House manual
Our house manual guides cover every aspect of managing your home. We have advice for those buying, selling or renting. We can help you manage your bills, create a new cleaning regime or organise your rooms.
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A former royal cleaner says you should ditch chemical-laden floor cleaners for this natural alternative instead — and you probably already have it in your cupboards
This everyday supermarket stable was the key to sparkling palace floors – and you can use it too
By Lauren Bradbury
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3 clever tricks to make more space in your recycling bin and fit everything in
Prevent any build-up of recycling with these handy hacks
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to get rid of woodlice in a house — they might be harmless but, they're a sign of a much bigger problem
Woodlice are completely harmless, but hide a serious issue
By Kezia Reynolds
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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 Lauren Bradbury
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Ofgem announces energy bills are increasing again in April - this is everything you need to know
This is what the Ofgem April price cap announcement means for you
By Kezia Reynolds
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31 alcove ideas to utilise and make a stylish feature out of these little pockets of space
These are the best ways to stop neglecting your alcoves and instead highlight these beautiful architectural features
By Lisa Fazzani
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8 tiny house organising tips that will double the storage space in your home
Comfortably embrace a ‘less-is-more’ lifestyle with these space-boosting tips
By Tara King
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Your Wi-Fi could be putting your home at risk of being burgled, according to security experts — here’s what you can do to secure it
An unsecured Wi-Fi network puts your home at a host of risks if you have smart security
By Kezia Reynolds
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Experts warn you could face a £400 fine for using your neighbour's bin — and what to do if you are the victim of bin stuffing
Not only is it bad etiquette, but bin stiffing could land you a fine for fly-tipping
By Kezia Reynolds
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Do you know how old your washing machine is? Experts warn it could be increasing your energy bill if it's over this age
An old washing machine could be adding a hefty amount to your energy bills
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to patch up holes in a wall — restore your walls to their former glory, no DIY experience required
A step-by-step solution to gallery wall switch-ups or accidental damage
By Lauren Bradbury
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Prue Leith's three-tier Lazy Susan is the star of her kitchen - it's the ultimate storage solution and easy to recreate
Go big or go home...
By Holly Cockburn
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This £1.99 product is the key to getting oil out of a carpet — no expensive carpet cleaner required
You probably already have this tough-on-stains cleaner in your cupboard, too
By Lauren Bradbury
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I asked 6 interior stylists and designers about their favourite IKEA hacks – this is the one that kept coming up
And to be honest, I'm not surprised!
By Sara Hesikova
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The 5 cleaning tasks you should tackle when taking a shower, according to cleaning experts — make cleaning the bathroom faster
While you leave your conditioner to do its thing, use those minutes to get ahead on your bathroom cleaning
By Kezia Reynolds
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It’s normally impossible to find a Dyson vacuum for under £250 — but QVC has slashed the price of their bestselling models for a limited time
Run don’t walk to pick up the brand’s bestselling model for under £230 before it sells out
By Lauren Bradbury
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This WD-40 stain removal hack is going viral on social media — but experts warn it could be doing more harm than good
Using WD-40 runs this risk of ruining your upholstery even more
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to declutter a house fast — a foolproof way to quickly and efficiently rid your home of junk, according to decluttering experts
Banish clutter in a flash with these expert tips
By Amy Hodge
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The best vacuum cleaners for pet hair 2025 — 6 models tested in homes with pets, guaranteed to banish hair and dander
Find the best vacuum cleaners for pet hair with our expert reviews
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to organise a small wardrobe with lots of clothes — 6 tips to transform your wardrobe from chaos to calm
Pro organisers share space-savvy hacks for smaller wardrobes
By Katie Sims
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Things to declutter from a bedroom in February — 6 things to throw out before the end of the month to create a relaxing sleeping space
I asked decluttering experts which 6 things I should purge before the month is out
By Lauren Bradbury
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Can you clean curtains with a steam cleaner? Experts reveal the curtain materials you can use this time-saving cleaning hack on
Save time and steam-clean your curtains
By Katie Sims
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Can you use wet wipes to clean your TV screen? Cleaning experts warn against it and say this easy method will deliver better results
Your TV screen is far more delicate than you think
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to clean curtains without taking them down — 3 quick and easy ways to give your home a refresh without the extra hassle
Who knew you could vacuum your curtains?!
By Lauren Bradbury
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8 systems to keep your home organised that always work, according to professional home organisers
Tailor them to suit your space…
By Tara King
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This clever hack will transform your stairs into storage - how to utilise the space you didn’t know existed
It's one of the smartest storage solutions we've seen
By Kezia Reynolds
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I use this Worx cordless vacuum every day when tidying up after my kids and cat – it's a game-changer for quick clean ups
After testing the Worx WX038 for a few months I'm officially obsessed
By Jenny McFarlane