until I spotted these clever £2 organisers at Lidl – they'll double cupboard and fridge space and turn chaos into calm

I’m in my organising era

By Kezia Reynolds

3 things people with a tidy home NEVER do – what to avoid for a clutter-free house 365 days of the year

These mistakes are major clutter catalysts

By Lauren Bradbury

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Can fitting air conditioning boost your home’s value? This is what the experts say

Done well, adding air conditioning could make your home more desirable to potential buyers

By Sarah Handley
My neighbour and I both have gravel driveways, but hers always looks neater than mine

I've discovered her secret

By Sarah Handley
How to stop a tarmac driveway from melting in summer

Solve the problem and prevent it from happening again with these expert tips

By Natasha Brinsmead

Is air conditioning really going to be banned in the UK? This is what the experts say

This is the truth behind the rumours, and how you can ensure yours does fall foul of the rules

By Sarah Handley

'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
A dated Georgian cottage gets a modern-country update

Cream tones and rustic pieces keep it sumptuous but simple
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

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'

I avoided skirting boards in my lime-plastered spare room and used this rustic alternative instead

Skirting boards aren't for every house or room, so we opted for something different

By Amy Reeves
I saved over £500 by reupholstering my dream footstool myself - here's how I used secondhand finds to make it happen

A professionally upholstered footstool can set you back hundreds, but I made mine for around £100

By Holly Cockburn