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I tested the M&S 'Stay Cool' mattress topper during a heatwave – as a hot sleeper, here's what I thought of the £75 cooling buy

Could it cool down this overheated sleeper?

Ideal Home · Aug 1

'Like magic in a heatwave' – this cooling duvet has transformed my sleep in hot weather

This cooling duvet has transformed my sleep in hot weather

Ideal Home · Jul 23

9 best weed killers for a neater, greener lawn

Tackle stubborn patches in your garden with these weed-busting products

The Independent UK · Jun 30

I put Emma's Hybrid Airgrid mattress to the test – if you want a mattress-in-a-box that has plenty of bounce, this is it

My Emma Hybrid Airgrid mattress review puts the brand's premium mattress through its paces

Ideal Home · Sep 30, 2025

'It's eased aches I didn't even know I had' – I put Levitex's Sleep Posture mattress topper to the test

I found it incredibly comfortable

Ideal Home · Sep 27, 2025

As a bedding expert, this is the firm pillow I now recommend to all my friends. It's transformed my sleep experience

If you're searching high and low for a firm pillow, I've found it – those who want marshmallowy softness, look elsewhere

Ideal Home · Aug 23, 2025

I tried Karcher's cordless grass trimmer - it transformed my lawn from scruffy to sharp in minutes

A great cordless trimmer that’s easy to use and performs well on all types of grass

Ideal Home · Aug 11, 2025

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

Ideal Home · Jul 11, 2025

This smart portable air con guessed when I was too hot – it cooled me and not just the room with its smart remote

I put the Delonghi Pinguino Care4Me EL112 air conditioner through its paces to see how it'd fare against 20-degree heat and humidity

Ideal Home · Jun 29, 2025

Blueair's new 3-in-1 appliance can purify, heat or cool a room — this is why I think it's well worth the investment after testing it for a month

Relatively small yet hugely impressive — this multi-functional air purifier won me over

Ideal Home · Jun 1, 2025