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How to take root cuttings in water and save money on filling your home and garden with lots of free plants

Learning how to take root cuttings in water is one of those gardening hacks that feels almost too good to be true. With just a snip of a stem and a jar of water, you can turn a single houseplant into ...
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Every garden and outdoor space needs a bistro set – and I found 12 budget-friendly sets, all under £100

A bistro set is one of those easy and versatile designs that I believe any outdoor space can benefit from. It makes for the perfect spot to enjoy a morning coffee or a light summer lunch. And if space ...
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Aldi has quietly brought back its cooling bedding to help you sleep during the heatwave – you'll thank yourself later for getting your hands on some

This week, Aldi relaunches its cooling bedding range in-store, and after a week where Britain saw temperatures soar to over 30C, I don't think there could be any better timing. Whilst many of us are ...
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7 clever design features that gave this kitchen a high-end look on a realistic budget – the finished results are stunning

Homeowners Lara and Darren wanted a hardworking family kitchen that invoked a sense of calm, was practical as well as stylish and within a realistic budget. With the couple both being professionals ...
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The easy 70/30 planting rule is the clever trick garden experts use to make your flower beds look professionally designed and fuller all year round

Do you struggle to know what to plant in your garden and often feel like it looks a little chaotic? The 70/30 rule might just be the key garden idea to transform yours into one that looks wonderful ...
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This easy, free furniture trick will improve airflow and cool a room – say goodbye to stuffy bedrooms

When a home is hot and stuffy, it can feel unbearable, and I don’t know about you, but I’m literally willing to try anything to cool it down. Luckily, experts have revealed an easy and free method ...
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Sorry luxe grills, IKEA’s £45 cast-iron BBQ is the affordable alternative that’s ‘great for steaks’ – be quick, it’s already selling out

While you may associate the best charcoal BBQs with Kamado grills, which are ceramic, these tend to be more expensive - a Big Green Egg will cost you well over a grand. However, H ...
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Clever design tricks transformed this tricky, awkward space into a stylish and modern ensuite bathroom

After buying and transforming several homes over the years, Ian and Lana finally settled on their 'final move' – an Arts and Crafts-style country house with rendered walls and a red tiled roof.
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Ideal Home Awards 2026 bedroom winners – as chosen by our expert panel of judges

From bedding to furniture and everything in between, these are the winners of this year's Ideal Home Bedroom Awards ...
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3 stylish shrubs that'll instantly elevate your garden – they'll make it look like the grounds of a boutique hotel

'Hotels often use repeated planting to create a sense of cohesion, and simple evergreen spheres are a really effective way to achieve that look at home. They work beautifully lining pathways, framing ...
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Ninja just dropped a new automatic bean-to-cup coffee machine – I unboxed it to see the major comparisons between this and the sellout Luxe Café

Ninja just dropped a brand new automatic coffee machine, the Ninja AutoBarista Pro Coffee Machine (available now for £899.99 ...
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Too hot to sleep? These 5 cooling bedding materials are 'sleep medicine in fabric form', according to the experts

This week, temperatures in Britain hit 30°C, as we basked in the first heatwave of the summer. And, whilst we might enjoy soaking up the sunshine during the day, most of us are probably less ...