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6 household appliances you can power with a plug-in solar panel,
Deciding whether a plug-in solar panel is the right investment for your home will understandably depend on various factors, but a…
Can my neighbour object to plug-in solar panels on a fence?
It’s all well and good if you want to start generating your own energy at home, but what if your neighbour objects to your plans…
How to introduce a 7 pm curfew to keep spiders out your home
I hate to say it, but it’s definitely spider season in the UK, and if you’ve noticed an influx of arachnids to your home, then…
Dunelm has dropped the most stylish heater for only £30
As much as we’d like to cling to the warm memories of summer, the reality is that we should start preparing for the cooler months…
Purdy & Figg vs Smol – are these premium cleaners worth it?
You’ve seen them all over social media, on your TV screens, and even on the train, and there’s no denying premium cleaning brands…
Are you cleaning your washing machine drawer? You should be
Many people don’t realise how important it is to clean the things that clean for you. And as the autumn and winter months bring…
Where to buy plug-in solar panels
Now that they are legal in the UK, where can you buy plug-in solar panels, how much can you expect to pay and when will they…
Swan 1.5kW Retro Ceramic Heater review
Swan 1.5kW Retro Ceramic Heater deals After a roasty, toasty summer, reports suggest that we could be in for a colder than usual…
5 things to clean around the home in September
It’s somehow September already, and after an enjoyable summer your home will have accumulated dirt in many nooks and crannies…
7 bad shower habits creating a breeding ground for mould
Although the sun may still be (slightly) shining, there’s no denying that the seasons are changing. The days are getting shorter…
Argos has a clever washing up bowl that rivals Joseph Joseph
Until joining the Ideal Home team, I had never considered how a washing-up bowl can make cleaning a kitchen easier, nor that…
5 things luring spiders into your home – and what to do
Last week, I awoke to a spider (quite literally) hanging out on my bedroom ceiling…right above my head. The next day, I…