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I’ve tried both portable and fitted air conditioning at home in a heatwave, and I have a clear favourite

Let's weigh up the pros and cons

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5 houseplants that can help cool a room – fight the heatwave naturally with these clever varieties

The cooling impact is modest, but every little helps at the moment

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6 common fan mistakes that are making you feel hotter — and how to avoid them, according to experts

Make your fan work smarter, not harder

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I tried the bedding hack Indian Maharajas use to sleep better in monsoon season – it's now my go-to for hot and muggy nights

If it's good enough for royalty...

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If you have a hot, stuffy home, then you need to try the 'wind tunnel' cooling hack - it doesn't cost a penny either

You don't want to miss out on this nifty hack

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How to water plants in clay soil – experts share the best ways to keep them happy even in summer heat

Clay soil can be tricky to manage, especially when it comes to watering. Here’s what the experts advise…

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Forget pre-freezing – meet the next generation of ice-cream makers which produce delicious results in under an hour

You won't need to wait a day for homemade ice-cream

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This outdoor kitchen worktop trend is an easy DIY that makes your garden look so expensive - here's how to get the look

It's the secret to a high-end alfresco space

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Aldi's new £100 robot vacuum also sweeps and mops – it's a time-saving must-have for spotless floors

Save on time and money

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No outside tap? Here are the best (and easiest) ways to water your garden

These are our favourite workarounds

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I’ve lived with a south-facing garden for the past five years, and this is why I’ll never buy a house with one again

It may be controversial, but I hate my sunny garden

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'I tried it and now swear by this heatwave hack' – why sleep experts want you to put your sheets in the fridge this weekend

This is the one heatwave hack that cools down a bed, fast

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Predicting bestsellers is part of my job – and this new £170 Dunelm chair is a sellout piece in the making

Everybody was obsessed with the Finn chair at the preview of Dunelm’s autumn/winter 2025 collection – and it just dropped online!

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This completely free hack will turn your bedding into a DIY air conditioner and cool your room fast without a fan

Experts love this method to beat the heat

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Experts share the best ways to secure your garden from thieves and burglary – these are the outdoor security tricks that work

Here's what security and gardening experts recommend

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Joseph Joseph and Brabantia kitchen bins are hard to beat – but as a kitchen editor, this is the one I'd invest in

From style to price - this is who we think wins

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I thought Shark’s viral misting fan had completely sold out, but I’ve just found a ‘secret’ stash still available - and they’re on sale, too!

Don't tell anyone else...

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Garden experts reveal how to achieve Wimbledon’s luscious lawn at home – all you need is this £16 product that ‘makes water wetter’

This clever product will help your grass beat the heat

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Everyone’s rushing to buy fans and air conditioners, but this ‘secret’ 3-in-1 alternative is one of the best Amazon Prime Day deals I’ve spotted so far

It'll be your new hot weather hero

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I've been debating buying a frank green iced coffee cup for weeks – I've just saved myself £25 by picking up this gorgeous alternative instead

This is the coolest cup to enjoy your iced cappuccino in this summer

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'I'll be swapping my gas pizza oven for an electric one' – here's why this no-faff 'it' product is perfect for easy al fresco meals

Here's why electric pizza ovens have our vote

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I finally swapped all the plastic storage containers in my kitchen for this smart alternative – it's one of the best decisions I've made

I'm recommending it to all my friends

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I’m a cleaning editor, and I’ve persuaded my whole team to buy this one thing for a spotless outdoor space on a budget

I already had one, but having a second has changed the game

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Is it worth fitting air conditioning in the UK? This is what I think as someone who has tried both fitted and portable air con (and experts agree)

This is what I think as someone who has tried both fitted and portable air con (and experts agree)

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How to water your garden during a hosepipe ban – 4 alternatives that will keep your plants hydrated (and avoid fines!)

From recycling water to using drip irrigation systems

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