Top Stories
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What to do with hydrangeas in February – these key garden jobs will have your plants ablaze with colour come spring and summer
Get your hydrangeas prepped for the new season
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6 old-fashioned plants making a big comeback in 2026 – expect bold colour and beautiful blooms to dominate gardens this year
Show these grandma-style plants some love
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Habitat has just launched a stylish new £299 sofa bed – and with its hip 1950s vibe, I predict this retro design will sell fast
Habitat is bringing retro back, and I'm here for it
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I’m on a mission to make my home happier in 2026 – 5 science-backed things psychologists and interior designers told me to do
Your home environment impacts your mental well-being
Gardens
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Can I prune my neighbour's tree? Only if you check these 4 things first, warn legal experts
Ignoring them could be legally risky
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The rain killed my friend's pot plants, so I told her to try this £6 solution – now, her container plants are thriving (even in torrential downpours!)
It's so simple, but *so* effective
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What to do with hydrangeas in February – these key garden jobs will have your plants ablaze with colour come spring and summer
Get your hydrangeas prepped for the new season
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Shirlie Kemp reveals the one plant colour she’d never have in her garden, and it’s the main cause of disputes between her and husband Martin
The star spoke about her and husband Martin's combined love and passion for gardening
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Sow brassicas like kale and cauliflower indoors now for productive, tasty crops
6 types to start in February
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6 old-fashioned plants making a big comeback in 2026 – expect bold colour and beautiful blooms
Show these grandma-style plants some love
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 saw all the best bits of George Home's new homeware collection IRL - these are the hidden gems I'm adding to my basket ASAP
The best pieces hiding in the spring/summer range
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'Convenience kitchens' is the design ethos that will transform how you use your kitchen – these 3 design tips put functionality first
Designing for convenience is the way forward
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I checked Habitat’s website every day, waiting for the chrome Caliban table lamp to come into stock – it’s finally here, and I’m calling it an instant classic
I feel like a kid at Christmas!
House Manual
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4 things minimalists throw out every day (and why you probably should too)
Some of them might surprise you
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I’m a lazy cleaner, but the best vacuum mops offer twice the clean with half the effort – and after testing, these are my top 3 picks
I'm a little obsessed with vacuum mops, and these three have won me over more than most
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This beautiful electric heater is the log burner alternative I’ve been searching for
The VonHaus Electric Stove & Log Store is an ideal option ifm like me, you want the log burner look on a budget
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My nan introduced me to this old-school cleaning tool – now I won’t dust my house without it (and it’s professional cleaner-approved!)
I didn't understand the hype, but now I'm converted
HOMES DISCOUNT CODES
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Pro Breeze discount codes - in February 2026
SPONSORED Choose from our Pro Breeze discount codes and promo codes, hand-tested by our experts.
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Pagazzi discount codes for February 2026
SPONSORED Choose from our Pagazzi discount codes and promo codes, hand-tested by our experts.
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Aspire Store discount codes for February 2026
SPONSORED Choose from our Aspire Store discount codes and promo codes, hand-tested by our experts.
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Garden Trading discount codes - in February 2026
SPONSORED Use these Garden Trading discount codes to save on garden furniture, outdoor lighting, and garden decor.
Renovation
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What is solar control glass? This is what the experts say
Could it be key to preventing your home overheating in summer?
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Is it worth replacing a bad extension with something better?
As someone who inherited a bad extension, I asked the pros whether it's ever worth improving one or if it's better to just start over
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A heat pump won’t work at my house, but these are the alternatives I’m considering
There's a promising sustainable option that I'm very interested in
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Are woodburning stoves going to be banned in the UK?
This is what the experts told me about the rumours
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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I limewashed my walls for the first time, and now I'm hooked – here’s 5 things I learnt from the process
It wasn’t as easy as regular painting, but I’m absolutely smitten
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This is how to paint IKEA furniture like a pro – experts reveal all the tools, techniques and processes essential to making your DIY project a success
It's all you need to transform your flatpack furniture beyond recognition with little more than paint
More From Ideal Home
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A derelict flower shop is now a small but perfect home
The clever conversion makes the most of every part of the compact floorplan
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I've spotted Nigella Lawson is a longtime fan of this hugely popular cookware brand – I'm going to be imitating her choice of colour with this viral pan
The chef owns this Instagram-famous pan in the most charming shade
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How easy is it to make mushroom coffee at home? Actually much easier than I thought – here's why you don't need a coffee machine to master it
All of the various means and methods to making mushroom coffee
