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‘I couldn’t believe how much gunge it removed!’ – this £6.99 Amazon bestseller will clean your fridge and keep your food fresher for longer

'I couldn’t believe how much gunge it removed!’

Ideal Home · Jan 27

Still not done, and that’s ok – finding beauty in the cracks, the dust and the endless to‑do lists in our renovation journey

We've stopped seeing imperfections as failures and start seeing them as part of the story

Ideal Home · Jan 27

Every eco-conscious gardener I know uses peat-free compost – 3 of the biggest benefits of this sustainable alternative

It's the future of sustainable gardening

Ideal Home · Jan 27

The destructive pest sneaking into your home on secondhand furniture – this is how to check you're not bringing it in with your latest eBay find

This cosmetic flaw could be a sign of something much more serious

Ideal Home · Jan 26

Pattern headboards are making a comeback – how to embrace the trend without making your bedroom look dated

This maximalist trend is taking over bedroom design

Ideal Home · Jan 26

I'm desperate to tile my kitchen floor but my budget is non-existent and I have expensive taste – here's what I'm doing instead

What’s a girl to do, with a tile habit she can no longer afford to feed?

Ideal Home · Jan 26

7 2016 colours that are having a huge comeback this year – experts reveal how to make them look stylish, not dated in 2026

Let's take a trip down memory lane

Ideal Home · Jan 26

As someone who inherited a bad extension, I asked the pros whether it's ever worth improving one or if it's better to just start over

As someone who inherited a bad extension, I asked the pros whether it's ever worth improving one or if it's better to just start over

Ideal Home · Jan 26

You’ve probably heard of the ‘5th wall’ paint trend, but what about the ‘6th wall’? – experts reveal why it's one of the biggest paint trends of 2026

Last year was all about focusing on the ceiling, but 2026 belongs to the floor

Ideal Home · Jan 26

Where to buy seed potatoes to start growing your own spuds – 5 of the best stockists and variety recommendations

From classic favourites to disease-resistant varieties

Ideal Home · Jan 26