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If I had my own garden, I’d be buying these £25 pebble-shaped outdoor lights from Next right now – they’re already sold out in one of the sizes

If you’re looking for garden lighting ideas to add to your outdoor space this year, these Next pebble lights would be my top ...
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Wren Kitchens is closing 15 stores in the US – what the closures mean for the UK

Wren Kitchens announced that it is closing all 15 of its US stores; however, the British firm has confirmed that this will ...
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My garden decking was covered in grime and algae after winter, but this miracle outdoor cleaner made it look like new again – no scrubbing or pressure washer nee…

This outdoor cleaner works on decks and patios in super-quick time and with no back-breaking scrubbing involved ...
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Step aside, fancy garden furniture, George Home is proving stylish garden furniture can be done on a budget – this stunning rattan lounge chair proves it

George Home is killing it when it comes to garden furniture this year, and the latest stylish piece to catch my eye is the ...
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I’m an M&S-obsessed Sleep Editor who scours the website every day – these are my top picks from the new M&S bedding collection

With on-trend ginghams, florals, and striped sets that start from £14, I'm not surprised they're selling out fast ...
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6 beautiful plants that stop weeds from taking over your garden beds – evergreen beauties and pollinator favourites that will save you hours of weeding

'To reduce weeding, ground cover is essential,' explains garden expert and author Sarah Raven. 'Plants like Alchemilla mollis ...
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Waste experts reveal what to put in a compost bin vs a food waste bin – mistaking the two could cost you a healthy garden

If you have a compost bin and a food waste bin, are you quite sure of the difference between the two? Don’t worry if you’re not, as waste experts have clarified the matter and why it’s so important.
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Kitchen items you can no longer recycle when decluttering due to new bin rules in England – and what to do with them instead

While there are many things you can no longer recycle when decluttering under these new recycling rules, a quick glance at ...
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Does there really have to be a door between your house and conservatory or is there a way of opening them up to each other? I asked the experts for the best solution (t…

Wondering if you can remove the door between your conservatory and house? You might be breaking some rules if you do ...
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Is your exterior house colour going out of style? Experts reveal the shades fading in popularity this year and the ones replacing them

Why are these colours going out of style? In the last couple of years, colour trends have been shifting towards more ...
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I only washed my clothes on a 30° cycle for four weeks and this is how much I think I saved on my energy bills and my laundry is just as clean

As someone who writes about saving energy for a living, I love setting myself little challenges to see if I can use less ...
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Banish bad smells from your food waste bin with this simple cleaning trick – all you need is this 1 cupboard essential

Waste experts reveal how to deter flies from your food waste bin this summer – 3 easy fixes to make following new recycling ...