Top Stories
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Kitchen items you can no longer recycle when decluttering due to new bin rules in EnglandWhat to do with them instead
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4 easy ways to dispose of garden waste if you don’t have a garden waste bin and aren't eligible for a collectionNo collection, no worries
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6 beautiful plants that stop weeds from taking over your garden – evergreen beauties and pollinator favouritesThey'll save you hours of weeding
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Sorry, beige, the most stylish homes are ditching this popular neutral for these 2 warm and earthy coloursThese shades are replacing it
Gardens
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B&M has just slashed the price of its already-affordable garden egg chair – everything you need to know about it’s 50% off garden furniture saleIs this the best garden furniture sale of the summer?
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Aldi’s super-affordable gas pizza oven is back and £230 cheaper than Ooni – I’m obsessed with its on-trend update for 2026Run, don't walk
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6 beautiful plants that stop weeds from taking over your garden beds
Evergreen beauties and pollinator favourites that will save you hours of weeding
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STIHL's new cordless grass trimmer is quieter than other models, with just as much power – it tidied my lawn edges in no timeIt's effortless!
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7 speedy ways to kill weeds – garden experts swear by these 5-minute methods to get rid of them without the overwhelmKeep weeds under control all season with these quick, expert-backed tricks
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4 easy ways to dispose of garden waste if you don’t have a garden waste bin
How you can dispose of garden waste if you're not eligible for a collection
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 floorsSave 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 avoidCotton, 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 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 asked 3 interior designers and paint experts what colour to pair with Farrow & Ball’s iconic Sulking Room PinkThis dusky pink shade is one of the brand's bestsellers – and these are the colours that complement it the most
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Plan the perfect workspace at home – 3 design experts reveal their tipsThere are plenty of ways to make home working productive and stylish
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Fed up with clutter? This is the exact amount of crockery you *actually* need in a kitchenThe exact equation for a clutter-free kitchen
House Manual
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Only the most efficient cleaners use these steam cleaner hacks in their home – I swear by them as Ideal Home’s Cleaning EditorI've cracked the steam cleaning code
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Kitchen items you can no longer recycle when decluttering due to new bin rules in England
What to do with them instead
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Waste experts reveal what to put in a compost bin vs a food waste bin – mistaking the two could cost you a healthy gardenBoth are very important for the upkeep of a sustainable home
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I stopped wasting money on my washing machine by using a cooler 30° cycle for four weeksThis is how much I saved and the laundry was just as clean
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Renovation
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Does there really have to be a door between your house and conservatory?Or is there a way of opening them up to each other? I asked the experts for the best solution (that doesn’t break the law)
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Is your exterior house colour going out of style? Experts reveal the shades fading in popularity this year and the ones replacing themThe two colours that will elevate your house exterior
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I wish I had a bigger hallway — is a porch the answer?I asked the pros for the 3 best ways to achieve more space in this part of my home
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What is the ideal porch size – and can you ever go too big?I asked the experts how you ensure an addition to the front of your home is in proportion for maximum kerb appeal
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 tried De'Longhi's Primadonna bean-to-cup machine - it's so clever, it's like having a live-in barista in your kitchenI'm blown away by the intelligence of this coffee machine
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