Top Stories
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‘Window stacking’ is the method experts recommend to keep your home cool this monthPrep and heat-proof your home
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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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5 tips I'm following to keep my kitchen cool this summer – and they don't require a fan or ACThis is the only expert advice you need
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This £20 M&S cooling sheet is selling out fast – and having tested it, I can see whySnap it up before the next wave of hot weather hits
Gardens
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Wimbledon gardeners use this ingenious buy to achieve lush green lawns – you can snap it up for under £20How to achieve a luscious lawn
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'It cleans everything and anything!' – this sub-£200 pressure washer blitzed years of grime on my patio, decking and fencingIs this the best pressure washer around for less than a £200 budget?
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Wildlife experts reveal 1 job you must do every day in July to support birds – it only takes one minuteThis quick and easy task can have a huge impact
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I predict Pooky’s new outdoor rechargeable lanterns are going to fly off the shelves – they’re the prettiest garden lights I’ve seenThey're the perfect way to add some style, colour and whimsy into your garden
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6 July lawn care tips that will keep your grass lush, green and thrivingEven in hot, dry weather!
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5 ways experts are heatproofing their gardens for the July heatwave – tricks to steal to help your garden survive the high temperatures
As hot summers become the new normal, here's how you can help your garden withstand extreme heat
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 £4 IKEA hideaway dish drainer is the secret to clear kitchen worktopsIt makes putting clean items back so much easier, too
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Why your sofa might look different after a heatwave, and what you can do to protect it during the rest of summerAll you need to know before July’s heatwave hits
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5 tips I'm following to keep my kitchen cool this summer – and they don't require a fan or AC
This is the only expert advice you need this summer
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 heatwaveIdeal 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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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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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 happenA 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 colourwayStraight 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
