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Home maintenance jobs to do in February — 9 tasks you need to complete before the end of the month to get your home ready for spring

Does your home need some TLC this month?

Ideal Home · Feb 11, 2025

What trees to plant in February — 5 of the best fruit and ornamental varieties you should be planting now

It's the perfect time to plant bare-root trees

Ideal Home · Feb 6, 2025

5 winter lawn care mistakes that could be damaging your grass, according to leading lawn experts

Watch out for these common winter lawn mishaps

Ideal Home · Jan 27, 2025

6 wabi-sabi living room ideas – create a perfectly imperfect lounge with this Japanese philosophy

This is how to incorporate the principles of this trending Japanese philosophy into your lounge for a harmonious look and feel

Ideal Home · Dec 3, 2024

Is it worth insulating a greenhouse? This is why experts urge gardeners to add an extra layer of warmth to their growing space this winter

This is how to insulate a greenhouse in 5 easy steps

Ideal Home · Nov 28, 2024

How to clean mould from window sills - 4 household products you can use to restore your windows to their former glory

Restore your window sills to their former glory

Ideal Home · Nov 25, 2024

Do windows need cleaning in winter? How this simple task can help to reduce your energy bills and improve your mood

Cleaning windows in winter may sound pointless, but it has more benefits than you'd think

Ideal Home · Nov 15, 2024

How to grow bare root roses - the secret experts use to add these beautiful blooms to a garden on a budget

Fancy a garden filled with roses, but lacking the funds to do so? Try investing in bare root roses...

Ideal Home · Nov 13, 2024

The 8 plants you should never prune in autumn - or risk ruining next year’s garden

You might know what you should prune… but do you know what you shouldn’t?

Ideal Home · Oct 31, 2024

How to prepare your driveway for winter - 5 essential steps to keep your family and car safe over the next few months

Weather-proof your driveway without the hassle

Ideal Home · Oct 6, 2024