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I transformed my gross timber windows for less than £50 — this is how they became a thing of beauty over a weekend

A couple of hours, patience and a little works has given my timber windows a new lease of life

Ideal Home · Aug 21

I keep my curtains closed in a heatwave, but my home never feels cave like – this is how I’ve found the balance between temperature regulation and light ingress

This is how I’ve found the balance between temperature regulation and light ingress

Ideal Home · Aug 7

I refused to decorate my home for guests or potential buyers, and painted my lime-plastered spare bedroom bright yellow – and I couldn't be happier

It's my new favourite spot in the house

Ideal Home · Jul 26

I’m impressed that this quiet Daewoo oil-filled heater continues kicking out heat for hours after it’s been turned off — it’s ideal when I’m working from home

It'd be ideal for someone working from home

Ideal Home · Mar 23

I've designed and built two kitchens – here are the 7 things I would urge everyone to think about before starting

These are some hard lessons learned that will take your kitchen design from uninspired to bespoke

Ideal Home · Mar 1

We're making our 300-year-old cottage warmer with insulated lime — experts suggest it will save us at least £200 in energy loss per year

Experts suggest it will save us at least £200 in energy loss per year

Ideal Home · Jan 16

I was gutted when I realised a heat pump wouldn’t work at my house, but these are the alternatives I’m considering, including a sustainable option

There's a promising sustainable option that I'm very interested in

Ideal Home · Jan 11

It took just £14 and less than 5 minutes to completely eliminate draughts around my front door — the difference it’s made is wild

It was so easy and the results were instant

Ideal Home · Dec 23, 2025

My old house was riddled with draughts and condensation until I made this one significant change — it wasn’t cheap but it’s been transformative

It wasn’t cheap but it’s been transformative

Ideal Home · Dec 12, 2025

This £8 secondary glazing film has worked wonders on the sash windows in my old cottage — my home is warmer for longer, and I don’t have to wipe away condensation as much

As a result, my home is warmer for longer, and I don’t have to wipe away condensation as much

Ideal Home · Dec 7, 2025