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Dawn O’Porter’s dog has better seating than I do!
Dawn O’Porter’s mustard armchair turned the heads of the Ideal Home team this week, but not for the reasons you might expect…
Alan Titchmarsh says any plant looks good on this trellis colour
Alan Titchmarsh just revealed one of his favourite trellis colours, and it’s one that I’ve always overlooked – until now. On last…
The John Lewis online Christmas shop just opened
The summer is officially still not over – but the prep for this year’s festive season starts now as the John Lewis online…
This £15 Lakeland lunchbox swap means you can ditch plastic
Lakeland’s new in section currently has a whole host of products waiting to help you get organised for September – but my…
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…
7 ways to revive a tired, heat-damaged garden
This summer’s record-breaking temperatures have played havoc with gardens across the country. In my garden, the hot sun and a…
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…
Garden edging ideas – 16 beautiful ways to define your garden
Looking for garden edging ideas? They could be key to refreshing your space (not to mention making your garden feel a lot…
Lakeland’s expert approved cookware collection is expanding
Lakeland is expanding its bestselling Only Pan into an entire range, with the brand’s trendy, colourful cookware offering now…
Take hydrangea cuttings before August ends
If hydrangeas are a resident in your garden, there’s one task you should do before the end of the month to multiply your…
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…
My neighbour’s hedge is over two metres tall – can I make them cut it down?
Is a neighbour’s hedge overshadowing your garden? And is it over two metres tall? You’re probably wondering whether you can ask…