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How I designed a room for my teenage daughter that she actually loves – let there be whimsy, bold and unexpected, done their way

Before you decorate your teen's room – read this

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Aldi's £3.99 modular freeze pods are the secret to cutting down meal prep time in your kitchen – they're perfect if you want to make your own Lego lunches at home

They're perfect if you want to make your own Lego lunches at home

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Sorry garden parasols, Aldi’s £15 sun sail is a must-have for shading a small garden in style this summer

(plus, the cheaper, highly recommended option I tracked down, too)

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Stinky Bob is taking over every corner of my garden – I'm stopping the persistent weed in its tracks with these simple tips

Take that, Stinky Bob!

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Give your living room an instant boho-inspired makeover with these 16 homeware buys – they nail the effortless laid-back vibe

The secret to this carefree aesthetic lies in the details

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Lidl's £60 Dyson bladeless fan lookalike is back in stores this week – and even cheaper than last year

With a heatwave on the horizon, this fan couldn't have arrived at a better time

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Following the 70/30 design rule is a shortcut to a perfectly designed kitchen, according to pros – here's how to use it in practice

Here's how to use it in practise

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This genius John Lewis garden furniture design doubles as a dining and lounge set – it’s the perfect small garden solution

It's no surprise customers are going crazy for it – 'We've had so many compliments already'

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Kitsch side tables are popping up in stylish homes all over Instagram – 6 playful ones to add to your living room (or bathroom) for summer

This piece of often overlooked furniture is fast becoming a decor staple

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I used to think you could 'finish' a garden in a year or two – since then I've discovered why gardens take so long and why that’s actually the best bit

After all, a perfect garden isn't the real success

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I visited Smeg's Italian HQ and saw their archive of limited edition appliances – these are 3 discontinued cult classics I wish they'd bring back

Including a Fiat 500 x Smeg gem

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Lidl is selling the coveted Ninja Creami for £159 – but I’ve found two places where you can snap it up even cheaper

The must-have appliance for summer is coming to Lidl

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My dog chewed my skirting boards — this is exactly how I fixed them for £5 in under 30 minutes, and you'd never know

It was easier than I thought it would be too

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6 RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026 garden trends that are actually achievable at home – and work in small gardens, too

They work in small gardens, too

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5 garden items you should never splurge on– this is where to strategically spend your money for a beautiful garden on a budget

How to save your cash, according to the pros

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7 container flowers to plant in May for non-stop colour all summer long

Pick these vibrant, long-lasting blooms to ensure a colourful display that will see your garden all through the summer months

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I lost £13k to a scam builder – this is what I wish I'd done differently when finding a tradesperson for my side extension

Plus, how I got my money back

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What renovating together really does to a relationship – somewhere in the middle of all of it we’ve built something that isn’t on any floor plan

It's the project's most stress-tested material

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5 things that people with a dust-free home always do – game-changing tools and techniques to help you spend less time cleaning

So you spend less time cleaning

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Next's stylish new armchair comes with clever hidden storage – it's a simple but genius solution to keep a small living room looking tidy

Storage seating can be chic, too

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Aldi’s £100 garden dining set is more than £1,000 cheaper than this cult designer alternative – and it's hard to tell the difference

Aldi's metal dining table looks so similar to this Instagram icon, I had to do a double-take

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5 things that people with a tidy fridge always have – fuss-free additions that will banish mess and make your food last longer

Bye, messy fridge!

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Sorry, tidy garden borders, RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026 is embracing wild, natural gardens – and yes, that includes weeds

Could this trend see the rise of the nettle?

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My home’s kerb appeal needs a boost — so I’ve stacked up these 6 easy DIY tasks to do in a weekend

My home’s kerb appeal needs a boost — this is the plan

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8 gorgeous plants that will have butterflies flocking to your garden – the small shrubs, statement trees and flowers they adore

The small shrubs, statement trees and flowers they adore

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