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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

But if it seems to good to be true, it probably is, so I put this machine to the test for a week to see how it stacks up against the best coffee machines. I found that if you're a coffee snob like me, ...

1. Clean up any food debris Like many animals, foxes are natural scavengers, and they’re constantly on the lookout for food. So, one of the best ways to keep foxes out of the garden is to remove food ...

Figuring out how to organise food containers in a kitchen is a job that we all put off. If you're anything like me, you throw it in and quickly close the door, hoping for the best. However, finding ...

While it’s easy to throw yourself into the task and start decluttering before you manage to talk yourself out of it, preparation is key when it comes to decluttering a house fast. The more prepared ...

We've been seriously impressed with Stacey's wardrobe storage hacks, and we're pretty keen to put these ideas to the test in our own homes. Whether your walk-in wardrobe ideasare in need of a refresh, ...

Both extension ideas have plenty of potential so it’s worth comparing the merits of the two choices, along with any potential disadvantages, in order to make the right choice for your lifestyle and ...

How much does it cost to run a boiling water tap? We've asked the experts and done some calculations to find an up-to-date and accurate answer to how much does it cost to run a boiling water tap. If ...