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I swapped my Dyson V8 Absolute for the Dyson V11 Advanced – it’s the upgrade my carpets desperately needed

I was already a part of the Dyson fan club, but now I'm obsessed

Ideal Home · Dec 26, 2025

The 5-7-9 rule could squirrel-proof your bird feeder – here's what the numbers mean, according to wildlife experts

'It makes a big difference both to the wellbeing of birds'

Ideal Home · Dec 26, 2025

'We’re a hairy household,’ Vicky Pattison reveals the vacuum she uses to keep her home spotless – she says it tackles everything from hair extensions to dog fur

*Spoiler* It's our best-rated vacuum cleaner

Ideal Home · Dec 26, 2025

Kitchen Chronicles Part Two – I'm comparing high street vs online suppliers to see just how far smart choices (and a little patience) can stretch a budget

I'm on the hunt for the perfect fit

Ideal Home · Dec 25, 2025

No, you don't need a double oven in your kitchen – these are the small tweaks that will increase your cooking space instead

I wouldn't turn a double oven down, but it's not a necessity if you have a small space

Ideal Home · Dec 25, 2025

3 ways to use Christmas tree needles around your home to make your house cleaner and smell fresher

Your tree needles are not destined for the bin

Ideal Home · Dec 25, 2025

Don’t bin your pine needles this winter – 3 ways to reuse dropped Christmas tree needles in your garden

Christmas tree shedding quicker than you can say, 'O Tanenbaum'? Here's how to put those pine needles to good use

Ideal Home · Dec 24, 2025

I've just discovered wheelie bin compactors – and they're a Christmas rubbish game-changer

The bin solution I didn't know existed and it's genius for over Christmas

Ideal Home · Dec 24, 2025

Is it socially acceptable to bring an air fryer to Christmas dinner? Yes, if you follow these rules

A second appliance can be a big help when it comes to preparing your festive lunch

Ideal Home · Dec 24, 2025

This is the 1 thing you need to upgrade your Christmas tablescape, according to Jamie Oliver HQ – and you probably already own it

It's decorative but also practical

Ideal Home · Dec 24, 2025