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Open-plan living room ideas – 29 ways to lay out, zone and decorate your living space for an airy yet comfortable look and feel

This is how to best approach arranging and decorating an open-plan lounge in order to elevate the space

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This is how to resurface a driveway, including whether you can do it yourself and how long before you can park on it

This is what you need to know in order to transform your drive

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3 things I regret about my open-plan kitchen, and what I wish I'd done when designing my own space

Here's how to make sure your open-plan kitchen works seamlessly in your home

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The 5 best worktop colours for a small kitchen - enhance the sense of space with these clever shades

The colour of your worktop might be making your kitchen look smaller

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5 houseplants that can help cool a room – fight the heatwave naturally with these clever varieties

The cooling impact is modest, but every little helps at the moment

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How to water plants in clay soil – experts share the best ways to keep them happy even in summer heat

Clay soil can be tricky to manage, especially when it comes to watering. Here’s what the experts advise…

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No outside tap? Here are the best (and easiest) ways to water your garden

These are our favourite workarounds

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I’ve lived with a south-facing garden for the past five years, and this is why I’ll never buy a house with one again

It may be controversial, but I hate my sunny garden

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Experts share the best ways to secure your garden from thieves and burglary – these are the outdoor security tricks that work

Here's what security and gardening experts recommend

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Garden experts reveal how to achieve Wimbledon’s luscious lawn at home – all you need is this £16 product that ‘makes water wetter’

This clever product will help your grass beat the heat

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Everyone’s rushing to buy fans and air conditioners, but this ‘secret’ 3-in-1 alternative is one of the best Amazon Prime Day deals I’ve spotted so far

It'll be your new hot weather hero

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I finally swapped all the plastic storage containers in my kitchen for this smart alternative – it's one of the best decisions I've made

I'm recommending it to all my friends

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I’m a cleaning editor, and I’ve persuaded my whole team to buy this one thing for a spotless outdoor space on a budget

I already had one, but having a second has changed the game

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How to water your garden during a hosepipe ban – 4 alternatives that will keep your plants hydrated (and avoid fines!)

From recycling water to using drip irrigation systems

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Bye bye, boring garden furniture! I’m seeing these 4 bold colours in every stylish garden this year

It’s all about vibrantly coloured outdoor pieces in 2025 – and these 4 shades are leading the way

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As a Mum of three, I’ve found the perfect summer duvet for sweaty kids, and it's currently on sale at Amazon for under £17

A cool and budget-friendly solution for sweaty sleepers

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This 1980s Kent bungalow has been given a cool California vibe

The homeowners created their dream beach home

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What does a hosepipe ban actually mean? With another heatwave on the way, these are the rules if you want to avoid a fine

Key hosepipe ban rules to be aware of, and who's exempt...

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This is the cleaning product home editors swear by for a sparkling sink – and it’s only £8.50 on Amazon

You won't want to use anything else

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It was impossible to find anything in my messy undersink cupboard, but these nifty storage must-haves fixed the chaos once and for all

Chaos to calm with just four storage stars

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I found out how often a roof needs replacing and the tricks you can try to extend its lifespan

I found out the typical lifespan and the tricks you can try to extend it

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14 downstairs toilet ideas that turn a compact cloakroom into an on-trend feature

Uncover the potential in your WC and add some style to your space

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5 things that can happen if you don't clean your BBQ – from food safety concerns to grilling performance mishaps

Here's why you should regularly clean your grill

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I cleaned my entire home with Kärcher’s new steam cleaner and mop — and as a busy mum of three, I’m now hooked

It tackled everything from the kitchen floors to my baby's highchair, and this steamer packs a powerful punch

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These 4 mistakes are making your small kitchen look cheap – but the fixes are simple

Don't let your bijou kitchen fall foul to these avoidable mishaps

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