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Wildlife experts reveal 1 job you must do every day in July to support birds – it only takes one minute

This quick and easy task can have a huge impact

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I predict Pooky’s new outdoor rechargeable lanterns are going to fly off the shelves – I got an IRL preview, and they’re the prettiest garden lights I’ve seen

They're the perfect way to add some style, colour and whimsy into your garden

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This £4 IKEA hideaway dish drainer is the secret to clear kitchen worktops – I'm buying it to keep my tiny kitchen looking cleaner 24/7

It makes putting clean items back so much easier, too

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Why your sofa might look different after a heatwave, and what you can do to protect it during the rest of summer – according to the experts

All you need to know before July’s heatwave hits

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Everything I know about renovations – after a very steep learning curve!

There's been disbelief and bewilderment, happiness and regret, acceptance and personal growth

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6 July lawn care tips that will keep your grass lush, green and thriving in hot, dry weather

Even in hot, dry weather!

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5 ways experts are heatproofing their gardens for the July heatwave – tricks to steal to help your garden survive the high temperatures

As hot summers become the new normal, here's how you can help your garden withstand extreme heat

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6 kitchen cleaning jobs to complete before the July heatwave – you’ll be thanking yourself for doing these easy tasks when the heat hits

While the temperature is a little cooler, it's time to get ahead on these easy tasks

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5 plants to prune in July for a garden bursting with summer blooms – these are the garden favourites to give a snip right now

These are the garden favourites to give a snip right now

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How to keep a kitchen cool without an AC or fan – 5 clever tips to banish heat from a cooking space this summer

This is the only expert advice you need this summer

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This IKEA shoe storage hack turns even the smallest of nooks into usable storage space – it’ll banish shoe clutter once and for all

It’ll banish shoe clutter once and for all

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I'm a homes editor who loves hosting in my tiny garden – these are the 9 buys I'm snapping up at Argos for effortless outdoor gatherings this summer

I'm elevating my outdoor dining set-up this summer

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This £20 M&S cooling sheet is selling out fast – and having tested it ahead of the July heatwave, I can see why

M&S shoppers are snapping up this cooling sheet before the next wave of hot weather hits

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What to do with tomato plants in July – the 5 things I’m doing this month to encourage a bumper crop

Extra toms? Yes, please!

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The 4 houseplants that have survived my renting journey – they've been tried, tested and often neglected!

They need to be resilient to handle a nomadic lifestyle

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Ideal Home’s air conditioning expert has just convinced me to snap up this misting fan instead of a portable AC – it’s one of the few left in stock that we rate

Ideal Home's resident cooling expert has convinced me that this powerful misting fan is a great choice for cooling a room fast

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Ninja’s brilliant new coffee machine just launched in a fresh batch of colours, including a gorgeous jade green shade – I wish I hadn't gotten mine already

Straight on the wishlist

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I asked experts how to weatherproof a pergola – these are the 6 upgrades they recommended so you can use it whatever the weather

You'll be able to use it whatever the weather

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I’m adding this clever Joseph Joseph food waste bin to my kitchen before the July heatwave – its smart design features banishes bad smells and deters flies

If you're sick of stinky food waste bins, this is for you

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I saved over £500 by reupholstering my dream footstool myself - here's how I used secondhand finds to make it happen

A professionally upholstered footstool can set you back hundreds, but I made mine for around £100

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‘Window stacking’ is the method experts recommend to keep your home cool in the July heatwave – this is how to do it in your home

This is how to prep and heat-proof your home for the impending rise in temperatures

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I’ve used the De'Longhi Eletta Ultra for months – here's why it's completely ruined standard coffee machines for me as a reviewer

This bean-to-cup coffee machine could curb your habit of buying iced lattes forever.

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My 3 favourite colour combinations in our home – they create rooms that feel lived in rather than decorated

They create rooms that feel lived in rather than decorated

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This year’s ‘it’ Mediterranean garden plant isn’t what I expected – but it’s surprisingly easy to grow in the UK

Who knew?

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I’m buying Aldi’s new £14.99 air cooler for the July heatwave – its compact design makes it the best choice for my small flat

With temperatures expected to soar again by the end of the week, it's time to prepare for the next heatwave

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