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I battle window condensation daily in our Victorian home – and this compact Debenhams dehumidifier is finally helping

It's a compact fix for everyday window condensation

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Post and everyday clutter were slowly taking over our kitchen until I set up this simple family command centre

This clutter-busting setup calms the chaos

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I don’t regret adding these practical laundry upgrades in our utility room – they've made doing the washing everyday far easier

These genius fixes make our new laundry room work smarter

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This £30 stair basket has quietly fixed the clutter that always builds up on our stairs – it's made such a big difference

It's an easy hallway fix that makes everyday mess on our staircase feel manageable

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This kitchen island trend is set to continue in 2026 – this is how one of our editors made it work in her busy family kitchen

It's stylish but also practical for young children

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This £14.99 brass retractable clothes line is the small-space laundry upgrade worth knowing about – and I can see why

It's the stylish space-saving drying solution making my utility finally work

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This £40 laundry gadget dries my clothes faster than my heated clothes airer and is slashing my energy bills too – and the cover fits over a standard three-tier airer

The winter laundry upgrade you need if your laundry takes ages to dry

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This £44.99 leaf vacuum sucks up wet leaves and makes brilliant mulch to prep my garden for winter

It's my autumn garden essential

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My daughter's tickly cough finally eased after I added this air purifier to her room – and it helped her get to sleep easier too

Bedtime is a lot calmer too

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I tested Dyson's Hot+Cool heater fan and it's the only heater and fan combo you'll need all year-round

Small in size, big on warmth...

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I removed the trickiest weeds from my path and driveway in under an hour using this clever weeding duo

Get your hands on them and easily rid your outdoor space of weeds

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This quiet little dehumidifier and air purifier is the perfect addition to any small utility space – it tackled drying my laundry in a breeze

It's small but mighty and perfect for family homes

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I'm a mum of 2, and this carpet cleaner is how I've kept my floors free of kid-related stains - and it's now half price

I swear by this deep-cleaning weapon in my busy family home

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This is the difference between a carpet cleaner and a spot cleaner — because they’re not the same (and offer very different results!)

Experts reveal which one will suit you (and your carpets) best

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I tried Lakeland's small but mighty dehumidifier in my windowless bathroom – it's a moisture-zapping game changer

And it's only £24.99

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Can the Dyson Purifier Cool PC1 replace your fan and air purifier? I put it to the test in my home during the height of allergy season

Dyson's Air Purifier fan ticks all the boxes for customisation, design and performance, and I think it's well worth the investment

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Should you buy a steam cleaner or a carpet cleaner? Experts reveal which one you really need to deep-clean your carpets

From deep cleaning power to everyday ease, we've asked the experts which tool really gets the job done

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My family put the Bissell ProHeat carpet cleaner through its paces – chocolate, wine, felt tips and coffee were no match for this incredible machine

With the three amazing cleaning modes, it's a game-changer for those with kids and pets

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This £20 telescopic hose brush did such a good job cleaning my windows I sacked my window cleaner and saved £100

It's a game-changer for sparkling glass

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I tried out this neat little dehumidifier for a month – it dried my laundry in half the time

The 20L SmartAir Dry Zone dehumidifier tackled my laundry drying woes head on

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6 things that feel illegal to declutter — and how professional organisers reuse them around the home instead

Experts reveal what to do with those 'just in case' items

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I hate ironing but this handheld steamer makes my clothes look like I don't – and it's on sale right now

Get ready for amazing iron-like results in the time it takes to put up your ironing board

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The Bissell SteamShot steam cleaner delivers impressive deep cleaning results with minimal effort – it's my new lazy day cleaning tool

I tested this small but mighty handheld steam cleaner and loved its capabilities

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11 products everyone needs in their cleaning cupboard for a quick and effective spring reset, according to cleaning experts

These products will transform the way you spring clean your home

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The one cleaning tool I use to deep clean my oven without breaking a sweat – it transformed my greasy oven toxin-free

This multi-purpose cleaning multi tool is a spring cleaning lifesaver

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