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Why basement waterproofing is 'now as much about climate resilience as it is about comfort,' and how to get it right

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I tested Dyson’s newest (and most powerful) cordless vacuum cleaner — if I could give it 6 stars, I would

The game-changing new features make cleaning a breeze

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It’s only September, but M&S’s light-up Christmas candles are already selling out – my biggest regret last year was not getting one for myself

My biggest regret last year was not getting one for myself

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5 houseplants I always propagate in autumn – now is the perfect time to make more of your favourite plants for free

These are the houseplants I’ll be propagating in September to make more of my favourites for free

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It’s all about blue in 2026 – Dulux reveals not one but three shades of blue as its colours of the year

Get ready to embrace blue in your home next year – Dulux crowns 3 shades of the world’s favourite colour as its colours of the year 2026

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Set your alarms – IKEA just announced the details of its latest designer collaboration, and it's going to sell out fast

Get ready for the 20th of September

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Pest experts say spiders will avoid your home if you use this supermarket staple around your home

It will only cost you a cup of tea!

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19 Boot room ideas to add classic countryside functionality to your home

Create a dedicated space to store muddy boots and wet coats to keep the rest of your home clean and tidy

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Stacey Solomon's home-grown pumpkin arch is her most iconic autumn doorscape yet – it's a showstopper

The queen of door decorations has outdone herself with this all-natural creation

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This £8 Amazon buy will turn any light wireless – and it looks just as good as the best rechargeable lamps

Turn an old lamp into a stunning new light and save money in the process

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Lakeland is selling a Tri Ply cookware range to rival Gordon Ramsay's favourite HexClad non-stick pans – from just £24.99

Had your eye on a HexClad but not sure about the price? Lakeland's got an alternative

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Three hacks designers use to make a hallway door look more expensive –and they each cost less than £20

Capitalise on this overlooked opportunity to add creative flair to your home

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This is what a cavity wall actually is, how you identify one, and whether you can alter one during a renovation, according to the experts

I put your most asked questions to the pros

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Pest control expert reveals the two major ways you can accidentally bring bed bugs into your home

And how to avoid it

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The 3 best Farrow & Ball paint colours for a hallway – the unexpected shades the experts recommend

Painting your hallway? I've asked the experts, and these are the shades they say are the best

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‘Clutter is a dealbreaker’ – Phil Spencer reveals the 1 thing that will help sell your home fast

If you're looking to sell your home, your clutter needs to be kept under control

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The 7 best bulbs to plant in September for a stunning spring display

For a garden that's brimming with life and colour from February to May

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The 3 risky heating cleaning jobs I would never do myself and you shouldn't either

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A 'bootility room' is the key to containing back-to-school mess – you won't go back to a regular utility room

It will be the hardest working room in your home

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Legal experts warn you could be fined if your neighbour’s property floods this autumn

Everything you need to know about surface water law

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How much does a basement conversion cost? I asked the pros what you can expect to pay, and what factors will send the price soaring

I asked the pros what you can expect to pay, and what factors will send the price soaring

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I'm a busy mum of three, and this is the one decluttering hack I swear to keep the chaos (and my sanity!) in check

It's the one way I keep clutter from taking over

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'I see this mistake so often' – storage expert warns about the costly error often made when packing summer bedding away

And the simple solution that prevents damage to your bedding

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Homeowner slammed with £20,000 fine after cutting back a tree in their garden – legal experts reveal how to stop it happening to you

Cutting back trees might be a common garden job, but it can also land you in big trouble with the law

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Should you use a plastic or wooden chopping board at home? Here's why I think the answer is to use both

From health to environmental factors, we've weighed the pros and cons of both materials, while assesing their price, too

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