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.

Bathroom trends are one of the easiest ways to upgrade your wash space. Being inspired by the latest bathroom colour schemes, hardware styles and tile trends provides plenty of inspiration for your ...

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 ...

One way to do that is to improve the energy efficiency of our homes by adopting low carbon and energy efficient home tech like an air source heat pump. And the good news is air source heat pumps are ...

' Fast-growing hedges such as cherry laurel, privet, leylandii and bamboo are the perfect alternative to man-made fences,' says Chris Cooper, senior product manager at battery lawnmower specialists ...

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 ...

Channelling coastal and country vibes, cladding your home's exterior is a popular and affordable way to update the exterior of your home. It can cover render or brickwork, elevate an understated ...

Mixing items from different eras is Lucy’s secret for creating interest. ‘We already had some vintage items, such as a 1970s vinyl storage unit and I sourced a vintage velvet sofa, lighting, the ...

Sophie joined the Ideal Home team as Gardens Editor in June 2024. After studying English at Royal Holloway, University of London, she began writing for Grow Your Own, which spurred on her love of ...

Making better use of your home's existing footprint is a cost-effective way to ease space pressures on your home without adding an extension. If you have an attached garage that is used as a dumping ...