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What to do with an orchid in April – the essential task you must do now to keep yours flowering again and again

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The conundrum of decorating a teenage boy’s bedroom – how I created a space that feels stylish, cool and practical

For me, the key has always been creating a space that can evolve

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What to do with peonies in April – key tasks to guarantee glorious fluffy blooms this spring

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George Home’s sell-out £199 Lisbon garden set is back by popular demand for 2026 – it could easily be mistaken for a more expensive set

Fulfil your garden hosting needs on a budget

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I tried IKEA's £39 all-in-one pan side by side with the Instagram-famous £125 Always Pan –for me, there was a clear winner

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I switched to a smart kettle to avoid wasting energy six months ago, and this is how much I actually saved

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Is it ever a good idea to use a conservatory as an extra bedroom? Experts told me it’s definitely a feasible option, but only if you follow these 7 crucial pointers

Experts told me it’s definitely a feasible option, but only if you follow these 7 crucial pointers

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I'm a cat lover but I'm still protecting visiting birds from them with these simple and safe changes to our garden – just as David Attenborough recommends in his new series

Simple, cat-friendly (and bird-safe) tweaks

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Singer Cat Burns’ kitchen proves that bold is better - her chosen tile design continues to be a big trend in 2026

Earthy hues are the way forward this year

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5 messy things that guests always notice in your hallway – and the low price (but high impact) clutter busters that’ll hide them from nosy visitors

What you need to give them a welcome you're proud of

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The 6 bedroom ‘sleep thieves’ experts say are ruining your sleep – and how to fix them for a better night’s rest

Are these design decisions disturbing your sleep?

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4 bee-friendly fence colours that will keep your garden buzzing with vital pollinators, according to experts

Yep, bees have a favourite fence colour, too

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You’d never know this stylish sofa was hiding a secret storage compartment – it’s the most comfortable space-saving sofa design I’ve ever sat on

It's comfortable, modular and comes with removable covers!

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If your rosemary plant has gone woody and patchy, garden experts say this is exactly what you need to do to get it looking healthy for summer

Get it in shape for summer

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Garden experts say this is the ultimate low-maintenance filler plant to plug tricky holes in your borders with colour – and right now is the best time to plant it

This beautiful, easy-to-care-for shrub is also a favourite amongst pollinators

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Micro kitchen islands are the savvy kitchen storage idea I'm backing in 2026, as a Kitchen Editor – it's a genius way of including an island in a small kitchen

Bigger doesn't mean better

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Think twice before hanging things on your neighbour's fence – these are the rules you need to follow to avoid legal action

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I'm Ideal Home's Deputy Editor and these are my top 20 spring buys for under £20 this monthPurse-friendly home must-haves that look anything but cheap

Purse-friendly home must-haves that look anything but cheap

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I swapped my expensive feather-and-down duvet for a £39.50 M&S alternative – I'm really impressed by its value for money

This M&S Duck Feather and Down Duvet is an affordable option

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5 fast-growing pink perennials to plant in April – the pretty blooms garden experts recommend to fill your garden with colour quickly

Plant now for a pretty, pink garden

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This smart Karcher pressure washer made my patio and garden look brand new again – it's a cleaning powerhouse that blasts away winter grime effortlessly

It's a cleaning powerhouse that blasts away winter grime effortlessly during testing

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This is what can go in your recycling and food waste bin under the new, simpler recycling rules that came into force this week in England

Make sure you're up to date on the dos and don'ts

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I was outraged to find out candle jars can no longer be recycled – but to counteract the new rules, I’m shopping for refillable candles instead

Where to buy refillable candles if you’re worried about not being able to recycle candle jars anymore

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Ninja just launched two brand new Slushi machines – and they both solve the biggest problem I had when hosting with the OG last summer

'Who needs a supersized Ninja Slushi?!' Well, me for starters

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