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This IKEA playmat turns into a storage box within seconds
Aside from budget-friendly flatpack furniture, IKEA is also becoming well-known for its clever problem-solving designs. The…
This £30 cooling gel mattress pad is a game-changer in heat
As Ideal Home’s Sleep Editor, and a self-certified very-hot-sleeper at the best of times, I’ve tested a *lot* of cooling bedding…
The Ryobi cordless patio cleaner made weeding so easy
While much of my garden has been suffering in the heat, it doesn’t seem to have had any effect on the weeds, which are growing as…
Meaco’s Cirro portable air con is back in stock this week
10/7: This article has been updated to reflect stock availability changes as huge demand sees the units sell out in record time…
I saw Dunelm’s collaboration with Yinka Ilori IRL
Dunelm has been on fire when it comes to pumping out stylish new homeware, but its latest collaboration, partnering with…
IKEA’s £50 2.5 tog duvet is a must for the July heatwave
Considering we’re in the midst of a second heatwave, and it’s only the start of July, it’s about time you invested in a…
The 4 item kitchen rule is the secret to a stylish space
Raise your hand if there are way more than 4 items on your kitchen worktops. I have both mine raised because I’m definitely…
I just spotted the ultimate luxe-looking garden shade alternative at Argos
Hosting outdoors in the UK can always be a gamble thanks to our unpredictable weather. Usually, that would mean preparing for…
4 portable air conditioner mistakes making your appliance unsafe
Given that portable air conditioners are pretty much sold out everywhere, I think it’s fair to say that many of those reading…
This IKEA fridge organiser bundle is so perfectly stackable
It can’t just be me who feels like the job of keeping a fridge clean and tidy is a never-ending task. Just when you think you’ve…
How to make a bee bar to support pollinators during a heatwave
There’s nothing like a refreshing drink on a hot summer’s day. And while you may plump for a frozen margarita, iced coffee or a…
Why are the leaves on my tomato plant turning yellow?
Tomatoes are rewarding crops, but thanks to this year’s heatwaves (I’m defending my tomato care skills at all costs), the leaves…