Almost every member of the Ideal Home team has an air purifier, but as someone who struggles with hay fever, lives in a built-up town, and has a dog that sheds, I've taken a particular interest in ...

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 ...

There are plenty of reasons why your peonies aren't blooming. While peonies make beautiful bushy shrubs, nobody plants them for their leaves, so getting to the bottom of why your peonies aren't ...

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 ...

How we test vacuum cleaners at Ideal Home The Ideal Home team takes how we test products extremely seriously, which is why we’ve developed a rigorous vacuum cleaner testing process that ultimately ...

Bicarbonate of soda, or baking soda, is the ultimate cleaning ingredient. It can be used for an assortment of jobs, from disinfecting sinks, scrubbing at kitchen work surfaces and cleaning mattresses, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The best garden storage ideas combine style and practicality, and the same applies to storage solutions that suit your small garden ideas. So whether you're looking to install a slimline shed or want ...

Butterflies are essential to our natural world and the ecosystems that keep our outside spaces ticking over. But have you noticed that there’s been a distinct lack of butterflies this year? Well, this ...