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 ...

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 ...

Despite a warning from the estate agent that the house needed a lot of work, Sarah couldn’t wait to get started, and she and Nick proceeded with the sale. Dating back to the 1650s, the manor house had ...

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, ...

'There is a real sense of storytelling in this kitchen. From the framed prints to the mismatched crockery, you can feel that every piece has been chosen with care. The whole kitchen embodies Pearl’s ...

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 ...

A 1600-watt boiling water tap would cost 39.8p per continuous hour of use, but to fully refill the 3 litre tank this would only cost around 10p, based on the average refill and reheat time of 15 ...

Pulling a bedroom scheme together isn't always easy. Some of us want our bedrooms to be a calming sanctuary to relax and unwind in, with muted colours and layered textures, while others want bright ...

Heat pumps are becoming increasingly common, with more and more homeowners choosing this eco-friendly, efficient heating system. But one thing that puts many people off is the look and size of the ...