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Our house manual guides cover every aspect of managing your home. We have advice for those buying, selling or renting. We can help you manage your bills, create a new cleaning regime or organise your rooms.
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This £7 IKEA gadget will spot hidden leaks before they become a problem – say goodbye to damp and mould
It's the smart home gadget everyone needs for a leak-free home
By Kezia Reynolds
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Behind every tidy home is a clever organiser doing all the heavy lifting – this £10 buy will make your home look instantly neater
Give your shelving the 'wow' factor
By Kezia Reynolds
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Stacey Solomon has shared the bargain buy she uses to dry bedding when it’s raining outside – no tumble dryer required!
And it's PERFECT for smaller homes
By Lauren Bradbury
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I refused to let my cluttered galley kitchen stress me out – this is how I doubled my storage and restored order in a small space
I won't let a lack of kitchen storage beat me...
By Lauren Bradbury
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I’m a firm believer that storage solutions should be as pretty as they are practical – I think these fabric hooks from Oliver Bonas will convince you, too
Say it with me: 'storage solutions should be pretty!'
By Kezia Reynolds
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4 things minimalists throw out every day (and why you probably should too)
Some of them might surprise you
By Katie Sims
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I’m a lazy cleaner, but the best vacuum mops offer twice the clean with half the effort – and after testing, these are my top 3 picks
I'm a little obsessed with vacuum mops, and these three have won me over more than most
By Lauren Bradbury
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This beautiful electric heater is the log burner alternative I’ve been searching for
The VonHaus Electric Stove & Log Store is an ideal option ifm like me, you want the log burner look on a budget
By Sarah Handley
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My nan introduced me to this old-school cleaning tool – now I won’t dust my house without it (and it’s professional cleaner-approved!)
I didn't understand the hype, but now I'm converted
By Lauren Bradbury
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I use this Joseph Joseph cleaning set every day – but I’ve spotted IKEA has an almost-identical alternative that’s £50 cheaper
As a Cleaning Editor, I approve this alt!
By Lauren Bradbury
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This is how long your oil-filled radiator should last, according to the pros
Plus how you can make it last longer
By Sarah Handley
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I asked the pros whether smart electric heaters are actually worth it
I'm not surprised by the answer
By Sarah Handley
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This common airflow mistake could be causing damp patches behind your furniture, experts warn
And these quick fixes will help stop damp forming behind sofas and furniture
By Jenny McFarlane
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I didn't realise how filthy my carpets were until I used this at-home Rug Doctor – it's hard to beat for professional-looking results
I was mortified at the dirt it pulled from my carpets
By Rebecca Lawton
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Only the most stylish pet parents are snapping up Le Creuset’s pet collection – it’s so extra, but looks so good
Listen up, cool cats and perfect pooches, this is for you...
By Kezia Reynolds
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Where is the best place to put an electric heater in a room?
A badly positioned electric heater will never heat a room effectively
By Natasha Brinsmead
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I live in a tiny house with minimal storage – these are the clever clutter busters I use to keep my home tidy and organised
Trust me, they really work
By Lauren Bradbury
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Best Henry vacuum cleaners – the 6 reliable and hard-working models I’d pick for a spotless home
These Henry vacuums are guaranteed to help you clean your home with a smile
By Lauren Bradbury
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I was sick of chargers and cables cluttering our kitchen until I installed this clever hidden charging drawer
The small kitchen upgrade that keeps our messy chargers out of sight
By Jenny McFarlane
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I’m a vacuum expert, and these are the best cordless vacuum cleaners you can buy for grab-and-go cleaning
My top-rated dust busters from Shark, Dyson, Gtech and more
By Lauren Bradbury
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As a self-confessed shopaholic, I’m investing in these £8 Amazon hangers that triple wardrobe space – they’re a must if you have more clothes than space
They’re a must if you have more clothes than space
By Kezia Reynolds
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Why does my robot vacuum cleaner keep getting stuck? This is what the experts say, and the simple ways to fix it yourself
No, your robot vacuum isn’t broken...
By Lauren Bradbury
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I wish I didn’t love Dyson’s PencilVac as much as I do – but after three months of testing, I can’t get enough of this quirky cordless
This is what I *really* think of the world’s slimmest vacuum
By Lauren Bradbury
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These 5 tactics will help you use your electric heater more efficiently
They'll help you avoid wasting energy too
By Sarah Handley
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Thought all oil-filled radiators were old-fashioned? Not anymore
These modern options offer a far more stylish heating solution
By Natasha Brinsmead
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Only washing-up pros know how handy this clever dish drainer from Argos is – it makes the process far easier and more hygienic
*Adds to cart*
By Kezia Reynolds
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I asked the experts where to put your dehumidifier for the best results and they recommended these 5 places
Placement matters more than you think
By Jenny McFarlane

