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Latest Buying Guides
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The 14 best air fryers in the UK, complete with reviews, from the Ideal Home team
We've reviewed the best air fryers from Ninja, Instant, Tefal, Phillips, Tower and more. Here's our ranking of the ones we love after testing
By Molly Cleary
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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
By Molly Cleary
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Our tried and tested top non-stick pans for fried eggs, pancakes, and speedy stir-fries
We've done the flipping and sticking so you don't have to
By Molly Cleary
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Best soup makers in the UK - I tried and tested 5 favourites
Reviews of the best soup makers you can buy from Ninja, Drew and Cole, Morphy Richards, and Salter, perfect for winter dishes
By Molly Cleary
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We've tested the best saucepan sets and picked out the best ones to help you cook up a storm in the kitchen
We've reviewed the best saucepan sets and picked out the best ones to help you cook up a storm in the kitchen
By Molly Cleary
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The best Shark vacuums, as tried and tested by the Ideal Home team
We've tested the best Shark vacuums so you can keep the floors in your home dust, fluff and pet hair-free, from cordless to handheld models
By Molly Cleary
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Our selection of the very best juicers after testing, complete with reviews
These are the best juicers for turning oranges, apples, celery and other greens into delicious morning drinks
By Molly Cleary
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Best stand mixers in the UK - 12 reviews of stand mixers
Featuring mixers KitchenAid, Kenwood, Bosch and more, these are the best stand mixers you can buy right now
By Molly Cleary
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Best duvets – tried and tested for a good night's sleep
The best duvets as tried and tested by the Ideal Home team – our top recommendations for the best summer duvets, best all-season duvets, best down and best wool duvets
By Amy Lockwood
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The best boiling water taps in the UK and how to choose one for you
Buy the best boiling water tap for your kitchen with our roundup of the best six hot water taps
By Linda Clayton
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The best cheap blenders to help squeeze more nutrients into your diet
My top six affordable blenders are up to the job and come in at under £70
By Jessica Carter
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Best oil filled radiators – tried and tested
The best oil filled radiators for staying cosy when temperatures drop. We've tested portable heaters from De'Longhi, Pro Breeze and more to find the best-in-class
By Rachel Tompkins
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Best duvet covers – the styles and brands that bedding experts recommend shopping
Update your bedroom in an instant with these tried and tested duvet covers and stylish set - plain, patterned and floral
By Amy Lockwood
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Best artificial Christmas trees – the most realistic and investment-worthy trees I’ve tried and tested this year
From John Lewis to The White Company, these are the faux Christmas trees I’d recommend
By Sara Hesikova
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The 5 best deep fat fryers – tried and tested from De’Longhi, Lakeland and more
The top models to safely create delicious treats at home
By Helen McCue
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These are the 5 best carpet cleaners for deep cleaning the most important surface in your home
Five of the best carpet cleaners that can refresh your space in an instant
By Helen McCue
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These are all of the best pizza ovens, as tried by the Ideal Home team
We've tried all of the best pizza ovens from Ooni, Ninja, Gozney, and more at home, to tell you which one is best
By Molly Cleary
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The best luxury and quick-dry towels on the high-street
The best bath towels for transforming your bathroom into a luxurious spa – our edit of the best quality luxury towels and the most affordable buys from John Lewis, M&S, The White Company and more
By Amy Lockwood
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Quick delivery sofas – these are the retailers that can guarantee delivery before Christmas
9 brands that will deliver in time for Christmas to wow your guests
By Amy Lockwood
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Best air beds – the top inflatable and blow-up mattresses
To sleep extra guests or to take camping, these are the best air beds money can buy
By Amy Lockwood
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How we test
The expert Ideal Home testing team puts every product through their paces in real-life settings, to make sure it's worth buying. Here's how we do it
By Heather Young
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Our tried and tested guide to the 10 best slow cookers will have the perfect pick for your kitchen
Find the best slow cooker from Russell Hobbs, Sage, Crock-Pot, Morphy Richards and Cuisinart with our slow cooker reviews
By Molly Cleary
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Find the right pillow for your sleep style with our guide to the best pillows for side sleepers
We've tried and tested the best pillows for side sleepers from Simba, Panda, Woolroom, Tempur, and a whole host more brands, to help you find the right pillow for your sleep style
By Amy Lockwood
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The best microwaves in the UK, tried and tested
Looking for the best microwave? I've tested the standout options from Swan, Sage and more
By Ellen Manning
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These are the best chair beds for hosting overnight guests if you have limited space
The best chair beds for sitting and sleeping – space-saving overnight hosting solutions tried and tested by the Ideal Home team
By Amy Lockwood
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Where to buy a sofa – I've spent over 25 hours testing sofas and these are the 10 brands I'd recommend
I’m a sofa expert – and these are my top 10 recommended places where to buy a sofa
By Lauren Bradbury
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I put the best electric blankets and heated throws to the test – these are my 8 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
By Amy Lockwood