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How your Wi-Fi could be putting your home at risk
In a digital age, plenty of our home security measures use Wi-Fi — but is it secure enough? Security experts…
Ofgem announces April energy price cap rises – what to know
The energy regulator Ofgem has announced a higher-than-expected increase in the energy price cap with energy bills rising by £111…
Smart appliances – how AI can make your kitchen more efficient
Every day, the world of smart home continues to grow. Devices get cleverer, expanding their use and capability, to become…
This is how often you should replace a washing machine
If you’ve had your washing machine for longer than 10 years, you should consider replacing it, as experts warn old…
Easy Clean’s telescopic hose brush cleans windows streak-free
For years I’ve been forking out £20 every few weeks for a window cleaner to come and clean my hard-to-reach…
I got my hands on Lakeland’s impressive new Mini Window Mop
In the latest episode of ‘mini-cleaning-tools-I-didn’t-know-I-needed,’ Lakeland has released a new £4.99 Mini Window Mop – and after using it…
Nancy Birtwhistle’s ‘Pure Magic’ is my new favourite cleaner
As Ideal Home’s Editor for all things cleaning, I’ve tried just about every cleaning product out there. And while I…
Aldi has a £4.99 version of the Joseph Joseph washing up bowl
Joseph Joseph is a brand I’ll always rave about for their handy storage and cleaning solutions, and now my favourite…
6 areas you need to declutter before selling your house
Moving house is one of the most stressful processes that we can experience (and that’s a research-backed claim). But before…
How to make a dust repellent spray to prevent hay fever
If hay fever is plaguing your home, a dust repellent spray could be what you need to keep symptoms at…
Best first-time buyer mortgages in April 2025
This article has been updated to show the latest mortgage products available and to reflect the latest Bank of England…
This £10 hack can cut your water bill in half
With water bills set to rise this month, I asked the experts the best methods to save water, and many…