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I've spent the last 5 years writing about sofa beds – these are the best times of year to shop if you want a bargain

And one of them is right now in the January sales

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How to use 'visual decluttering' to bring more calm into the home in 2026

If your kitchen cupboards are currently causing overwhelm, visual decluttering can help

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Winter cuttings don't have to be hard! These ones practically grow themselves and they'll save you money come spring

It may sometimes feel like we are short of gardening jobs in the winter months, but if your green fingers are starting to itch, cuttings could be the answer!

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5 things that people with a tidy kitchen always have – fuss-free ways to fake a clutter-free cooking space with minimal effort

It's all about working smarter, not harder

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This DREO Smart Dehumidifier is fast to setup, easy to use and reduces humidity in next to no time — and it's all possible with an app

It's a smart solution for the colder weather

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I'm skipping the big January clear-out this year – here's the small decluttering rule that'll make your home reset more manageable

The low-effort decluttering method that's finally worked for me

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I had a freezing cold conservatory for 10 years and wasted £3k trying to make it warmer — this is how I've finally solved the issue

This is how I finally solved the issue

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Self-adhesive vinyl is my genius hack for rental homes – a tried and tested option to give any area a new look, from walls to kitchen cupboards

It even means I can use actual wallpaper in my rental home

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The single biggest mistake you can make when shopping for a mattress in the January sales – and expert advice on how to avoid it

What not to do when snapping up one of this season's mattress deals

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I don’t regret adding these practical laundry upgrades in our utility room – they've made doing the washing everyday far easier

These genius fixes make our new laundry room work smarter

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3 reasons you should plant a tree this winter – all the benefits of adding a new tree to your garden when it’s cold outside

All the benefits of adding a new tree to your garden when it’s cold outside

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2026 is set to be the year of the 'joy-first home' – 5 wellbeing trends for a happier home in the new year

The home wellbeing trends shaping the year ahead

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I have zero systems in place for storing Christmas decorations, so I asked professional organisers how to best pack them away for next year

Help me find my way to festive storage with the help of experts

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Owning up to the interior design mistakes I've made over the years, so you can avoid them in your decorating journey

Because nothing teaches you faster than doing it wrong first

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The wildlife-friendly jobs I'm doing before it turns icy – they are low-effort but will really help out your garden visitors this winter

Look out for the local birds and wildlife in your garden before the winter sets in

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I’m giving my home a post-Christmas reset – this is everything I’m doing to clear clutter and set my house up for success in 2026

Quick and easy tasks to restore order

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Grout and sealant give me the 'ick' – 4 ways I’ve avoided using them in my bathroom to minimise the appearance of mould and mildew

Black mould hates me, and the feeling is mutual

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Yes, you can compost your Christmas tree – but you'll need to do this first if you want it to break down properly

It makes a brilliant base if you get it right

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Habitat just slashed the price of its designer-look sofa bed – comfortable and stylish, it's a top-seller for a reason

Don't miss out on this bargain price

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This is what the most on-trend kitchens looked like 10 years ago – you wouldn’t believe how much styles have changed

Are there any trends that have stuck around?

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Only the coolest gardeners have a set of ‘Tinkling Toadstools’ – they earned me serious brownie points when I gifted a set to my sister

Add some whimsy to your garden

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I stopped trying to clean my whole house at once – one hotspot a day is the habit that finally stuck and actually works

The one hotspot a day cleaning method that's helped me stay on top of mess

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The In-Between Phase: Renovations are endurance events – if you reframe your outlook and look for small wins you'll find them easier to get through

How we survived living in a home that’s half finished and half just beginning

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I'm a home energy expert, and these are the 3 energy-guzzling habits I'm ditching in the new year

I'm on a mission to practise what I preach as a home energy expert

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Why the headboard collar is the most overlooked detail in bedroom design

If you’ve perfected your bedding but something still feels missing, the answer might be hiding in plain sight at the top of your headboard

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