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Sorry, matt paint! This 'outdated' paint finish is making a comeback – I keep seeing it in the most stylish homes

Eggshell and glossier paint finishes are no longer reserved only for skirting boards

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Aldi's £15 Hex Fry pan is a dead-ringer for this Gordon Ramsay-approved £169 Hexclad pan – this is how the two metal utensil safe pans compare

It's made a return since its popular launch last year

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You’d never guess this chic solar lamp is only £17 from IKEA – it’s the perfect way to add a soft glow to your outdoor space

It’s the perfect way to add a soft glow to your outdoor space

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I had plenty of space – so why did my home still feel chaotic? How I found the perfect solution when our rooms were trying to do too much

Why a properly-planned summerhouse was the key to creating a space that worked for our lives

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I’ve been committing this cardinal sin when it comes to my dishwasher, but curbing this habit now could help me offset the 13% price cap increase

Curbing this habit now could help me offset the 13% price cap increase

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This compact grow table is the perfect way to start a vegetable patch in a small garden – my crops are thriving!

My crops are thriving!

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‘In Essex, we don’t have bins,’ Lauren Goodger has divided the internet after refusing to have a kitchen bin in her home – I asked the experts if you *really* need one

Do you have a kitchen bin? We'd love to know

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5 plants to prune in June for bigger, better blooms next year

It's pruning time for your spring-flowering plants

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I ditched my bedroom wardrobes in favour of this small-space-friendly alternative – this is why I don’t regret my decision six years later

I'm proof that you CAN store clothes without wardrobes

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A big change could be coming to how you can shop for Howden's kitchens - here's everything you need to know

Howdens' acquisition of online kitchen retailer could mean big things for the trade-only brand

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Ricky Gervais has welcomed a family of foxes to his garden – this is what to do if you find foxes in yours, according to wildlife experts

Say hello to his adorable fox family

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Shark has given its stand-out vacuum a 'luxe' looking glow-up with four sophisticated colours to choose from – you won't want to hide it in a cleaning cupboard

I predict it'll be a sellout!

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How to get the Scandi look in a kids' bedroom – I've tracked down the timeless high street buys for a bedroom that grows with your child

And you can nail the look from just £3.99

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What to do with dahlias in June – 4 expert-approved ways to kickstart this year's flowers

Get the showstoppers off to a strong start

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Inexpensive ways I update my home when I'm on a retail detox – when sometimes all a space really needs is a reshuffle rather than a shopping trip

My favourite no-spend mini makeovers

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I just spotted Ninja’s sell-out Luxe Cafe coffee machine has dropped below £450 for the first time - here's why it'll be a hit with frothy coffee lovers

Go, go, go!

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I’ve found a stash of the most stylish water butts to harvest rainwater and make your garden look good while doing it – my top picks from rattan to galvanised steel

Make the most of the rain and start collecting water with these pretty water butts

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The 3 Fs of interior design is the one rule the pros want you to know about when you’re decorating and arranging any room in your home

You don’t have to be an interior designer to take advantage of this pro-backed concept

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Sorry, ugly shoe storage! I found 20 stylish pieces of furniture that will keep your shoes organised and that you’ll happily have on show in your hallway

Who said practical furniture can't look good, too?

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Rain chains are the beautiful garden feature that will turn heavy downpours into a free source of water for plants – the 6 prettiest ones to hang up now

From creating a stunning water feature to collecting your own rainwater, what's not to like about rain chains?

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Aldi's tabletop gas grill is a gamechanger for small gardens – at only £40, it's the perfect way to dine alfresco on a budget this summer

This compact gas griddle will fit into any size garden

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Someone else’s rubbish, my treasure – 5 tricks I use to make thrifted finds work in my home

Once you change your thinking, you'll start seeing possibilities everywhere

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IKEA's £5 stainless steel food containers are the most organised food preppers' best kept secret – I made the switch from plastic, and I haven't looked back

I think it's a game-changing material

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What to do with peonies in June – 4 tasks that will preserve this year's flowers and start preparing next year's

And start preparing next year's

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Energy experts are encouraging homeowners to switch to fixed tariffs following the July 2026 Price Cap announcement – it can save you money and peace of mind

If you're worried about rising energy bills, switching to a fixed tariff could help save you money

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