House Manual
Aldi’s dropped a new lamp that makes homes safer and cosier
Aldi has just dropped a clever smart home product for under £10 that will make the running of your home smoother and more…
Are plug-in solar panels dangerous?
The benefits of solar power are now available to more people than ever before. Thanks to a legislation change, plug-in solar…
Martin Lewis reveals how to offset rising energy costs
Martin Lewis has taken to social media to explain how we can beat rising energy costs before the recently inflated price cap…
Does the weather affect the output of your solar panels?
With energy prices set to rise yet again in October, and solar panels becoming more readily available than ever before, it’s no…
5 clever hacks my mum uses to keep her house spotless
While I’d like to think that my clean and tidy home reflects everything I’ve learned during my years as Ideal Home’s House Manual…
How to clean windows: tips for a professional streak-free finish
Dirty windows don’t just look bad. Prolonged dirt and grime buildup can also cause permanent damage to panes and seals, and block…
Energy bills to rise £60 a year from 1 October 2026
Energy bills will increase by £60 a year for millions of households, Ofgem has announced. This marks the highest prices we’ve…
The 3 cleaning essentials every fresher needs for university
Before I became Ideal Home’s Cleaning Editor, I was a uni student learning the hard way that it is possible to burn microwave…
The garden feature that will sell your home in 2027
This hot, dry summer (and the promise of more extreme weather in the years to come) has had me thinking constantly about the…
The natural way to kill maggots in a bin without chemicals
Trying to work out how to kill maggots in your kitchen bin? You’re not alone, as all this hot summer weather has provided the…
Everyone on my camping trip was using this washing-up bowl
On a recent camping trip, there was one accessory every camper seemed to be sporting. A collapsible washing-up bowl, and upon…
Aldi’s £25 charging table will banish cable clutter for good
Mobile phones, while a necessity of modern life, can easily make a room look cluttered – especially when charging. If you’re sick…