Latest Buying Guides
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The best blenders on the market in the UK - reviewed by experts
Our favourite blenders for blitzing up smoothies, soup, ice and protein shakes
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The best portable air conditioners I’m certain will sell out this summer
If previous years are anything to go by, these best portable air conditioners will be like gold dust when the summer hits
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I’ve searched high and low for the best garden chairs for every budget and style – these are the top 18 I recommend
From the most comfortable design to the best egg chairs, these are the garden chairs that should be on your radar
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I never thought robot lawn mowers were worth the hype, but these 3 smart machines won me over
They're perfect for busy gardeners
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I’m a vacuum expert, and these are the best cordless vacuum cleaners you can buy for grab-and-go cleaning
My top-rated dust busters from Shark, Dyson, Gtech and more
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I’ve tracked down the top places to buy the best garden furniture so that you don’t have to – these are my top recommendations
These are my go-to brands and retailers to shop outdoor furniture for this al fresco season and beyond
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These are the best chair beds for hosting overnight guests if you have limited space
7 best chair beds for sitting and sleeping – space-saving overnight hosting solutions tried and tested by the Ideal Home team
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The best patio cleaners for revamping paths and pavers – these 7 products impressed us the most
Our top tried-and-tested picks
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I'm a robot vacuum cleaner convert – and these are the 6 models I rate for effortless hands-free cleaning
I tested top models from Eufy, Shark, Dyson and more
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14 best sofa beds – comfortable, stylish, and versatile
The best sofa beds for hosting overnight guests in style – I've found the most comfortable sofa beds from Habitat, John Lewis, Habitat, Heal's, Sofa.com, and more
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I’ve tried around 300 sofas and counting – these are the 14 best sofas that impressed me the most, with something for every style and budget
From budget to luxury, corner to storage sofas, these are the ones I can’t stop talking about and recommending to everyone
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The best Ninja air fryer of 2025 - our definitive ranking of these game-changing appliances
Wondering which is the best Ninja air fryer to switch up your cooking? Here's everything you need to know
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My kids and I camped out in our living room to find the best air beds for hosting overnight guests – these are my 6 top recommendations
To sleep extra guests or to take camping, these are the best air beds money can buy
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The 8 best dual zone air fryers as tested by the Ideal Home team
All of the best dual zone air fryers that I've tried and tested – so that you can read up before you invest
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Forget the rest, these are the 3 best air fryers to buy in the UK – I've narrowed it down after testing dozens of them
This shortened list offers something for everyone
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I test vacuums for a living, and these are the 6 handheld models I’d recommend for quick cleans in the home (and the car!)
The best handheld vacuum cleaners for speedy cleans, awkward corners and a crumb-free car
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I've selected the best heated clothes airers and drying pods that dry clothes fast, so you can save time and money
These tried and tested picks dry laundry faster indoors
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I tested the best air purifiers against dust, cooking smells and smoke – these are the 6 I’d pick for a healthy home this winter
The best air purifiers for improving indoor air quality, as tested by the Ideal Home team
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The best pod coffee machines, as tested by the Ideal Home team
These are pod coffee machines you need to get your caffeine fix, pronto
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The best fans for a comfortable home environment year-round
We've tried and tested bestselling fans from the likes of Meaco, Duux, Dyson and more
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The best bean-to-cup coffee machines I've reviewed
For at-home coffee, these machines give you an unbeatable experience
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The best carpet cleaners for professional-looking results at home – my top picks as Ideal Home’s Floorcare Expert
I put carpet cleaners from big brands like VAX, Bissell and Shark up against felt-tip, tea and mud stains
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I put the best electric blankets and heated throws to the test – these are my 5 top recommendations
Tried and tested, these are the best electric blankets and heated throws you can buy – from luxury dual-controlled doubles to the most affordable heated blankets
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We tested the best ironing boards in 2026 to easily de-crease your laundry pile
Our picks of the best ironing boards from Brabantia, Joseph Joseph, Beldray and more
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The best memory foam pillows I've tested – my 6 top recommendations from Panda, Tempur, and more
I've slept on them all, and these are the best brands of memory foam pillows to shop
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The best coffee machines, all reviewed and ranked
I've tried dozens of coffee machines to bring you this list of recommendations
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Best electric heaters, tried and tested
These 6 buys are my top picks for heating the room you’re in
