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My mum gifted me this £30 kitchen appliance when I left for university seven years ago, and I still use it all the time – it’s the only appliance a fresher needs

Forget air fryers; this appliance is best for meal prep and whipping up dinners that taste like home

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5 plants to divide in August – experts say it's the perfect time to lift and split these popular varieties to get free plants next spring

You'll get more blooms for free next spring

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I’m on a mission to replace my ugly home appliances – and Shark just dropped the ultimate ‘luxe’ upgrade to the robot vacuum I use every day

Ugly robot vacuums are out!

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I work from home and didn't want my desk to always be on show – this IKEA buy transformed my set-up, it folds from sleek bookcase to spacious workspace in seconds

It's the multi-purpose buy I never knew I needed

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These are the 3 biggest bathroom trends of 2026 that are set to last into 2027 and beyond – from colour to pattern, these are the failsafe trends to try

These trend-led designs offer longevity too

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Mark my words, this new £230 Habitat chair bed is going to be an instant bestseller – it's cute, curvy, and tailor-made for small homes

I think it will become an instant bestseller

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5 plants that like eggshells – the calcium lovers that benefit from this overlooked kitchen scrap

They complement fertilisers brilliantly!

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I avoided rugs for years as a mum of 2 and cat owner – here’s what finally made me give in

And it turned out to be the ultimate missing design detail

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This is the £29 Dunelm kitchen set that uni students (and their parents) are rushing to snap up – I wish I'd had one when I left for halls

I wish I'd had one when I left for halls

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5 heat-loving houseplants that thrive in bright, sunny windowills and stuffy rooms – they’re perfect for south-facing windowsills

These houseplants aren't fazed by heatwaves

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If flies are plaguing your home right now, this expert-approved DIY trap is a game-changer – it uses two pantry staples I bet you already have at home

Sorry flies, you're no longer welcome at this address

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4 living room layout mistakes that are making your space look messier than it actually is, according to design experts

Say goodbye to chaos by correcting these layout faux pas

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I thought my patio had been invaded by hundreds of flying ants – then I discovered it was one of nature's strangest summer events

It turns out it was one of nature's strangest summer events

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Argos Home just dropped the smartest free-standing kitchen island that will actually fit into a tiny kitchen – this genius space-saving feature is a bargain at £180

Turn your kitchen island dreams into affordable reality

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This chef's kitchen is a masterclass in how to combine style and practicality – it's proof that pink isn't going anywhere in 2027

Chef and food writer, Meera Sodha, has created a kitchen packed full of creative inspiration

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I spent 6 months cooking on a camping stove – here’s why my new kitchen was worth the chaos

When you are spending so much on a renovation, every choice feels like a risk

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This is the ‘ugly’ kitchen appliance our editors can’t live without, and the genius ways they hide it when they want a clearer worktop

So you can take a little inspiration

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6 plants to cut back in August for an extra flush of flowers – trim these varieties now for bonus blooms

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'Wildlife wineries' are the breakout trend gardeners are using to keep garden birds hydrated in August – this £15 shortcut means even tiny spaces can join in

Providing water is one of the most important things you can do to help birds this summer

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Shirlie Kemp's home truths – her homeware addiction and the household chore she adores

The former pop star gets up close and personal with her home

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Air con scams are all over social media right now — experts reveal the red flags to look out for when shopping for air con and how to check if it’s legitimate

Experts reveal warning signs to look out for when shopping for an AC

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Scientists urge gardeners to spend 15 minutes counting butterflies this week – how to get involved with the world’s largest butterfly survey

Butterfly populations have been in decline since the 1970s

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What to do with agapanthus in August – the simple jobs that keep these summer showstoppers blooming for longer and set them up for next year

And set them up for next year

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This shade will never go out of style

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Why I'm stepping away from 'click now, next day delivery' shopping for good

trading it for independent quality, personal service, and unique finds will completely change how you shop

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