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You can’t beat the fresh scent of washing that has been dried outside. And with Argos Home’s retractable clothes lines…

Smart lighting has become the norm in our homes over the past 10 years or so, but Signify (formerly known…

As Ideal Home’s Cleaning Editor and proud dog mum, I know firsthand just how difficult it can be to keep…

I might be a home energy expert, but that doesn’t mean I’m nailing it when it comes to the most…

Lauren Goodger has divided the internet ( and the Ideal Home team) after claiming that ‘In Essex, we don’t have…

Home energy experts are encouraging homeowners to switch to a fixed tariff in light of the July price cap announcement…

Lidl has launched an affordable solar battery in Germany, at an ideal time to help households offset rising energy prices.The…

This article has been updated to show the new cost to run based on the May 2026 Energy Price Cap.…

If your home feels too hot, you could benefit from leaving your blinds down all day, experts have revealed.This week,…

Like most people, I don’t want a lot in life. Sure, I wouldn’t say no to an all-expenses-paid trip around…

If you’ve been waiting for a delivery, there’s nothing more frustrating than discovering it’s been stolen from your doorstep.Regardless of…

As Ideal Home’s Cleaning Editor, you’d think I’d like cleaning more than I do. But certain tasks just seem like…