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IKEA just launched a compact new multicooker
IKEA’s newest must-have kitchen buy, the TILLREDA multicooker (available now for £85) is just the thing you need to crack cooking…
3 drought-tolerant herbs to plant in July for easy harvests
If you love the taste of Mediterranean and homegrown food, it’s worth knowing which drought-tolerant herbs to plant in July…
Aldi’s ice cream maker is a dead ringer for the Ninja Creami
If there’s one thing that all this hot weather calls for, it’s a delicious tub of homemade ice cream. And no, you don’t need the…
B&Q’s hedge bed will give your garden privacy and style
If I wanted to give a garden privacy this summer, I’d use a hedge bed like B&Q’s Bopha Rectangular Wood Trough (£54) to add…
Tour this charming bungalow, owned by a Chef
Having reluctantly agreed to view a dated dormer bungalow, Kelly Bailey was astonished when, minutes after stepping inside, she…
Hidden pantries are the clever way to disguise storage in 2026
There’s a common thread running through many of the kitchen and interiors trends in 2026 – we want everything to be hidden. And…
How to plan the perfect garden on a small budget
MEET THE EXPERTS Danielle Le Vaillant, Head of Photography and Film at Cox & Cox: ‘Treat your garden like any room in the house…
Can a pond cool a garden down? Experts say it could
Here’s a question I didn’t expect to be asking during this week’s heatwave: can a pond cool a garden down? I was browsing for…
Aldi’s £5 solar-powered table lamps nail the cafe-garden trend
When planning how I wanted my tiny urban garden to look, I took inspiration from my favourite London and Parisienne cafe. They…
What to plant in July based on the heatwaves
Wondering what to plant in July when there’s another heatwave on the horizon? It’s a tough one – how do you plough your efforts…
5 trending colour combinations to use in a garden this summer
If the recent flush of warm weather has had you realising your garden fence and shed are looking a little tired, it might be time…
What is deep watering? Experts share how to do it properly
When the temperatures rise, it’s tempting to reach for the watering can every evening, and if your garden is looking a little…