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I turned 40 and realised I didn't want to carry all this clutter into the next decade – these 5 things had to go

These 5 things had to go

Ideal Home · Aug 23

'Rightsizing' is the design hack that proves moving isn't always the answer – here's how you can create your dream kitchen

Before you put your home on the market, think about rightsizing instead

Ideal Home · Aug 22

My Editor doubled her wardrobe space with these £7 hanger hooks – now I’m snapping up this clever buy to organise my own clothes once and for all

They're nothing fancy, but they work a treat

Ideal Home · Aug 18

I hate mosquitoes, but this low-maintenance flowering plant is my secret weapon to keep them at bay on my patio this summer

This is how to unlock its mozzie-repelling benefit

Ideal Home · Jul 26

My hydrangea blooms are turning brown – experts told me why it's happening and how to stop it from getting worse so I can rescue the rest of this summer's flowers

And how to stop it from getting worse

Ideal Home · Jul 22

A rug is an essential in any playroom – these are the 12 practical, stylish and comfortable rugs loved by parents and children alike

Choose a playroom rug that both you and your little one will love

Ideal Home · Jul 15

My gym opted for an air cooler over an air conditioner – after working out with one blasting cooler air, I'm genuinely impressed

A sweaty workout was the ultimate cooling test

Ideal Home · Jul 12

I turned my morning coffee into the ultimate fly repellent – it banished them in minutes and made my house smell like a coffee shop

And made my house smell like a coffee shop

Ideal Home · Jun 22

IKEA's stylish yet subtle solar lights gave my garden borders a glow up – they've made my front garden feel welcoming again

These cute lights have boosted my home's kerb appeal

Ideal Home · Apr 19

I rented a van to hide everyday clutter when selling our house – it's a simple staging trick that really paid off at viewings, saving us so much time and effort

Our house never looked neater and the offers flooded in...

Ideal Home · Apr 12