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I'm not throwing away my Halloween pumpkins this year – here are 7 things I'll be doing instead

Pumpkins are a useful resource in the garden

By Lisa Fazzani
Houseplants are getting bigger, bolder and full of personality in 2027 – these are the trends to know

From statement greenery to ‘plant patina’

By Kayleigh Dray
How to prepare your lawn for El Niño – the 3 best ways to keep your grass alive during heavy rain and stormy weather

Keep your grass afloat!

By Sophie King

Wildlife experts warn against using this common Halloween decoration – it will put birds and hedgehogs at risk

Think twice about your decorations this spooky season

By Maddie Balcombe
4 ways I’m transitioning my garden into a cosy outdoor living space for autumn

Shelter solutions and more

By Sophie King
5 of the best leaf blowers for clearing leaves and debris – cordless machines, budget models and more

Our tried-and-tested favourites

By Luke Edwards

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

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They make the perfect stocking filler or gift to yourself

Forget a second Christmas tree, Habitat's supersized paper snowman is the best way to make a statement this festive season for under £20

Paper is the 'it' material when it comes to Christmas decor this year

By Kezia Reynolds
Next's dual-layer mattress topper promises to make your bed 'hotel-quality'

I slept on it for two weeks to find out if it delivers

By Zoë Phillimore
The White Company’s new ‘extra bright’ Christmas tree lives up to its name – it’s the twinkliest tree I’ve ever come across

If you want your Christmas tree to shine bright, The White Company’s new design is the one for you

By Sara Hesikova

It turns out I’ve been using my radiators all wrong for years and you might have been too

These are the simple tweaks that will save money and make your house cosier

By Natasha Brinsmead
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

By Lauren Bradbury
I’ve searched high and low for the best shoe storage under £50 – these are my top 20 picks for a tidy and organised hallway

Curb clutter and banish muddy footprints

By Lauren Bradbury

6 clever kitchen organisers I’m snapping up to get ahead of my Christmas food shop

So I can spend less time tidying and more time celebrating

By Lauren Bradbury

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This once ugly extension has been transformed into a bold and playful kitchen filled with beautiful antiques

An ugly extension has been given a vintage refresh

By Holly Reaney
Love the idea of a log burner, but don’t have a chimney? All may not be lost

Here’s how you can still have a log burner in your home, plus the alternatives that may suit you better

By Sarah Handley
Octopus launches £500 air con add-on for its heat pumps — but is it really that affordable?

It might seem more affordable than fitting air con, but there's one main caveat to bear in mind

By Sarah Handley

Can't decide whether a resin or gravel driveway will suit your home and needs best?

Both have their pros and cons, but these are the 5 factors you should compare them on

By Natasha Brinsmead

'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 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

By Amy Reeves
I used a paint stripper to restore my dated and mouldy windows — 5 lessons I learned

You need to do these simple things to ensure a good result

By Amy Reeves