Content creator Lucy Kalice is one of Ideal Home's Open House contributors, sharing her thoughts on cleaning, home decor and making the most of small spaces. See the rest of her articles here. I spilt ...

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 ...

Then came a bold decision: ‘I painted the whole room in Hague Blue by Farrow & Ball. It was very textural, very maximalist. There was nothing subtle about it at all.' It was that version that led to ...

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, ...

After getting multiple quotes on how much a heat pump would cost from various heat pump providers, it was only when someone actually came to my house for the heat loss assessment that I really came to ...

After all, bicarb is one of the best cleaning products out there, and there are so many things you didn't know you could clean with bicarbonate of soda. However, this naturally abrasive, antibacterial ...

Hidden between the famous seascapes of St Ives on the north coast and Mounts Bay to the south, is a series of lush valleys. Overlooked and untouristed, this little corner of Cornwall's far west ...

If you’re struggling to keep foxes out of the garden, you’re not alone. Although these animals may look cute, they can wreak havoc on your lawn and flowerbeds, raid bins and create a mess that’ll ...

Looking for budget alternatives to paving slabs? Experts say you should give these affordable options a try ...

It's a big change from how the house looked when they first moved in. 'It was stuck in a 1970’s timewarp! It actually had shag pile patterned carpets, Anaglypta wallpaper, an open-tread staircase and ...

Whether it's at the time when you swap out your seasonal clothes from bedroom storage to wardrobes or throughout the year if you keep spare sheets and towels in these spaces, you may find that upon ...