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5 things I decluttered before selling my house – how I made it look more desirable for viewings and pocketed an extra £500 (and counting) in the process

And pocketed some extra cash in the process

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This £12 Habitat checked tray has already sold out seven times – the viral hit is back in stock in new sizes and colourways

It's become a staple of some of the most stylish homes on social media

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I suffer from decision fatigue, so I’m using the Doom Diamond decluttering method to clear clutter quickly and efficiently – it’s my go-to method for a spring reset

I'm on a mission to rid my home of excess clutter this spring

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Dunelm’s bohemian-style outdoor pendant lights are the trick to make your garden lighting look expensive this summer

Elevate evenings in the garden

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I've put off this quick and easy task in my home for more than a year and it's cost me up to £235 on wasted energy – don't make the same mistake I did!

Don't make the same mistake I did!

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The power of the cordless glow – my guide to rechargeable lights and how I use them to avoid the glare of 'the big light' in my home

From how and where I use them, to the brands that do it best

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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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