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Putting off this easy task has cost me up to £235 in wasted energy
Don't make the same mistake I did!
By Sarah Handley
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The power of the cordless glow – my guide to rechargeable lights and how I use them to avoid the glare of 'the big light' in my home
From how and where I use them, to the brands that do it best
By Grace H
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It’s my job to try and look at outdoor sofas so it’s not easy to impress me – but these 8 garden sofas have done it
From budget to luxury, space-saving to large corner designs, these are the best outdoor sofas I've seen
By Sara Hesikova
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I swapped using my dishwasher for handwashing dishes for a month to avoid wasting energy
But I've got 4 reasons why it was harder to give up than I thought
By Sarah Handley
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Sorry cottagecore, 'burrowcore' is the latest kitchen trend we're embracing in 2026
From Snow White to Peter Rabbit, this is how we're taking inspiration from character homes we know and love
By Holly Cockburn
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Farrow & Ball has created the ultimate spring colour scheme – but it's this delicate shade that has stolen the show as the fan favourite
It might soon replace Skimming Stone and Setting Plaster as one of the most popular Farrow & Ball neutrals
By Sara Hesikova
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The best low-maintenance evergreen shrubs for year-round privacy
These fuss-free picks create no-effort screening
By Kayleigh Dray
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This cute cottage delivers heaps of cosy, compact living inspo
The owners breathed new life into a once-neglected 18th-century Cornish cottage
By Alexandra Pratt
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Lidl's Le Creuset stainless steel pan lookalikes land in stores this weekend – but what do you actually get for £11.99 from these non-toxic pans?
There's a shiny new stainless steel range in the middle of Lidl
By Molly Cleary
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Kitchen islands are still a dream feature, but the anti-island trend proves why they're not destined for every home
These space-saving alternatives will replace the kitchen island in 2026
By Holly Cockburn
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25 kitchen island ideas to make it the most used, and most stylish, area of your cooking space
Whether it's for seating, prep space or somewhere to house appliances, here's what you need for your kitchen
By Holly Cockburn
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Monty Don says now's the moment to plant sweet peas outside – here's how to give them the best start
Want a garden filled with tumbling, fragrant, sweet peas? In Monty Don we trust
By Kayleigh Dray
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Sorry sofa beds, I think a 'bed-in-a-box' is a far better option for a small home
These are six of the best I've seen
By Amy Lockwood
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What my child's favourite colour taught me about interiors – the unexpected red theory and why it brings balance, energy and a whole lot of zing
It carries warmth, courage and a little bit of magic
By Ammarah Hasham
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8 ways to save money when moving house – and ensure you have some left in the pot when you’re done
The key to cost-cutting is all in the preparation
By Sarah Handley
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Why solar-powered security is the smart home upgrade more homeowners are making this spring
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How Reolink is making home security easier and more affordable than ever
By Ideal Home
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How I make my sweet pea tents (and why you should too) – no complicated carpentry, no fancy tools, just some bamboo canes, string and a bit of patience
The best part is that it’s surprisingly easy
By Lara Winter
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I tried Ninja's £269 DoubleStack air fryer and Salter's £99 version – this is the one I'd invest in
There's a big price gap
By Molly Cleary
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8 night-scented flowering plants to add to your garden now for beautifully scented evenings all summer long
Fill the night air with fragrance
By Lisa Fazzani
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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
By Natasha Brinsmead
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Moving this year? This is the moving house checklist you need to follow to keep stress levels low
Everything you need to do for a hassle-free house move
By Sophie Vening
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Avoiding the quiet pressure to keep a renovation moving – the rooms we’re choosing to leave alone (for now)
We've discovered that not every space needs to be finished immediately
By David and Andrew Harrison-Colley
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I spent £10,000 trying to add value to my house before putting it on the market – what was worth it, and what wasn’t
There are two things I'd never waste time or money on again
By Lauren Bradbury
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An open plan design transformed this kitchen into a bright and sociable space
Fit for modern family life
By Maddie Balcombe
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5 bits of hidden tech that make your kitchen island work harder in your home - small tweaks that will make daily life run more smoothly
Small tweaks that will make daily life run more smoothly
By Holly Cockburn
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I’ve been wasting energy through these 3 decor choices for years
It turns out each one has been costing me up to £250 a year
By Sarah Handley
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The conundrum of decorating a teenage boy’s bedroom – how I created a space that feels stylish, cool and practical
For me, the key has always been creating a space that can evolve
By Hannah Carvell

