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I tested the M&S 'Stay Cool' mattress topper during a heatwave – as a hot sleeper, here's what I thought of the £75 cooling buy

Could it cool down this overheated sleeper?

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'Like magic in a heatwave' – this cooling duvet has transformed my sleep in hot weather

This cooling duvet has transformed my sleep in hot weather

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9 best weed killers for a neater, greener lawn

Tackle stubborn patches in your garden with these weed-busting products

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I just tested Simba's new £199 'Cool Foam' mattress topper – it's ideal if you have a fidgety sleep partner

Plus, I loved the cushioning it added to our bed

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I've spent four years testing mattress toppers, and Panda's new launch is one of the best I've slept on

Bouncy, cushioning, and supportive, I loved this memory foam and micro-spring sleep surface

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Do SAD lamps work? Experts explain how to beat the winter blues

Light therapy has grown in popularity, with plenty investing in SAD lamps and wake-up alarm clocks

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Amazon Boxing Day sale 2025: Best deals to shop now

Save on big brands such as Apple, PlayStation and moreFollow live: All the best Boxing Day 2025 deals

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I put Emma's Hybrid Airgrid mattress to the test – if you want a mattress-in-a-box that has plenty of bounce, this is it

My Emma Hybrid Airgrid mattress review puts the brand's premium mattress through its paces

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'It's eased aches I didn't even know I had' – I put Levitex's Sleep Posture mattress topper to the test

I found it incredibly comfortable

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As a bedding expert, this is the firm pillow I now recommend to all my friends. It's transformed my sleep experience

If you're searching high and low for a firm pillow, I've found it – those who want marshmallowy softness, look elsewhere

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I tried Karcher's cordless grass trimmer - it transformed my lawn from scruffy to sharp in minutes

A great cordless trimmer that’s easy to use and performs well on all types of grass

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Everyone’s rushing to buy fans and air conditioners, but this ‘secret’ 3-in-1 alternative is one of the best Amazon Prime Day deals I’ve spotted so far

It'll be your new hot weather hero

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This smart portable air con guessed when I was too hot – it cooled me and not just the room with its smart remote

I put the Delonghi Pinguino Care4Me EL112 air conditioner through its paces to see how it'd fare against 20-degree heat and humidity

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Blueair's new 3-in-1 appliance can purify, heat or cool a room — this is why I think it's well worth the investment after testing it for a month

Relatively small yet hugely impressive — this multi-functional air purifier won me over

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The best steam irons for tackling stubborn creases, tried and tested

Steam through your laundry pile, with these tried-and-tested appliances

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10 best pillows 2026, reviewed for every kind of sleeper

Whether you prefer memory foam, down or microfibre, these are the bedroom essentials you need

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How we test heated clothes airers at Ideal Home — why you can trust us and our review process

All of the steps we follow to determine which modles are worthy of being the best heated airers around

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Lakeland's new Dry:Soon Tri:Mode 3-Tier Heated Hub is the only heated airer to keep up with my family's never-ending washing – but it comes at a price

Lakeland’s latest deluxe heated airer is great for large laundry loads - but is the £350 price tag justified?

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14 best high chairs for babies and toddlers

We tested these high chairs for comfort, longevity and easy-peasy cleaning

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The M&S January sale is here – and these are the best deals

Bag the best bargains in the M&S seasonal sale

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9 best hot water bottles for keeping you warm during cold winter nights

Stay snug and ease aches and pains, with these top-rated hot water bottles

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