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79councils across England are exempt from new recycling rules up till 2043 – check if yours is one of them

14 councils in England have delayed weekly food waste collections until at least 2034

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These 6 dreamy hydrangea varieties are perfect for pots and will transform small gardens and outdoor spaces with a cloud of blooms

Hydrangeas can thrive in pots, which is ideal if you have a small space

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Nespresso's super slim Vertuo Up coffee machine has finally dropped in the UK – here's why it's perfect for cosier kitchens and iced coffee fans

Why it's perfect for cosier kitchens and iced coffee fans

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I traded my usual dishwasher setting for this eco-friendly alternative— it’s saving me £35 a year and my dishes are just as clean as before

It’s saving me £35 a year, take no extra effort and my dishes are just as clean as before

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Waste experts reveal how to deter flies from your food waste bin this summer – 3 easy fixes to make following new recycling rules a breeze

Unfortunately, your food waste bin is the ideal envrionment for flies

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Loaf’s ‘bed-in-box’ is the best-disguised guest bed I’ve ever seen – you'd never know there was a pull-out mattress inside

And this overnight hosting solution is perfect for small homes

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It took longer than average to get an offer on my house – these are the 6 selling mistakes I made that I definitely won’t be making again

What I'll be avoiding next time for a quicker (and easier) sale

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After years of being obsessed with tiny homes, I’m now living in a smaller space – but is it everything I thought it would be?

With my husband and I now living in essentially a studio, I weigh up if it's worth it

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The eye-catching kitchen island design feature that will help you fake a bigger cooking space – it's an unexpected twist that will transform a room

This simple trick has a big impact

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Giovanna Fletcher is the latest celeb to embrace growing this trending veg at home – experts say they’re one of the best things to grow in a small garden

We've all caught the spud bug

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5 things I decluttered before selling my house – how I made it look more desirable for viewings and pocketed an extra £500 (and counting) in the process

And pocketed some extra cash in the process

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This £12 Habitat checked tray has already sold out seven times – the viral hit is back in stock in new sizes and colourways

It's become a staple of some of the most stylish homes on social media

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I suffer from decision fatigue, so I’m using the Doom Diamond decluttering method to clear clutter quickly and efficiently – it’s my go-to method for a spring reset

I'm on a mission to rid my home of excess clutter this spring

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Dunelm’s bohemian-style outdoor pendant lights are the trick to make your garden lighting look expensive this summer

Elevate evenings in the garden

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I've put off this quick and easy task in my home for more than a year and it's cost me up to £235 on wasted energy – don't make the same mistake I did!

Don't make the same mistake I did!

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The power of the cordless glow – my guide to rechargeable lights and how I use them to avoid the glare of 'the big light' in my home

From how and where I use them, to the brands that do it best

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It’s my job to look at and test outdoor sofas, so it’s not easy to impress me – but these 8 garden sofas have done it

From budget to luxury, space-saving to large corner designs, these are the best outdoor sofas I've seen

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7 summer bulbs to plant in April – this month is crucial if you want to turn your garden into a colourful paradise

7 summer bulbs to plant in April – it's not too late if you act now

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Lidl’s whimsical garden lighting is even cheaper than Aldi’s – their £1.99 light-up tulip stake lights steal the show

The light-up flowers you never knew you needed

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The 1-second trick that will make your stainless steel pans non-stick and easier to cook with – I learnt it from Le Creuset's expert home economist

I've used it at home ever since

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I swapped using my dishwasher for handwashing my dishes for a month to avoid wasting energy, but I've got 4 reasons why it was harder to give up than I thought

But I've got 4 reasons why it was harder to give up than I thought

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The most peaceful gardens are adopting this garden furniture trend for 2026 – it makes comfort and style look effortless

It's the perfect choice of garden furniture if you're prioritising comfort this summer

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I rented a van to hide everyday clutter when selling our house – it's a simple staging trick that really paid off at viewings, saving us so much time and effort

Our house never looked neater and the offers flooded in...

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Sorry cottagecore, 'burrowcore' is the latest kitchen trend we're embracing in 2026 – it brings cosiness and storybook charm into every season

From Snow White to Peter Rabbit, this is how we're taking inspiration from character homes we know and love

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I tested Dyson's newest (and most affordable) wet floor cleaner – the performance won me over, but there's a catch

It's seriously lightweight and offers reliable results

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