Top Stories
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What to do with hydrangeas in September to keep them looking their best – bag some free plants next year tooExpert tips for your favourite blooms
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I know it's September, but The White Company Christmas shop is officially open, and it always sells out fast6 pieces you’ll regret not picking up now
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Stacey Solomon just declared cosy season open with her autumnal stairscape – it’s easy to recreate on a budgetIt's a simple idea that looks beautiful
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This Dunelm brass dish drainer is perfect for stylish country kitchens – and it's also a smart space-saving hackWho knew drainers could be so pretty?
Gardens
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5 pretty flowers that continue to bloom right into DecemberThese varieties just keep the colour coming
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Should you water bulbs after planting in autumn? The do's and don'ts for perfect bloomsOur experts give us the lowdown on the do's and don'ts
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What do do with hydrangeas in September
And bag some free plants for next year
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Sorry tulips – these lesser-known bulbs will fill my garden with colour for far less effortExperts share their top five alternatives to tulip bulbs
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Don't wait until October – these 7 spring bulbs are worth snapping up and planting in SeptemberNow’s the perfect bulb-planting window
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Can I prune a tree on council land? This is what you can and can't do if a nearby tree is encroaching on your gardenYes, you can, but only in this one case
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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Oti Mabuse's new family kitchen is a lesson in combining glamour and practicalityThis classic Shaker kitchen has a luxurious touch to suit Oti's farmhouse home
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These M&S light-up candles sell out every year – they’re finally back in three stunning new scentsThe cult light-up candle has had a festive new update
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AW26 is all about the sculptural bedside lamp – and these are the best the high street has to offerAll are guaranteed to add a cosy glow to your bedroom this autumn
House Manual
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I used a paint stripper to restore my dated and mouldy windows — 5 lessons I learnedYou need to do these simple things to ensure a good result
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Dunelm’s £30 tabletop heater is perfect for heating the human not the home – it's so stylish, you'll actually want it on showIt's time to start preparing for winter
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Have supermarket cleaning products gone out of style? This is what I really think about ‘premium’ cleaning productsAre they more scent than substance?
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7 things people who have the best laundry routines always haveThey make the whole process so much more manageable
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Renovation
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I’d love a roof lantern in my new extension, but is it a mistake for temperature regulation?This is what the experts told me I should do
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Worried your garage conversion will look like a bolt-on? 4 ways to make it feel seamlessWant to achieve a bigger kitchen by converting your garage? Follow these tips for project success
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I’m already prepping my bedroom for next summer – and this is why I think you should too2027 is set to be even hotter than this year
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I spent £12,000 to make my conservatory usable all year round12 months on, this is whether I think it was actually worth the money
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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Lakeland just dropped a bean-to-cup coffee machine for under £300 – this Sage lookalike is a stealI think there might be a sellout on the cards
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This 1950s cottage is now a dream family homeAfter years in the making, this (now) three-bedroom cottage has been extended into an open-plan masterpiece
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Step inside former Great British Bake Off winner and food writer Edd Kimber's sleek kitchen – 'a baker's dream kitchen come true!'A winning formula
