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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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How to organise kitchen cupboards – 23 expert tricks to keep kitchen cabinets tidy
Space-savvy solutions and expert tricks that will get your kitchen cabinets in order
By Lisa Fazzani
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How to clean oven trays - 3 tried and tested methods to banish grease that experts swear by
Say goodbye to sticky pans for good
By Kezia Reynolds
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Are electric heaters cheaper to run than central heating? Here's a few things you should know
Experts break down the more cost-effective way to heat your home this winter
By Katie Sims
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Do dehumidifiers get rid of smells? The answer is a little more complicated than you might think
Experts reveal that dehumidifiers can tackle some odours but not others
By Katie Sims
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The 13 places you're forgetting to vacuum – and expert tips to tackle them quickly
Your vacuum is for more than just your floors
By Sarah Handley
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Is your furniture too close to the wall? Experts reveal the best placement to prevent mould
Because colder weather means the start of the annual mould battle
By Kezia Reynolds
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Don’t try this at home – experts have warned against using bleach to clean mould off wood
This method can end up doing more harm than good
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to vacuum – get a professional-grade clean with these expert tips
Think you know how to vacuum? Think again
By Sarah Handley
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How to degrease a kitchen splashback - follow these steps once, and you’ll never have to do it again
Your kitchen splashback will look better than ever
By Lauren Bradbury
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10 common dehumidifier mistakes to avoid, according to the experts
Are you using your dehumidifier all wrong?
By Jullia Joson
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You can claim back over £300 a year from HMRC if you work from home - here’s how to check if you’re eligible
When it comes to saving, every little helps
By Kezia Reynolds
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7 signs you need to replace the insulation in your home - the warning signs you shouldn’t ignore, according to experts
Have you spotted any of these signs in your home?
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to clean a soup maker - and the one thing you should NEVER do, according to experts
Say goodbye to tomato soup stains
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to remove yellow stains from your loo seat - banish unsightly stains with just a magic eraser
This cleaning hack went viral for all the right reasons
By Kezia Reynolds
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Are you cleaning these 5 things around your home with a pumice stone? Experts say you should be
No, pumice stones aren’t just for your feet…
By Lauren Bradbury
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The areas of a home you should never insulate – and why doing so could do more harm than good
What to know as the temperatures start to dip and winter approaches
By Ellis Cochrane
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5 ways to get the smell of smoke out of your clothes after Bonfire night
Leave those smokey smells at the bonfire display this year
By Kezia Reynolds
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Do you shut your dishwasher door? Why you really shouldn't, according to the experts
Save your dishes from mould and mildew by following this simple rule
By Kezia Reynolds
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I'm a cleaning and organizing expert - these are all the tasks I do in November to get my home ready for Christmas
Cleaning expert Lynsey Crombie share's her November to-do list
By Lynsey Crombie
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The eligibility criteria for the Winter Fuel Payment and Christmas Bonus has just changed - this is what that means for you
Find out if you qualify for the government programme that’ll help you fight back against winter energy surges
By Lauren Bradbury
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Experts reveal toothpaste is the secret weapon you need for getting rid of scratches in mirrors
Toothpaste is the underdog when it comes to household cleaning
By Kezia Reynolds
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The best air purifiers for improving indoor air quality – tried and tested
The best air purifiers for improving indoor air quality and filtering dust, pollen and odours, as tested by the Ideal Home team
By Amy Lockwood
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Best ways to clean vinyl flooring - the dos and don’ts to consider if you have vinyl in your home
There are certain things you can and can’t use on vinyl
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to clean matt kitchen cupboards – this is how the experts tackle fingerprints, streaks and dust
Top tips to keep your matt kitchen cupboards looking chic
By Ellis Cochrane
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I used the Japanese art of mottainai to organise my fridge and it saved me £30 in one week - it’s a must for cutting down on food waste
It’s all about making conscious changes
By Lauren Bradbury
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Have you tried the burrito method? This heat-free drying hack claims to dry laundry in just 5 minutes
With winter drawing in, we're always looking for new method to dry clothes quickly
By Kezia Reynolds
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This is how often you should wash your mattress protector - and it’s probably more than you’d think
We're betting yours isn't getting cleaned as often as it should be
By Amy Hunt