Top Stories
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‘Window stacking’ is the method experts recommend to keep your home cool this month – this is how to do it in your homePrep and heat-proof your home
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I saved over £500 by reupholstering my dream footstool myself using secondhand findsI made mine for around £100
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I’m choosing this powerful misting fan over a portable air conditioner for the July heatwaveIt's a great choice for cooling a room fast
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Ninja's brilliant new coffee machine just dropped in the most stylish green colourwayIt's straight on the wishlist
Gardens
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5 plants to prune in July for a garden bursting with summer bloomsThese are the garden favourites to give a snip right now
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I'm a homes editor who loves hosting in my tiny garden – these are the 9 buys I'm snapping up at Argos for effortless outdoor gatheringsI'm elevating my outdoor dining set-up this summer
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What to do with tomato plants in July – the 5 things I’m doing this month to encourage a bumper cropExtra toms? Yes, please!
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I asked experts how to weatherproof a pergola – these are the 6 upgrades they recommendedYou'll be able to use it whatever the weather
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This year’s ‘it’ Mediterranean garden plant isn’t what I expected – but it’s surprisingly easy to grow in the UKWho knew?
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5 gorgeous wildflowers that will attract birds to your garden (and keep them coming back), according to wildlife expertsTurn your garden into a bird-friendly oasis
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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This £20 M&S cooling sheet is selling out fast – and having tested it ahead of the July heatwave, I can see whyM&S shoppers are snapping up this cooling sheet before the next wave of hot weather hits
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‘Window stacking’ is the method experts recommend to keep your home cool in the July heatwave – this is how to do it in your home
This is how to prep and heat-proof your home for the impending rise in temperatures
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6 key ingredients every stylish Scandi bathroom needs to create a serene and spa-like schemeThe room recipe to nail this aesthetic in your home
House Manual
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6 kitchen cleaning jobs to complete before the July heatwave – you’ll be thanking yourself for doing these easy tasks when the heat hitsWhile the temperature is a little cooler, it's time to get ahead on these easy tasks
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This IKEA shoe storage hack turns even the smallest of nooks into usable storage spaceIt’ll banish shoe clutter once and for all
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This powerful misting fan cools a room in under a minute – I’m choosing it over a portable air conditioner for the July heatwave
Ideal Home's resident cooling expert has convinced me that this powerful misting fan is a great choice for cooling a room fast
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Where to find portable ACs and fans still in stock – the only places you can buy cooling devices ASAP to see you through the heatwaveWe've tracked down all the places you can still buy a portable AC, plus tips to keep you cool while you wait for delivery
HOMES DISCOUNT CODES
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Boots discount codes - for July 2026SPONSORED Take a look at our Boots discount codes hand-tested by our saving experts.
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Aspire Store discount codes for July 2026SPONSORED Choose from our Aspire Store discount codes and promo codes, hand-tested by our experts.
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Swift Direct Blinds discount codes - for July 2026SPONSORED Use one of our Swift Direct Blinds discount codes hand-tested by our saving experts.
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Lakeland discount codes - for July 2026SPONSORED Choose from our Lakeland discount codes and promo codes, hand-tested by our experts.
Renovation
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Thought your garage was too small for conversion?According to the experts, there are lots of ways to transform even tiny spaces into useful new additions
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Experts reveal the best places to put air conditioning in a housePlus the spots to avoid to get the most out of your investment
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These two easy solutions prevent my glazed patio doors from making my home overheatThese affordable tricks mean my house stays nice and cool in the summer, without compromising on garden views
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Air conditioning doesn't have to be an eye-sore — experts reveal how to get a more stylish finishDo you have to sacrifice style in the name of comfort this summer? Not necessarily
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 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
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I fixed my leaking toilet for £9 and in less that 15 minutesThese are the four steps I followed to fix my leaking loo
More From Ideal Home
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Ninja's brilliant new coffee machine just dropped in the most stylish green colourway
Straight on the wishlist
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We try De'Longhi's latest superstar bean-to-cup coffee machineThis bean-to-cup coffee machine could curb your habit of buying iced lattes forever.
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This deVOL kitchen in a London townhouse is a masterclass in understated eleganceStylish tricks to transform your kitchen into a bright and chic cooking space
