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These are the two best ways to tell if your sweetcorn is ready to be harvested for delicious, juicy cobs

Time it right for the best harvests

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Marble is elegant, timeless, but also pricey – yet, I just found 2 high-street brands selling affordable marble furniture and accessories

I love marble furniture but not the price tag – so imagine my excitement when I found these budget-friendly pieces

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This quirky kitchenware trend is surging in popularity – I've found the best places to get your hands on one

Every kitchen needs one

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Experts warn these 5 vacuuming mistakes could actually be making your home dirtier — this is how to avoid them

Are you using your vacuum correctly?

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I swapped my Dyson handheld vacuum for this budget-friendly Gtech alternative — this is why I love it

It's a lightweight, budget-friendly handheld vacuum that punches well above its weight

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I'm a florist and these are the 7 flowers I love to grow in my cut flower garden in late summer

Give your late summer garden a colour lift with our selection

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I asked cleaning experts what they do every day to make their home feel instantly cleaner, and one answer kept coming up

It will only take you five minutes!

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I fitted my own kitchen... twice – here's why I doubt I'll do it again

In my experience DIY is not always worth the bragging rights and faff

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Renovation experts all agree that most wall removal mistakes stem from this initial blunder — here's how you can avoid it

Here's how you can avoid it

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‘When your sofa and wall colours are in sync, the space feels intentional’ – experts reveal the 4 best paint and sofa colour combinations

These are the sofa and wall colour pairings that will effortlessly elevate your living space

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Never prune these plants in August if you want them to flower again next year

Cutting them back now could forsake next year's blooms

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I saw the M&S x National Gallery collection IRL and it looks even better in person – it’s a masterclass in maximalist, opulent design

This beautiful collection stopped me in my tracks

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No, I didn't buy new oak doors - I used Frenchic browning wax instead, and now I wouldn't replace them with the real thing

It turned my home into a cosy cottage

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Farrow & Ball’s most popular neutral paint shade will surprise you – and no, it’s not off-white, beige or grey

The versatile staple colours to keep coming back to

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Experts reveal the best place to put a fan to save money on your energy bills and cool a room fast

Get the most out of your fan

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There are a lot of advantages to knocking down an internal wall, but make sure you consider these drawbacks before you commit

Is it a good idea?

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How to get rid of horsetail weed - garden experts reveal the best way to tackle this hard to kill weed

Solutions that will help to control and reduce it

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'This bed linen is especially effective' – experts reveal the colour bedding that will make a small bedroom look bigger

The shades to choose, and those to avoid

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CleanTok is obsessed with this electric scrubbing brush that leaves your home spotless in seconds – now Aldi has released a £17 version

It's a game-changing cleaning product

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Have your non-stick pans expired? Yes, that's a thing – here's how long the experts say you can use them

Plus ways to help prolong the life of your current non-stick pan

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This £12 Amazon buy made my sofa bed so much more comfortable for guests - I just wish I'd bought them sooner

This quick fix gives the illusion of a proper bed

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How to prevent maggots in a kitchen bin – 4 expert-approved ways that mean you never have to deal with this gross problem again

It may be disgusting to think about, but these handy tricks mean maggots won't become your reality

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How to prune verbena – the best time to cut your plant back for loads of flowers next year

Bushier plants are just a prune away – but don't do it yet!

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A complete renovation of this fifties property has brought this stunning home into the 21st century

A far cry from its dark and dated beginnings

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Are coverless duvets a good idea? I'm a sleep and bedding expert – here's what I think

The pros and cons of this alternative bedding choice

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