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Sorry white vinegar, pest experts actually prefer this affordable and natural way to get rid of ants from patios

Fed up with ants plaguing your garden? We've got you covered

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Ninja's new pressure cooker is the kitchen buy every organised food prepper needs – here's why it's the brand's most versatile offering yet

The rice cooker function is going to be huge in my household

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Has your tarmac driveway melted in the heatwave? This is how you can solve the problem and prevent it from happening again

Solve the problem and prevent it from happening again with these expert tips

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Best plants for dry shade – 5 varieties that thrive in parched, gloomy spots in the garden

They're tough enough to tackle both!

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5 clever ways to save and reuse paddling pool water in the garden during the hot weather – I'll never empty ours on the lawn again

I'll never empty ours on the lawn again

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Pattern packed bathrooms are a simple way to add character to a practical space — here's how to layer patterns to suit any scheme

It's a huge trend for 2026 and beyond

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Dunelm has a game-changing storage solution to curb clutter in a tiny hallway – it’ll keep essentials organised (and look good doing it!)

For £8, it's an absolute bargain

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5 clever buys experts use to make a wardrobe smell amazing – banish musty smells and keep clothes smelling fresh between washes

From wardrobe sprays to lavender sachets

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Pest experts are using coffee to keep flies and mosquitoes off their patios – here’s how to do it in two easy steps

If pests are putting you off using your patio, here's a handy way to deter them this summer

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Shark just solved the biggest (and most expensive) problem I have with air purifiers – and this new model is set to be my new summer must-have

This model is set to be my new summer must-have

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Dunelm’s autumn 2026 homeware is already dropping – I got an early IRL first look and these are the 12 pieces to snap up fast

From £5 bowls to a Soho Home-style coffee table on a budget

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These 5 easy-to-propagate perennials will reward you with years of free flowers – you'll fill your borders without spending a thing

You'll fill your borders without spending a thing

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Low contrast colour schemes are the secret to a simple but effective bathroom design — here's how to get the look

It's a theory that can be applied to any colour palette

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This is the secret potting ingredient I use to water my plants less – and it keeps slugs at bay, too

It's become a gardening staple

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This house is a masterclass in blending colour with period details to create a fresh and modern family home

From colour drenched, saturated hues to clean, pared back neutrals

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This £7.99 Amazon buy protected the most expensive item in my children’s bedrooms – I'm not surprised it has so many 5-star reviews

I'm not surprised it has so many 5-star reviews

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3 fast-growing trees and shrubs that create shade in a garden and help cool it down, according to experts

After all, there's nothing better than basking in the shade of a tree on a hot day

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8 low-maintenance Mediterranean plants that can cope with hot, sunny weather – they'll thrive and flower despite dry spells

They'll thrive and flower despite dry spells

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Whimsymaxxing is the delightful trend interior designers are using to make their homes more joyful – how you can do it too

To master this design trend, all you need to do is think about what makes you happy...

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I got my hands on Diptyque’s summer advent calendar – you read that right, it’s a thing now; and these are my honest thoughts

Advent calendars are no longer reserved for Christmas

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Aldi and Lidl both have £70 Ninja Creami lookalikes – but I’d still spend £10 more on this foldaway ice cream maker I tested last year for my small kitchen

This alternative is much more small space friendly

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I thought I couldn’t love IKEA’s RÅSKOG trolley more, until it launched in 4 new colours – it’s a must-have summer upgrade for storage-savvy homes

Did someone say stylish storage?

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How to look at Everything differently and unlock your forever interior style

The instinct behind what we love is ultimately deeply value-led

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Forget handheld fans, this is the cooling device every editor I know is wearing during meetings to keep cool when working from home

I'm entering my neck fan era

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Experts say these 5 living mulch plants will help you water your garden less – and suppress weeds, too

Experts say they're full of benefits!

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