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Rain chains are the beautiful garden feature that will turn heavy downpours into a free source of water for your plants – I've tracked down the 6 prettiest ones to hang up now

From creating a stunning water feature to collecting your own rainwater, what's not to like about rain chains?
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Aldi's tabletop gas grill is a gamechanger for small gardens – at only £40, it's the perfect way to dine alfresco on a budget this summer

BBQ season is upon us, and as a result, I've been indulging in so much social media content of mega outdoor kitchen set-ups and gigantic gardens, but sadly, that's not my reality. Faced with a small ...
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I asked 3 interior experts what storage makes a home look expensive in 2026 – 5 luxury-looking styles they recommend for a neat and elevated home

These 3 kitchen storage styles will make your kitchen look more expensive in 2026; I’m a storage-obsessed editor who hates ...
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Dunelm has just dropped a game-changing product to hide shoe storage in a tiny hallway – it’ll instantly curb clutter (and look good doing it!)

The Dunelm Rowan Shoe Storage Unit doesn’t look like any regular shoe storage, though, and you’d never guess that this ...
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Lidl launches an affordable solar battery to help with rising energy costs, but there’s a catch if you live in the UK

Lidl has launched an affordable solar battery in Germany, at an ideal time to help households offset rising energy prices. The battery is designed to work with most plug-in solar panels, which are ...
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This vibrant kitchen pairs two trending colours in an unusual way to create a high contrast kitchen that is sure to raise a smile

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. When Giles and Suzi moved from central London to rural North Wales, they found themselves with a ...
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This Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker is heatwave approved with no need for pre-freezing anything – I've used nothing else for making sweet treats for two years now

Helen's original model, the Cuisinart Ice Cream and Gelato Professional has been replaced in the range by a new and updated ...
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The easy bedroom fix to keep the sun from waking you up at 5 am this month – this is the trick experts use to protect their sleep in summer

As May ends and we head towards the summer solstice on June 21st – the day with the most hours of daylight and the shortest ...
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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 an essential, versatile and space-saving addition to any outdoor space, but you don't have to spend a fortune on one ...
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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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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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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 ...