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It’s my job to look at and test outdoor sofas, so it’s not easy to impress me – but these 8 garden sofas have done it

From budget to luxury, space-saving to large corner designs, these are the best outdoor sofas I've seen

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7 summer bulbs to plant in April – this month is crucial if you want to turn your garden into a colourful paradise

7 summer bulbs to plant in April – it's not too late if you act now

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Lidl’s whimsical garden lighting is even cheaper than Aldi’s – their £1.99 light-up tulip stake lights steal the show

The light-up flowers you never knew you needed

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The 1-second trick that will make your stainless steel pans non-stick and easier to cook with – I learnt it from Le Creuset's expert home economist

I've used it at home ever since

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I swapped using my dishwasher for handwashing my dishes for a month to avoid wasting energy, but I've got 4 reasons why it was harder to give up than I thought

But I've got 4 reasons why it was harder to give up than I thought

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The most peaceful gardens are adopting this garden furniture trend for 2026 – it makes comfort and style look effortless

It's the perfect choice of garden furniture if you're prioritising comfort this summer

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I rented a van to hide everyday clutter when selling our house – it's a simple staging trick that really paid off at viewings, saving us so much time and effort

Our house never looked neater and the offers flooded in...

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Sorry cottagecore, 'burrowcore' is the latest kitchen trend we're embracing in 2026 – it brings cosiness and storybook charm into every season

From Snow White to Peter Rabbit, this is how we're taking inspiration from character homes we know and love

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I tested Dyson's newest (and most affordable) wet floor cleaner – the performance won me over, but there's a catch

It's seriously lightweight and offers reliable results

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Interior experts say this moody colour trend is the key to giving your bedroom 'main character' energy in 2026

According to interior experts, this shade is 'cocooning, intimate, luxurious, and restful'

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I did a double-take when I spotted that this garden sofa from Argos was under £200 – its on-trend curved shape makes it look way more expensive

This stylish garden sofa set is ideal for hosting this summer

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Farrow & Ball has created the ultimate spring colour scheme – but it's this delicate shade that has stolen the show as the fan favourite

It might soon replace Skimming Stone and Setting Plaster as one of the most popular Farrow & Ball neutrals

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The best low-maintenance evergreen shrubs for year-round privacy – these fuss-free picks create no-effort screening

These fuss-free picks create no-effort screening

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B&M is selling an egg chair that looks just like a Dunelm bestseller – this 1 clever, space-saving feature sets it apart

It's a bargain price, too!

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If you’re going to buy an IKEA sofa, make it this new modular, curved design that’s under £600 – your guests will never know where it's from

It looks almost identical to a high-end design, too

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Alan Titchmarsh reveals the 3 tasks you must do to your lawn before May for lush, moss-free grass

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Strapped for space? This cute cottage delivers heaps of cosy, compact living inspo that proves that small can be beautiful

The owners breathed new life into a once-neglected 18th-century Cornish cottage

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I've spent four years testing mattress toppers, and Panda's new launch is one of the best I've slept on

Bouncy, cushioning, and supportive, I loved this memory foam and micro-spring sleep surface

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Garden experts issue a warning to look out for an invasive plant posing a serious threat to native bluebells

Native bluebells need your help

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This is what to do if your neighbour is feeding foxes and attracting them to your garden – wildlife and legal experts explain how to handle the situation

If foxes are becoming a nuisance on your property, this is what you can do

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Lidl's Le Creuset stainless steel pan lookalikes land in stores this weekend – but what do you actually get for £12.99 from these non-toxic pans?

There's a shiny new stainless steel range in the middle of Lidl

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I tried out this UK-designed smart dehumidifier – it dried my laundry in hours and tackled humidity in my home with ease

I've dried laundry and combated condensation quickly with this British-made hero

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The chandelier that changed the way I approach designing my home – seeing a light as sculpture, presence and emotion all at once

How I realised lighting can be so much more than a final touch

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Forget queuing at Blank Street this summer – these at-home iced coffee essentials will help you get the same results in your own kitchen

Mine's an iced cappuccino

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Pro Breeze’s new hybrid fan has been helping to freshen up my home with its nifty scent pod, and I have high hopes that it’ll see me through a summer heatwave

I have high hopes that it’ll see me through a summer heatwave too

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