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How to make a portable air conditioner more efficient
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When we just have the odd day of hot weather, you might not pay too much attention to how much…
How I keep my home feeling bright in a heatwave
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This summer has been a test on the majority of our homes. Unlike previous heatwaves which can be over in…
If flies are plaguing your home, try this easy DIY trap
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If you’re struggling to get rid of flies this summer, then why not try making a yeast trap? And yes,…
Should you invest in a fly screen? Pros say yes – here’s why
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If you’ve been eaten alive by mosquitoes this summer, a fly screen may be the clever solution worth investing in,…
Where to put food waste (no, it’s not your kitchen worktop)
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During hot weather, I’ve accepted that I need to empty my food waste bin daily or it will start to…
How to get rid of flies – keep pests at bay with these hacks
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We wait for the warmer weather all year, dreaming of days spent with the windows wide open and evenings al…
5 (quick and easy) things to clean before going on holiday
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Coming home from a holiday is a very jarring experience. On one hand, you miss lazing by a pool all…
Why I’m leaving my upstairs windows open in a heatwave
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Now that I’ve been working from home for more than six years, a period which has included some of the…
When will plug-in solar panels be available to buy in the UK?
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Plug-in solar panels could be available to buy in the UK soon after the 27 August 2026, when updated legislation…
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced that VAT will be cut from household electricity bills from 1 October 2026.The…
The best cleaning products, tried and tested by a Cleaning Editor
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As Ideal Home’s Cleaning Editor, it’s literally my job to test cleaning products and help our readers clean their homes…
Homeowners urged to drape camo nets over windows in July
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If you’re struggling to cool your home, then an unusual cooling hack is being recommended by experts to help prevent…