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IKEA’s £4 dish drainer makes keeping a sink area tidy easy
I’m somewhat obsessive about keeping a clean sink area. Seeing as I don’t own a built-in dishwasher, keeping standards high can…
Pooky’s rechargeable lanterns are the prettiest garden lights I’ve seen
I write about garden lighting almost every day in the summer, so it takes quite a bit to impress me. However, cult favourite…
Next’s rechargeable shelf lamp is back in stock
On the Ideal Home team, we spend so much time hunting through the very best new products, so when we all collectively agree that…
1 garden job you must do every day in July to support birds
Wildlife experts have revealed the one job you should be doing every day in July to support birds and other garden wildlife – and…
6 July lawn care tips for lush, green and thriving grass
July can be a precarious time for UK gardens, especially when we’re flocked with heatwaves like the ones we’ve seen so far this…
9 buys I’m snapping up at Argos for effortless outdoor gatherings
Since buying my first home with a tiny outdoor space, I’ve become obsessed with outdoor hosting. This week, I’m plotting a…
How to keep a kitchen cool – without a fan or AC
This summer’s heat has pushed us into uncharted territory, which means the struggle to keep our homes cool is harder than ever…
5 ways to heatproof a garden for the July heatwave
Garden experts have revealed five ways to heatproof a garden, to ensure your plants survive when temperatures soar. The most…
5 plants to prune in July to keep them healthy and blooming
It’s really important to prune certain plants at the right time of year, and July is one of those key months. Pruning…
6 kitchen cleaning jobs to complete before the July heatwave
If you’ve noticed the temperature is about to spike once again at the end of the week, don’t panic. Experts have revealed six…
What to do with tomato plants in July for a bumper crop
My tomato plants are beginning to fruit, so I’m dedicating this month to support and care tasks that will encourage a bumper…
Ninja’s new coffee machine has had a colourful make over
Ninja’s shiny new automatic bean-to-cup coffee machine is now available in an array of new colours so that you can personalise…