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YOU WONT BELIEVE: 14 - What They Never Told You

How to make your front door look expensive – 6 expert-approved ways to elevate your entrance and impress your guests

The front door is the first impression of your home – so make it a good one

Ideal Home · Apr 17

The 4 garden fence colours that can lower your home’s value and make it harder to sell, according to experts

Your fence colour really does matter when trying to sell your home

Ideal Home · Apr 16

What to plant with roses – these 5 companion plants stave off blackfly, hide bare stems and attract beneficial insects

It's almost peak blackfly season

Ideal Home · Apr 16

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Gallery walls are trending again for 2026, but they have a fresh new twist – this is how I made the 'everyday exhibits' trend work in my kitchen

Be re-inspired to try out this classic wall decor idea

Ideal Home · Apr 15

What to do with strawberry plants in April – 6 key tasks for a bountiful harvest and sweeter fruit

Don't forget to complete these important strawberry maintenance jobs this month

Ideal Home · Apr 15

The 'one-third rule' is crucial for cutting your grass in April – experts say it'll keep your lawn healthy and stress-free

Stick to this cutting height range

Ideal Home · Apr 15

It took longer than average to get an offer on my house – these are the 6 selling mistakes I made that I definitely won’t be making again

What I'll be avoiding next time for a quicker (and easier) sale

Ideal Home · Apr 14

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5 things I decluttered before selling my house – how I made it look more desirable for viewings and pocketed an extra £500 (and counting) in the process

And pocketed some extra cash in the process

Ideal Home · Apr 13

I suffer from decision fatigue, so I’m using the Doom Diamond decluttering method to clear clutter quickly and efficiently – it’s my go-to method for a spring reset

I'm on a mission to rid my home of excess clutter this spring

Ideal Home · Apr 13

I banished funky fridge smells using this handy £22 gadget – and it’ll keep eliminating odours for the next 10 years without needing refills

It also tackles smelly shoes, wardrobes and cars

Ideal Home · Apr 9

Garden experts urge gardeners to carry out a final check before digging up ‘dead’ plants – save your favourite plants from the bin

It will only take you a couple of minutes

Ideal Home · Apr 9

How to talk to your neighbours about replacing a fence – avoid falling foul of the law with these tips from legal experts on how to handle the situation

How to approach this potentially tricky situation calmly

Ideal Home · Apr 9

8 ways to save money when moving house – and ensure you have some left in the pot when you’re done

The key to cost-cutting is all in the preparation

Ideal Home · Apr 8

This one simple yet effective April lawn job makes your home instantly more attractive to buyers, say property experts

It'll make your garden look neater, whether you're selling or not

Ideal Home · Apr 8

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Ideal Home · Apr 8

What to do with a fiddle leaf fig in April to encourage new growth and healthy, glossy, green leaves

April is the key month to give your fiddle leaf fig some extra care and attention

Ideal Home · Apr 7

Moving this year? This is the moving house checklist you need to follow to keep stress levels low between exchange and completion

Everything you need to do for a hassle-free house move

Ideal Home · Apr 7

I spent £10,000 trying to add value to my house before putting it on the market – this is what was worth it, and what wasn’t

There are two things I'd never waste time or money on again

Ideal Home · Apr 6

I’ve been wasting energy through these 3 decor choices for years – and it turns out each one has been costing me up to £250 a year

It turns out each one has been costing me up to £250 a year

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Ideal Home · Apr 6

These are the 7 garden furniture trends that you’re going to see in the most stylish outdoor spaces this summer

If you’re shopping for outdoor furniture this year, read this first

Ideal Home · Apr 5

I switched to a smart kettle to avoid wasting energy six months ago, and this is how much I actually saved

This is how much I actually saved

Ideal Home · Apr 5

Is it ever a good idea to use a conservatory as an extra bedroom? Experts told me it’s definitely a feasible option, but only if you follow these 7 crucial pointers

Experts told me it’s definitely a feasible option, but only if you follow these 7 crucial pointers

Ideal Home · Apr 5

5 messy things that guests always notice in your hallway – and the low price (but high impact) clutter busters that’ll hide them from nosy visitors

What you need to give them a welcome you're proud of

Ideal Home · Apr 5

The 6 bedroom ‘sleep thieves’ experts say are ruining your sleep – and how to fix them for a better night’s rest

Are these design decisions disturbing your sleep?

Ideal Home · Apr 5

4 bee-friendly fence colours that will keep your garden buzzing with vital pollinators, according to experts

Yep, bees have a favourite fence colour, too

Ideal Home · Apr 4

Micro kitchen islands are the savvy kitchen storage idea I'm backing in 2026, as a Kitchen Editor – it's a genius way of including an island in a small kitchen

Bigger doesn't mean better

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