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How to clean garden furniture so it looks brand-new – the best ways to tackle wooden, metal, plastic and rattan sets

Give your outdoor furniture some TLC

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Sorry, fence toppers – this fast-growing shrub does a much better (and prettier) job of screening my garden and giving me plenty of privacy

It's a stunning natural screen

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Do you sleep on your front? Sleep experts warn you really shouldn't – this is the simple fix they recommend for a better night's rest

Is front-sleeping bad for you? Yes, say physiotherapists and sleep clinicians, but there's a solution

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5 things that people with tidy kitchen worktops always have – space-savvy ways to prevent clutter and bring order back to your cooking space

Minimise mess and maximise space

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5 things you should never put in a kitchen bin, according to pros – you’d never guess how dangerous these common household items can be

Putting these items in your bin are a big no-no

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I asked 3 colour experts and they all recommend this paint trick to make a small room look bigger and more open – it’s so simple!

‘It’s such a simple yet transformative way to change how a space feels’

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I thought Shark’s new robot vacuum cleaner would be a gimmick – but it quickly proved me wrong (and now I can’t stop using it)

It's *so* easy to use

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How to grow clematis – 5 things you need to know for stunning climbing displays every year

Guarantee tons of attractive blooms

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Sorry, regular dusters, this is the only tool I’m using to dust my house this hay fever season – and it’s cleaning expert-approved, too

No pollen allowed in this house!

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Garden items you can no longer recycle when decluttering a shed due to new bin rules in England – and what to do with them instead

And what to do with them instead

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Garden experts reveal the big soil mistake that is halting your plants' growth this May – this is how to fix it

Garden experts want you to stop treating your soil like dirt

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I asked the experts and these are the 4 paint colours that work the best to make narrow rooms look bigger, more stylish and less tunnel-like

‘Avoid anything that emphasises the long, tunnel-like proportions of the space’

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How to talk to your neighbours about building a pergola – avoid falling foul of the law and awkward neighbour disputes with these tips from experts

Keep the peace with this key advice

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Chef's kitchens are a big trend for 2026 and beyond – these pro-level tips will make your cooking space so much more practical

Level up your cooking space just like the pros

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The 3 front door colours devaluing your home and sabotaging your selling chances, according to property pros

These shades are damaging your home's kerb appeal

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6 drought-tolerant shrubs to plant in May for a climate-resilient garden – these varieties thrive in warm weather

These varieties thrive in warm weather

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Badgers have destroyed my suburban garden – I asked the experts how to safely (and legally) deter the protected species

Here’s all you need to know when it comes to living with badgers

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Sorry, lawn mowers, No Mow May is too important to skip this year – here's why experts are urging you not to cut your grass this month

4 ways to make a difference

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I finally made my own café curtain after coveting the adorable bistro trend for years – it cost less than £35 and has transformed my open-plan kitchen

It's the perfect way to blend privacy with style

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Sorry sage green, interior designers say these are the 3 soothing colours the most stylish bedrooms are using instead in 2026

Same easy-to-live-with vibes, but with 'a little more depth and personality'

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What to do with hydrangeas in May – 4 tasks that will give the blooms a boost and bolster your shrub's resilience

Watering, feeding and more

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Got a conservatory that's already starting to overheat? I asked the experts whether conservatory air conditioning is a worthwhile investment or a waste of money

I asked the experts whether conservatory air conditioning is a worthwhile investment or a waste of money

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Only the most efficient cleaners use these steam cleaner hacks in their home – I swear by them as Ideal Home’s Cleaning Editor

I've cracked the steam cleaning code

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I asked 3 interior designers and paint experts what colour to pair with Farrow & Ball’s iconic Sulking Room Pink – these are the 3 shades they recommended for stylish spaces

This dusky pink shade is one of the brand's bestsellers – and these are the colours that complement it the most

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Plan the perfect workspace at home – 3 design experts reveal their tips for a stylish and productive working from home station

There are plenty of ways to make home working productive and stylish

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