RARE PHOTOS: 16 - The Real Truth

I've sworn by this hot weather hack for years, but after the recent heatwaves, this is what I'm doing instead

The prolonged summer heat means I need to adapt my go-to cooling measures

Ideal Home · Jul 24

Can you use an outside tap during a hosepipe ban? Experts reveal the workaround that’ll keep your plants hydrated

Water your garden the responsible way

Ideal Home · Jul 24

5 ways to make a mosquito-proof garden and keep your family bite-free this summer, according to pros

Make your outside space less hospitable for mosquitoes

Ideal Home · Jul 24

'Like magic in a heatwave' – this cooling duvet has transformed my sleep in hot weather

This cooling duvet has transformed my sleep in hot weather

Ideal Home · Jul 23

How to remove compost stains from a patio – and prevent them from setting into your pavers in the first place

Lift marks and debris early!

Ideal Home · Jul 23

I recreated the boutique hotel look in my bedroom – without copying it

I borrowed these design tricks to transform my space

Ideal Home · Jul 23

The Our Place tableware set I get endless compliments on is finally on sale – after owning it for years without a chip, these are the plates I'm forever recommending

These are the plates I'm forever recommending

Ideal Home · Jul 23

Sorry, Farrow & Ball! But this is the paint shade that so many stylish homes have in common – even Ideal Home editors have it in their homes

‘Everyone asks what the paint colour is’

Ideal Home · Jul 23

I wish I could gatekeep, but I just spotted the chicest water fountain planter at QVC for a star price – I'm snapping one up for my garden ASAP

Add some Mediterranean cool to your garden

Ideal Home · Jul 22

My hydrangea blooms are turning brown – experts told me why it's happening and how to stop it from getting worse so I can rescue the rest of this summer's flowers

And how to stop it from getting worse

Ideal Home · Jul 22