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The 5 mistakes killing your poinsettia and how to fix them – expert tips that will keep your festive plant flourishing throughout December

Poinsettias don’t have to be a source of Christmas strife; just follow our expert advice…

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Before you do your big Christmas shop, you need to try this clever trick to defrost your freezer quickly – all you need is aluminium foil

Remove ice from your freezer fast

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My single-glazed windows were dripping wet every morning before I used these dehumidifier bags – they are a genius, low-cost fix

They're a simple, energy-free trick that helped cut my morning window condensation

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I love period properties – so why did I rip out an original Carrara marble fireplace?

Otherwise known as my most controversial and scary decision to date

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KitchenAid's new monochrome stand mixer shade is bound to divide opinion on appliance colour trends for 2026 – it's certainly one for the minimalists

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Jamie Laing is having a Ralph Lauren Christmas! The star has put his spin on one of the biggest festive trends of the season, and the result is stunning

Jamie Laing and Sophie Haboo’s tree effortlessly combines festive nostalgia with luxe elegance

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5 ways you’re wasting energy with your Christmas decorations — but these easy tweaks will fix them fast

Luckily these easy tweaks will fix them fast

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These bestselling £20 net lights from Amazon will transform your garden into a winter wonderland in no time – and you can throw them over anything

Cut the faff!

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Your guests are noticing clutter in your home you can’t see – 5 ways to cure your house blindness

Sometimes, the most obvious clutter can look the most invisible

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Monty Don reveals his favourite Christmas tree variety – and his expert tip for choosing the best one

'Tis the season to be confused about Christmas trees, but this is how to tell the most popular varieties apart

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Is Pantone trolling us?! The long-awaited colour of the year for 2026 is out and it can only be described as absence of colour

Pantone’s 2026 COTY, Cloud Dancer, is the most controversial yet!

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I tested Roomba’s new flagship robot vacuum cleaner – it’s super stylish, and will leave your hard floors sparkling

While it has serious perks, it's not perfect

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Conservatory Ideas

We've rounded up all our top conservatory ideas to help you make the most of this tricky area of the home.

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Home Office Ideas

Whether you work from home or are looking for a hobby space, there are plenty of home office ideas to squeeze a working space into any room or space alcove.

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Dining Room Ideas

Whether you're designing a separate room or part of an open-plan space, our dining room ideas will help you scope out the perfect eating area

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This kitchen island trend is set to continue in 2026 – this is how one of our editors made it work in her busy family kitchen

It's stylish but also practical for young children

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I’m calling it, Stacey Solomon’s Christmas doorscape is the best of the season – her humongous XL bow makes it a showstopper

She's proved that traditional, cosy Christmas decor can be elevated with a few maximalist details

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I’m a sleep expert who hates getting into a cold bed – this 2p per hour winter warmer is my saviour at this time of year

This is my go-to solution for a cosier bedtime

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These birds could use a helping hand over the winter months – here are the best ways to get them to feel safe in your garden

Keep an eye out for these 5 visitors...

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5 simple steps I use to romanticise my life as a renter – follow these and it's easy to fall in love with living in a rental

Allow yourself time to appreciate these simple things

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Aldi's £49.99 espresso machine is back – it's £10 cheaper than last year and features a touch control panel as well as a milk frothing wand

Here's what else it has going on

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Habitat has quietly dropped new Morris & Co homeware, and I can’t stop lusting after this cosy throw in one of William Morris’ most iconic prints

I can't believe Habitat tried to quietly drop this...

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The invisible trick I use to hang a wreath on my wooden front door - I've tried several 'no-nails' tricks, but this is the one I always come back to

The trick is in the nail placement and thread choice

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Stacey Dooley’s jaw-dropping Christmas tree champions one of the biggest festive trends – 'Tinsel is making a return to even the most stylish homes’

It's a tinsel Christmas!

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Elton John's granny chic kitchen dials up the luxe factor with this unusual gallery wall trick – this is why you should be taking your artwork to the floor

It's a lesson in maximalism

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