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I put the Simba Hybrid Duvet to the test to see if its 'cool tech' would stop me overheating in bed - here's what happened

As Ideal Home's Sleep Editor and a self-certified hot sleeper, I tested the Simba Hybrid Duvet on my own bed to see if it's 'cool tech' is worth the investment

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Is an expensive mattress protector worth it? This is how much you should be paying for one, according to sleep experts

Mattress protectors can help make a mattress last long, but how much should you be investing in one?

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Meet Ideal Home's Certified Experts - they've spent over 1,000 hours testing everything from appliances to mattresses so you can shop wisely

No-nonsense product advice direct from our team of in-the-know experts

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What type of mattress is best for heavy people – I asked the experts

Our weight can have a big impact on how comfortable we find a mattress. I asked a variety of sleep experts to explain how to find the right fit for you

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What is a foam mattress and is it the right choice for you? I asked the experts

Wondering what the advantages and disadvantages of a foam mattress are? I asked a range of sleep experts for their thoughts

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3-minutes with an Ikea storage expert solved a bedroom dilemma I’ve been struggling with most of my life – and it only costs £2

I visited Ikea's base in Sweden, and came home with an Ikea hack that has transformed the way I use my bedroom

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How to clean an air purifier in six simple steps - experts warn you must do it every few weeks

This easy cleaning guide will keep your air purifier in tip top condition

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Sage coffee machines are the ultimate kitchen buy – here's 6 of the very best we've tried and tested, from the most to least expensive

Here's how to pick the right beautiful and functional machine for you

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Ideal Home Bedroom Award winners 2024 - as chosen by our panel of expert judges

Meet the winners

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Do Dyson fans cool the air? The facts and what I've found when using them

Did I make the right investment to feel cooler?

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Is an expensive fan worth it? 5 features it's worth investing in to see you through many summers

I took the plunge and invested in an expensive fan and it was one of the savviest purchases I've made in years

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Ideal Home Living Room Award winners 2024 – celebrating the brands and products that get our seal of approval

Find out who the expert judges rated best in class for stylish and hardworking living spaces

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Does an air purifier cool a room? The experts share what they can and can't do for those looking to beat the heat this summer

There is an alternative to consider, though

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Everdure vs Weber - Does the classic American or the stylish Australian win the battle of the BBQ brands?

We’ve compared everything you need to know

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Are Dyson fans worth it? Here's all you need to know about the coveted summer essential before investing

Is the premium price tag justifiable? I think it is...

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What causes an air purifier to stop working? 6 common reasons and how to avoid them, according to appliance experts

It pays to understand how to identify issues with this home investment

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Levoit vs Blueair – which leading air purifier brand is the best investment for your home?

The 'must knows' about these sought-after air purifiers

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This WORX self-propelled lawn mower made me actually look forward to grass cutting

Our Worx WG749E 46cm Cordless Self-Propelled Lawn Mower review puts this relatively affordable self-propelled mower through its paces

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Ideal Home Garden Award winners 2024 – we celebrate the brands and products that are leading the way right now

Discover what wowed our expert judges this year

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I tested EGO's self-propelled lawnmower and it's a game changer for low-effort grass cutting

Our EGO LM1702E-SP 42cm Self-Propelled Lawnmower review puts the brand's smallest self-propelled model to the test

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I tested Blueair's first sub-£100 air purifier - here are my thoughts on its budget-friendly performance

Our Blueair Blue Pure 511 Air Purifier review tests out the brand's first sub-£100 air purifier to see if it can deliver great performance at an affordable price point

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I tested Brabantia's Wallfix outdoor airer – it's a genius space-saver for drying laundry in a small garden

Our Brabantia Wallfix Dryer review puts this space-saving outdoor airer to the test to see if it's the ideal laundry solution for small outdoor spaces. *Spoiler alert* we think it just might be.

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How we test air purifiers at Ideal Home and translate confusing specs into the information you *actually* need to know

We've put countless air purifiers through Ideal Home's testing process to find the best-in-class. Here's how we do it.

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‘Less smoke, more flame’ – why the Solo Stove Ranger is (almost) the perfect fire pit

Our Solo Stove Ranger Fire Pit review puts the brand's most affordable fire pit to the test and finds it really does offer less smoke and more flames

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'A coffee machine for those who enjoy the ritual of bean-to-cup' – I put the Sage Barista Express to the test

Our Sage The Barista Express BES875UK Espresso Coffee Machine review puts the brand's most affordable bean-to-cup machine through its paces to see if its performance can live up to its stylish good looks

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