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Philips is launching a smart skylight to boost Vitamin D
Smart lighting has become the norm in our homes over the past 10 years or so, but Signify (formerly known as Philips) is taking…
How to keep a clean house with pets – tackle muddy pawprints and hair
As Ideal Home’s Cleaning Editor and proud dog mum, I know firsthand just how difficult it can be to keep a clean house with pets…
Curbing this dishwasher habit can offset energy increases
I might be a home energy expert, but that doesn’t mean I’m nailing it when it comes to the most efficient use of energy in my own…
Why Lauren Goodger refuses to have a bin in her kitchen
Lauren Goodger has divided the internet ( and the Ideal Home team) after claiming that ‘In Essex, we don’t have bins’ on TOWIE…
Energy experts want homeowners to switch to fixed tariffs
Home energy experts are encouraging homeowners to switch to a fixed tariff in light of the July price cap announcement from…
Lidl launches an affordable solar battery
Lidl has launched an affordable solar battery in Germany, at an ideal time to help households offset rising energy prices. The…
How much does it cost to run an air fryer? Do they save money?
This article has been updated to show the new cost to run based on the May 2026 Energy Price Cap. It has been fact-checked and…
This cooling hack will make your home less hot and stuffy
If your home feels too hot, you could benefit from leaving your blinds down all day, experts have revealed. This week, it has…
5 things people with incredible-smelling homes clean with
Like most people, I don’t want a lot in life. Sure, I wouldn’t say no to an all-expenses-paid trip around the Caribbean, but a…
3 easy ways to prevent porch pirates targeting your home
If you’ve been waiting for a delivery, there’s nothing more frustrating than discovering it’s been stolen from your doorstep…
Best way to clean a washing machine? I found the winner
As Ideal Home‘s Cleaning Editor, you’d think I’d like cleaning more than I do. But certain tasks just seem like a never-ending…
5 things that people with a dust-free home always do
If you feel like you’re constantly dusting but your house still seems dusty, you’re not alone. And this can be pretty…