House Manual
The spring cleaning essentials I swear as a Cleaning Editor
People always raise their eyebrows and scratch their heads when I tell them that I’m a Cleaning Editor who hates cleaning. And…
How many hours a day should your heating be on in spring?
After a very wet start to 2026, welcome milder temperatures are coming around. But with mornings and evenings still chilly, where…
Why I have to wait to install solar panels
When we bought our strange renovation project (a 1700s stone cottage with a dated 1970s extension) we had firm energy-efficiency…
TikTok convinced me to clean my oven with cling film
If you’re anything like me, you’ll have a love-hate relationship with cleaning. There’s no denying that the end result feels…
I stopped using my tumble dryer for a month
As someone who writes about all aspects of home energy for a living, I do try to practice what I preach. This is especially true…
3 one-time ways to improve your home’s energy efficiency
Now that may parts of the UK are seeing temperatures creep into double figures, your home’s energy efficiency may not be as high…
6 surprising things you can clean in a dishwasher
Dishwashers, it turns out, can clean far more than our pots, pans and crockery. Once you know all the things you can clean in a…
Russell Hobbs Bladeless Fan with Cool & Heat Function Review
Russell Hobbs Bladeless Fan with Cool & Heat Function (RHBLDL25) deals As someone who works from home, being able to create a…
4 surprising things driving your energy bills up in spring
When spring and summer roll around, we can typically expect our energy bills (depending on what tariff you have) to go down, too…
Dreo Atom 316 ceramic fan heater review
Dreo Atom 316 deals As winter is finally turning a corner into spring, I’m using the heating less and less. Plus, while it is…
Gtech vs Dyson: which is the better investment?
Although there are countless vacuums out there, only a few brands are impressive and innovative enough to consistently deliver on…
How we test electric heaters and oil-filled radiators
Here at Ideal Home, we’ve been recommending the best products for your home for more than 100 years. As Ideal Home’s Renovation…