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I just sanded our dark, wooden floor – here’s what I’ve learned after putting it off for seven years (and yes, I cried)

What you should know before tackling this beast of a task

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The highlight of my job is testing new cookware – these are the new pans and designs that thoroughly impressed me in 2025

All-in-one pans and stainless steel had a serious moment

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Forget strawberries! The RHS predicts this will be the 'it' berry to grow in 2026 – it's delicious and can be planted right now

It's delicious and can be planted right now

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Primark is selling the cutest kitsch tableware that *literally* has me drooling – and everything is under £10

It looks good enough to eat...

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The £23 buy I’ve raved about for more than three years that keeps my energy bills under control – I tell everyone I know to buy them too

I think radiator reflectors are an utter game changer

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I’m a maximalist who’s disappointed beige is back in fashion – this is the counter-trend I’m using to fill my home with joy in 2026

Roll up, roll up...

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I swapped a traditional wreath for a living one this Christmas and it'll be brightening my door well into the new year – here's how I made it

With cheery festive blooms and greenery, this DIY wreath is super-easy to make

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Rustic meets industrial style in this unique cottage transformation

A small cottage by the sea became a colourful passion project, with a renovation that celebrates craftsmanship

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This simple and easy update turns the nostalgic paper chain into elevated Christmas decor – ‘velvet instantly drags it into grown-up territory’

I’m seeing these chains all over Instagram and TikTok – and I’m tempted to give it a go myself

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I'm not letting a lumpy guest bed ruin Christmas – this is how I'm making the mattress in my guest bedroom more comfortable

This mattress might have seen better days, but that doesn't mean I can't make it more comfy

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A Renovator's Survival Guide: When it's all a bit much and you need your renovation to feel homely, these little touches make a big difference

The things that made our home feel finished (even when it wasn’t)

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Things you’re forgetting to clean that are making your house STINK this Christmas – and yes, your tree is one of them!

Don't want your guests to smell horrible lingering odours? Read this

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Next’s new brushed cotton bow bedding is so cosy and stylish, I snapped it up immediately – it’s so soft you ‘won’t want to get out of bed’

It never hurts to put a bow on it

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‘It creates a calm, inviting space where guests will feel welcome’ – the 3 things to declutter from a spare bedroom before Christmas

Hosting overnight guests this Christmas? Professional organisers want you to do this first

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Rick Stein's Christmas home truths – why you'll often find him in Tesco's on Christmas Eve and his favourite festive scent

The chef gets up close and personal with his home at Christmas

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5 things you should always put in a guest bedroom – small touches that will make a difference this Christmas

Now it's the perfect time to update your guest bedroom before your family arrives

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‘Opera Aesthetic’ might be Pinterest’s trend prediction for 2026, but I think it’s perfect for festive gatherings – how to embrace the look this Christmas

I’m already seeing this hosting trend everywhere this festive season

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Can I move a drain as part of an extension project? Experts reveal when you will and won't need permission and how you get it

Experts reveal when you will and won't need permission and how you get it

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How smart tech can give you peace of mind as a dog owner

Stress-free ways to keep your dog healthy and happy at home

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I refuse to follow Christmas tree decor trends – why I’m choosing a personal approach over Pinterest-approved ideas this season

This is how I'm decorating my home instead

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I’m lusting over the latest John Lewis x Sanderson collection – 6 stunning yet affordable pieces to add to your cart

The perfect gift for yourself...

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This Christmas houseplant out-blooms all the others, say experts – here's how to make its flowers last into the new year

It's easy to grow, too

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I’m seeing fabric lamps everywhere right now, but the chicest options I’ve found are from Dusk

The brand's gone straight into my little black book for lighting

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2026 is the year to supersize your headboard – 5 ways to make the oversized trend work in your bedroom

Go big or go home

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These are the 7 ways I'm trying to keep my 110-year old house warm this winter – all without turning on the central heating

I don't want to rely on the central heating all day, so I'm embracing these old-school methods to stay toasty

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