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‘Plug-in’ solar panels could be available in shops and supermarkets within months
The Government has announced that ‘plug-in’ solar panels could be available in shops within months, as they step up their efforts…
3 things people with low energy bills always have
With the looming threat of rising energy prices hanging over our heads, it’s the ideal time to cut energy wastage and ensure you…
Why spring can be the best time to get your boiler serviced
Of all the things I’m thinking about when spring comes around, my heating system is not usually one of them. But it turns out…
The top log burning stove problems and how to fix them
Log burner getting too hot, too cold, not lighting properly? We take a look at the most common stove problems and explain how to…
Candle jars, vases and drinking glasses won’t be accepted in recycling from April 2026
From 31 March 2026, England introduces the ‘Simpler Recycling’ scheme, standardising what can be recycled in every home. While…
9 of the best window cleaning tools you can buy
Although my windows always look grimy after winter and I love to see them sparkling in the summer, I don’t enjoy cleaning them…
Daewoo 2500W oil-filled heater review
Daewoo 2500W Oil Filled Heater with LED Display & Remote Control deals As the weather is becoming more mild, but still not…
ProBreeze OmniWarm 2500W Oil Filled 11 Fin Eco Radiator review
ProBreeze OmniWarm 2500W Oil Filled 11 Fins Eco Radiator deals There are certain times of year when having the central heating on…
The pastel-perfect mini countertop vacuums I’m snapping up
I love being Ideal Home’s Cleaning Editor and Vacuums Expert, but I’d be lying if I said that I wasn’t jealous of my colleagues…
Things people with a tidy under-the-stairs cupboard always have
I live in a small home with minimal built-in storage, but I do have a very handy (and surprisingly large) under-the-stairs…
I used the 3-30 cleaning method to ‘fake’ a spring clean
As Ideal Home’s Cleaning Editor, part of my job is testing out cleaning hacks and routines, so you don’t have to. And if you…
When are energy bills going up and what can you do about it?
Conflict in the Middle East has seen disruption to global fuel supplies, which in turn, has caused wholesale energy prices to…