It's a busier time of year than one imagines especially as it's the ideal time to plant bulbs for spring. The big question as well is whether we water bulbs after planting, or is there enough moisture ...

But as an Expert Vacuum Tester, my job is to review vacuums based on a multitude of factors, including performance, price and more. After all, I want you to buy a vacuum that ticks all of your boxes.

Clear surfaces, organised drawers, everything in its rightful place… it’s the absolute dream. But in reality, excess clutter makes feel this near impossible. Step forward our list of decluttering ...

In a nutshell First things first, this is a very affordable mattress. It's sold exclusively on Amazon, rather than on Simba's own website, which, to my mind, suggests the brand is aiming to deliver a ...

Stone built with clotted-cream coloured lime render, the seaside cottage stops you in your tracks. Built in 1760, in the village of Gunwalloe on the Lizard Peninsula, the property has been altered and ...

Ginevra Benedetti has been the Deputy Editor of Ideal Home magazine since 2021. With a career in magazines spanning nearly twenty years, she has worked for the majority of the UK’s interiors magazines ...

Homes House tours Preloved, recycled and handmade – see how this family has furnished their truly unique home on a tiny budget Brimming with salvaged finds, clever DIY projects and personal touches, ...

' Fast-growing hedges such as cherry laurel, privet, leylandii and bamboo are the perfect alternative to man-made fences,' says Chris Cooper, senior product manager at battery lawnmower specialists ...

As Laura Harnett, founder of eco cleaning brand, Seep, explains, ‘Anything that’s got a shiny surface should be treated with caution around bicarbonate of soda and if you’re unsure, then use something ...

Besides figuring out the best time to plant hydrangeas, location is one of the most important parts of growing these flowering plants. In fact, one of the most common reasons for a hydrangea not ...

Channelling coastal and country vibes, cladding your home's exterior is a popular and affordable way to update the exterior of your home. It can cover render or brickwork, elevate an understated ...

Lucy describes the decor in the home as mid-century modernmeets Japandi. Inspired not just by the building itself and the needs of her family, Lucy also drew on the serenity of the green spaces ...