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We made a B&Q kitchen look bespoke and saved thousands – how just a handful of small decisions completely changed the finish

Our in-frame trick makes the biggest visual difference

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5 items your small kitchen really doesn’t need, according to professional organisers – and why you should declutter them right now

Why you should declutter them right now

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I asked 3 interior experts what storage makes a home look expensive in 2026 – 5 luxury-looking styles they recommend for a neat and elevated home

Are your storage solutions on the list?

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Beldray's £13 clever new mop cleaned my floors in record time – its game-changing feature means you can say goodbye to handling dirty cloths

It's as close to hands-free as you can get while mopping

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6 features you'll find in every stylish modern country kitchen diner – the ingredients you need to curate a relaxed space for your family

Cook, eat and lounge

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Dunelm has just dropped a game-changing product to hide shoe storage in a tiny hallway – it’ll instantly curb clutter (and look good doing it!)

It’ll instantly curb clutter (and look good doing it!)

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Habitat has slashed the price of its most stylish garden egg chair to under £200 – I'd snap it up before the price jumps back up

It's the star of Habitat's garden furniture sale

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How we test robot vacuum cleaners at Ideal Home – the key features we look for in a 5-star model

How we determine if it's worth your money

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My friends thought I had AC in my home during the heatwave, but it was actually these 6 features that kept it cool

My friends thought I had AC in my home during the heatwave, but it was actually these design elements that kept it cool

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The heatwave frazzled my seedlings – this is what I'm doing this week to help revive and recover them in time for summer

All is not lost for my frazzled seedlings

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For me, colour isn’t decoration, it’s atmosphere – why I’ll always choose colour over neutrals at home

I am, quite unapologetically, a colour person

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This pretty parasol base sold out quickly after launching at John Lewis – but I scoured the internet, and found it in stock here

Run, don't walk!

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7 clever solutions to stop birds pooing on your garden furniture – gently deter them with these simple, expert-approved tricks

These tricks will keep your furniture poop-free this summer

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I can't believe this stylish garden bistro set is from Morrisons – at £50 it's the easiest, most affordable way to upgrade your outdoor space for summer

Run, don't walk, to snap up this colourful buy

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This Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker is heatwave approved with no need for pre-freezing anything – I've used nothing else for making sweet treats for two years now

You simply can’t beat home made ice cream

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The new AirCraft LUME fan is the most powerful of any I’ve tested – its clever design means you you get two fans in one, plus it's whisper-quiet

Its clever design means you you get two fans in one, plus it's whisper-quiet

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5 fast-growing drought-resistant flowers you should plant now to fill your borders with vibrant blooms – no matter how hot it gets

These blooms are virtually unaffected by heatwaves

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5 fast-growing climbing plants to grow around your front door for a blooming summer entrance

Frame your entrance with colour, fragrance and plenty of kerb appeal

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Outdoor table wardrobes are the secret to making alfresco hosting simple this summer – here's why you need one in your garden

This easy storage idea will make summer dining a breeze

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5 things that people with a tidy freezer always have – game-changing additions that will maximise space and reduce food waste

And reduce food waste, too

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The easy bedroom fix to keep the sun from waking you up at 5 am this month – this is the trick experts use to protect their sleep in summer

Tired from waking up too early? This simple bedroom update can rescue your sleep

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5 of the best scented climbing plants to fill your garden with colour and fragrance, according to gardening pros

Make your garden look and smell amazing

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7 clever design features that gave this kitchen a high-end look on a realistic budget – the finished results are stunning

You don't need to spend silly money to get the luxe-looking kitchen of your dreams

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Every garden and outdoor space needs a bistro set – and I found 12 budget-friendly sets, all under £100

A bistro set is an essential, versatile and space-saving addition to any outdoor space, but you don't have to spend a fortune on one

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How to take root cuttings in water and save money on filling your home and garden with lots of free plants

The simple propagation trick that turns one plant into many

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