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I used to think you could 'finish' a garden in a year or two – since then I've discovered why gardens take so long and why that’s actually the best bit

After all, a perfect garden isn't the real success

Ideal Home · May 20

I visited Smeg's Italian HQ and saw their archive of limited edition appliances – these are 3 discontinued cult classics I wish they'd bring back

Including a Fiat 500 x Smeg gem

Ideal Home · May 20

Lidl is selling the coveted Ninja Creami for £159 – but I’ve found two places where you can snap it up even cheaper

The must-have appliance for summer is coming to Lidl

Ideal Home · May 20

I lost £13k to a scam builder – this is what I wish I'd done differently when finding a tradesperson for my side extension

Plus, how I got my money back

Ideal Home · May 19

What renovating together really does to a relationship – somewhere in the middle of all of it we’ve built something that isn’t on any floor plan

It's the project's most stress-tested material

Ideal Home · May 19

5 things that people with a dust-free home always do – game-changing tools and techniques to help you spend less time cleaning

So you spend less time cleaning

Ideal Home · May 19

Next's stylish new armchair comes with clever hidden storage – it's a simple but genius solution to keep a small living room looking tidy

Storage seating can be chic, too

Ideal Home · May 19

Aldi’s £100 garden dining set is more than £1,000 cheaper than this cult designer alternative – and it's hard to tell the difference

Aldi's metal dining table looks so similar to this Instagram icon, I had to do a double-take

Ideal Home · May 19

5 things that people with a tidy fridge always have – fuss-free additions that will banish mess and make your food last longer

Bye, messy fridge!

Ideal Home · May 18

Sorry, tidy garden borders, RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026 is embracing wild, natural gardens – and yes, that includes weeds

Could this trend see the rise of the nettle?

Ideal Home · May 18