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3 ways homeowners are ‘sleepwalking’ into a flooding crisis – the common landscaping features that are making your garden more flood-prone

The landscaping features that are making your garden more flood-prone

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3 things I wish I knew before buying a robot lawn mower – the biggest lessons I've learned after testing 5 machines this year

The biggest lessons I've learned

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Have conservatories had their day? Experts reveal the modern alternatives that are worth considering

Have conservatories had their day?

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Designing my downstairs loo – my tips for transforming a tiny, practical space into a beautiful little sanctuary for both you and your guests

It's a small space with big impact

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Interior designers reveal the 4 things that make a small living room look and feel unwelcoming – avoid them at all costs!

Every living room should feel cosy, relaxing and inviting, no matter the size

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Olivia Bowen has nailed the summer’s Greek garden trend by transforming her pergola into a Mediterranean-inspired oasis – the exact shade of paint she used

Her latest Valspar paint palette is perfect for achieving a holiday look at home

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This £399 Sage coffee machine is small-kitchen friendly and made for latte lovers – here's everything I loved (and didn't like) after trying it

A simple espresso machine with elevated features to make life easier

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3 signs a garden room will provide the ideal extra space you need, and the one factor that means it may not be suitable

Plus the one factor that means it may not be suitable

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3 things you need to know before installing a raised planter in your garden –the pros and cons experts say you need to think about

Is this the right choice for your garden?

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5 essentials people with weed-free gardens always have handy – the simple, time-saving secrets to keep them under control

These must-haves make weed maintenance so much easier

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If your kitchen feels enclosed or claustrophobic, it's down to this colour scheme mistake – this is now to neutralise it, according to paint pros

You don't need to repaint to fix this, either

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Forget expensive (and bulky) carpet cleaners! I tested a £70 spot cleaner that tackled everything from sofa stains to toddler spills

I was even able to clean my entire staircase without unplugging

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Sorry pink bedrooms, interior designers say these 3 alternative 'grown-up' shades are the key to a stylish bedroom in 2026

This is how to do a pink bedroom 'right', according to the experts

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George Home has just dropped a stunning glass lamp, and it’s a dead ringer for the viral M&S All Over Glass Table Lamp, but half the price

Glass lamps are the stylish lighting trend your living room is crying out for

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Rain catchers are the whimsical garden feature that turns heavy downpours into a lovely water feature – I've tracked down 6 stylish options

Plants and the birds will love them too!

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Monty Don has this beautiful rose growing at Longmeadow – he shares the simple June task he never skips to keep his roses flowering for longer

Want roses like Monty Don?

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5 shrubs that thrive in heavy rain and boggy conditions – they’ll even fill your garden with year-round colour, too

Don't let wet weather stop you from having a stunning garden

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I've rounded up 12 of the best ice baths to buy on the high street - starting at £15, this is your sign to try the trend now

From barrels to full-length styles, there's an ice bath to fit every garden and budget

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How to shade a garden on a budget – 4 affordable ways to create a cool summer retreat

Just in time for the next heatwave!

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I'm Ideal Home's Deputy Editor – here are the 20 best buys for under £20 that I'd buy right nowCheck out these brilliant value buys for your home this summer

Check out these brilliant value buys for your home this summer

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This £25 pillow is one of the best I've tested if you're a side sleeper – I found it the perfect mix of comfort and support

I found it the perfect mix of comfort and support

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If heavy rain has turned your garden into a boggy mess, B&Q is selling a game-changing buy to save your garage and garden from a mini flood

If you have a flood-prone garden, a quick dam is a solid line of defence

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Retro kitchens are never going out of style - here's how to create a colourful, nostalgic cooking space that is far from kitsch

Small touches of this trend have a huge impact

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The best fast-growing trailing plants that will tumble over hanging baskets all summer long – they are perfect for the filler, thriller, spiller planting rule

Create a cascade of summer colour with these easy-grow trailing varieties

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How to support nesting birds in summer – the materials you should be leaving out to help birds build stronger, safer nests

Now is a really important time to help UK birds

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