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B&M’s viral Brunch Club is finally back in stock
If you missed out on snapping up items from B&M’s viral Brunch Club back in January, I have good news for you. Back by popular…
5 ways experts water their plants during a two-week holiday
The holiday is booked, the weather looks great, but oh – what about the plants in the garden – especially if we have a heatwave…
The pastel green coffee machine of our dreams just launched
De’Longhi, the Italian coffee machine brand behind so many well-loved machines, have unveiled a more compact and affordable…
The lawn watering method garden pros are using this July
This summer has seen temperature extremes for the UK, and my grass is looking less than pleased right now. Unsurprisingly, the…
5 items you should never store in a shed during a heatwave
Garden experts are urging gardeners to check for these 5 things in their sheds this month, as temperatures become uninhabitable…
Dunelm’s storage basket is perfect for small kitchens
Shopping for storage for a small kitchen is no simple task. Space-saving solutions often put practicality above aesthetics…
Alan Titchmarsh’s moveable planter trick for cooler patios
When the sun is beating down, patios can quickly become uncomfortably hot. And while parasols and pergolas can provide some…
What to do with peonies after flowering – 2 key tasks
Peony season is almost over (sigh), but if you want the fluffy blooms to flower again next year, you’ll need to know what to do…
I’m faking a built-in fridge water dispenser with this IKEA buy
One of the most practical ways to cool down during the summer heat is simply with a cool glass of water – but what if you could…
6 fly-repellent plants for patio pots to keep bugs away
Relaxing outdoors and dining alfresco are what summer is all about, but it’s no fun at all if you find yourself besieged by flies…
This garden lighting trend will give your space a boho look
Outdoor lighting is becoming just as important as the lamps and light fixtures you put in your home. This summer…
The best cleaning products, tried and tested by a Cleaning Editor
As Ideal Home‘s Cleaning Editor, it’s literally my job to test cleaning products and help our readers clean their homes quickly…