Lucy Searle
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How to clean a house for a new baby: 10 easy jobs new parents can fit in between naps
Want to know how to clean a house for a new baby? It's unlikely Harry and Meghan will be rolling up their sleeves to clean for their new baby, but just in case they're reading this... here's how
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20 weird ways to use a dishwasher to speed up cleaning
Did you know you could be using a dishwasher for more than just cleaning crockery and cutlery? These weird and wonderful ways to use yours will get all sorts of dirty stuff gleaming – fast
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Best ways to clean up after dogs
Here are the very best ways to clean up after dogs so that your best friend stays your best friend
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How to clean urine
Knowing how to clean urine is essential to removing it effectively to avoid stains and smells. Here are the best ways to clean up urine
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Modern extension ideas: 18 contemporary extension designs
From modern extension ideas and glass boxes to oak frames and brick built additions, find inspiration with our pick of the best contemporary extension designs
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How to clean brass
Need to know how to clean brass? If you're a fan of authentic fixtures and fittings, it's likely this will be a cleaning job you need to add to your list. Find out how here
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15 single storey rear extension ideas under £100,000
Looking for single storey rear extension ideas under £100,000? Find inspiration for your own home transformation with these beautiful spaces
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Design a nursery: create the best environment for you and your baby
Want to design a nursery for your baby? Here's how to design the room to be practical, pretty and made to grow with your child
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10 ways to reduce your plastic waste
Want to do your bit for the environment by making changes at home? Make these simple changes to help cut plastic pollution
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Best ways to clean up after cats
From smelly litter trays to cat sick on the sofa, our feline friends can make just as much mess as a dog, given the chance. Here are the very best ways to clean up after cats so that your furry friend stays that way
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Year-on-year rise in temperatures brings summertime earlier to our gardens
Summer comes earlier thanks to climate change
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Government proposes to extend permitted development rights beyond May
The rules that govern whether homeowners have to apply for planning permission for extensions to be decided soon and could affect hundreds of thousands
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How to clean wallpaper
Are your rooms looking tired or grubby, purely because the wallpaper is a little dirty? It is possible to clean wallpaper – and do a good job – if you know how
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How to create space and light with glazing
From conservatories to orangeries, glass doors and expansive windows, check out our tips on how to create space and light with glazing
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Real Homes Loves badge helps you find the best products for your home
We review hundreds of home products a year, and now the best of the best are being awarded the Real Homes Loves badge so you can identify them – fast
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Real Homes: the fastest growing homes brand
Real Homes magazine and this website have seen fabulous growth this past year. We love what we do and hope you like it, too. Find out more about joining our community
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Household smells: 41 hacks to get rid of them
Whether you want your house to smell nicer all round, you're fighting a daily battle with a niffy pet bed or there's an suspicious whiff you want to get to the bottom of, our guide to getting rid of nasty smells will give you a fresher home
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10 clever cleaning hacks for kids' rooms
Want to refresh your children's rooms, without having to redecorate? Use these cleaning hacks for kids' rooms for a quick – but noticeable – fix
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11 light filled extension design ideas
Looking for light filled extension design ideas? Make your extension feel larger and brighter with our clever design tricks
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Best ways to get rid of germs in your home
We all know that germs lurk in our kitchens and bathrooms, but they thrive in the most unexpected of places, too. So, to keep your home and family healthy, here are the best ways to get rid of germs in your home
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10 signs you (urgently) need to declutter your home
Is your inner hoarder ruining your home? It might be time to declutter, get rid of all of the junk and transform your home
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How to add an oak frame extension
Gain extra living space in your home with the addition of a well-executed oak frame extension – a characterful option for a period property
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How to apply for planning permission
Ensure that your project gets the go-ahead with this helpful step-by-step guide to applying for planning permission
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10 reasons why you really should buy a memory foam mattress topper
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