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Cleaning experts reveal 6 cleaning jobs you should never use dehumidifier water for – it will do way more harm than good

Dehumidifiers have many important uses, but you should always avoid using dehumidifier water for these chores

Ideal Home · Nov 9, 2025

This £5 hack is what experts swear by to stop your gutters blocking in winter – and you can install it yourself

You'll thank yourself later

Ideal Home · Oct 24, 2025

9 home maintenance jobs to do before autumn – recommended by experts to prepare for a new season

Now is the ideal time to tackle these simple maintenance jobs to weatherproof your home

Woman & Home · Aug 30, 2025

Floodproofing a house — 12 things flood experts say you can do while renovating to improve your home's flood resistance and resilience

Your home doesn't have to be in a flood zone to be at risk of water damage. Protect it with these top renovation tips

Ideal Home · Jan 25, 2025

How to improve drainage in a garden — 4 DIY options drainage experts say will solve waterlogging

These are the best garden drainage systems you can install yourself

Ideal Home · Jan 15, 2025

What's the difference between rising damp and penetrative damp? How to tell which one is affecting your home

Rising damp and penetrative damp are not the same thing—here's what you need to know

Ideal Home · Dec 30, 2024

How to clean a kitchen sink drain - expert-approved steps to remove build-up and bad smells

Clear any blockages and freshen up your sink plughole using kitchen cupboard staples

Ideal Home · Dec 1, 2024

How to fix smelly drains – keep the odours away once and for all

A step-by-step guide on how to sanitise stinky drains for fresh smelling results

Ideal Home · Sep 11, 2024

How do you dry out a flooded garden? 6 ways to restore a wet garden and stop it happening again

Drainage is key

Ideal Home · Aug 3, 2024

This is how much it costs to replace gutters around a house - and how to spot when it's time to switch the old with the new

There are so many factors to consider

Ideal Home · Jul 31, 2024