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I spent £12,000 to make my conservatory usable all year round – 12 months on, this is whether I think it was actually worth the money

12 months on, this is whether I think it was actually worth the money

Ideal Home · Sep 1

Is it really worth spending more on a handheld fan, or should you stick with a budget option? I’m a fan expert, and this is what I think you should do

I’m a fan expert, and this is what I think you should do

Ideal Home · Aug 25

I used to think tower fans were nowhere near as good as pedestal versions, until I tried Meaco’s newest release

Ideal Home · Aug 24

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It was going to cost me £1,000 to replace my conservatory blinds — here's how I've given them a new look for just £65

Replacement was going to cost me £1,000, so I opted for a DIY solution instead

Ideal Home · Aug 18

Dyson HushJet Mini Cool Fan vs Shark ChillPill – I’ve tried both this summer, and this is the one I'd buy again to keep cool on the go

I’ve tried both this summer, and this is the one I'd buy again to keep cool on the go

Ideal Home · Aug 17

Blueair’s brand new handheld fan is a super quiet solution for on-the-go cooling, with a quirky design for table top use too

It's got a quirky design for table top use too

Ideal Home · Aug 11

Dyson’s first sub-£100 fan is by far the most powerful handheld model I’ve ever tried, but that power comes at a noisy price

But that power comes at a noisy price

Ideal Home · Aug 10

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7 simple ways to make your portable air conditioner more efficient and avoid wasting energy

Summer's not over yet, so boost your cooling efficiency with these tips

Ideal Home · Aug 9

Air con scams are all over social media right now — experts reveal the red flags to look out for when shopping for air con and how to check if it’s legitimate

Experts reveal warning signs to look out for when shopping for an AC

Ideal Home · Aug 4

Fan, misting fan or portable air conditioner? I’m a hot sleeper who has tried all three, and this is how I’d rank them

This is how I'd rank them

Ideal Home · Aug 3

How to make portable air conditioner window seals look more attractive — 4 easy ways to make them look better from both inside and out

4 easy ways to make them look better from both inside and out

Ideal Home · Aug 2

I just tried my first air cooler, and these are the 3 things I think everyone should know before buying one

From someone who's just tried their first one

Ideal Home · Jul 27

This Devola portable air conditioner is easy to use, suitable for smaller spaces and offers effective cooling, and better still, it’s back in stock

And better still, it’s back in stock

Ideal Home · Jul 16

I got my hands on the sell-out Meaco Cirro portable air conditioner, and it’s super quiet mode is an utter gamechanger for hot summer nights

I got my hands on the sell-out Meaco Cirro portable air conditioner, and it’s super quiet mode means it's ideal for hot bedrooms

Ideal Home · Jul 10

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Ideal Home · Jul 2

Ideal Home’s air conditioning expert has just convinced me to snap up this misting fan instead of a portable AC – it’s one of the few left in stock that we rate

Ideal Home's resident cooling expert has convinced me that this powerful misting fan is a great choice for cooling a room fast

Ideal Home · Jun 16

I've covered the Amazon Prime Day sales for six years – this is the one home appliance I'd never wait to buy in the massive sales event

Buy now, or risk it selling out

Ideal Home · Jun 9

This budget-friendly Vonhaus fan will be ideal for those who prefer a more gentle breeze to a powerful gust

Ideal Home · May 19

My dog chewed my skirting boards — this is exactly how I fixed them for £5 in under 30 minutes, and you'd never know

It was easier than I thought it would be too

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Ideal Home · Mar 20

I upgraded my basic fan to this quiet Meaco pedestal air circulator, and I’m kicking myself for not doing it sooner

For me, this is everything a fan should be

Ideal Home · Mar 1

This dual purpose fan and heater combo has helped me maintain the ideal temperature at home, despite the changeable weather outside

Ideal Home · Jan 14

Experts are urging people to avoid these 4 popular social media heating hacks, warning they will do more harm than good

Just because you've seen it on Facebook doesn't meant it's a good idea...

Ideal Home · Jan 13

If you want a smart electric heater that will work in every room of your home, including the bathroom, then I might have just tested the ideal option

The Mill WiFi Max 1500W portable heater will work just as well in your living room as your bathroom

Ideal Home · Jan 1

I had a freezing cold conservatory for 10 years and wasted £3k trying to make it warmer — this is how I've finally solved the issue

This is how I finally solved the issue

Ideal Home · Nov 30, 2025

I tested Hoover’s new cordless vacuum cleaner – it has ideal features you’ll actually use and a game-changing attachment for pet owners

I put this vacuum through its paces, with the help of my cockapoo puppy, to see if it's worth your money

Ideal Home · Nov 25, 2025

My mum has always hated the draughty door between her kitchen and garage — this £20 solution worked instantly

This £20 solution might not look pretty but it worked instantly

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