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8 of best carpet cleaning products: powders, sprays, foams and shampoos
A spilt glass of your favourite red wine, muddy paw prints – carpets get their fair share of stains. So why not treat yours to the best carpet cleaning products? We've found the best
By Real Homes •
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The best smart home tech for your house
Our favourite smart home gadgets to upgrade your home
By James Peckham •
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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
By Paula Woods •
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The best microwave ovens
From reheating leftovers to baking a potato; we’ve rounded up our top picks for microwave ovens for speedy dinners and meal-making shortcuts
By Real Homes •
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The best cordless vacuum cleaners 2018
These are the best cordless vacuum cleaners for anyone looking for something lightweight, easy to use, with a superior battery life
By Real Homes •
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The best vacuum cleaner 2018
Whether you are after a cordless vacuum, cylinder option or a vacuum for getting rid of pet hair, we have picked out the best, including options from top brands like Dyson, Vax, Miele and Numatic
By Real Homes •
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6 of the best pressure washers
For more cleaning power with less effort and no chemicals, look no further than a pressure washer — we’ve rounded up the best from Bosch, Karcher, and more, to make outdoor cleaning jobs both big and small a breeze
By Real Homes •
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Get the best Sky TV deals, packages and offers 2018
Deals We've dug out all the best Sky TV offers and add-ons. Find out what you can get for your money
By Brendan Griffiths •
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The best 40-inch TVs of 2018
Don't settle for a second-class viewing experience just because you're tight on space. These 40-inch TVs picked by tech guru Jon Porter are the way to go...
By Jon Porter •
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8 best home air fresheners
Invest in an air freshener or two to keep your homes smelling sweet and banish the stink of shoes, pets and cooking odours. Check out our top picks of the best scents for every room
By Sarah-Jane Butcher •
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6 best floor mops for cleaning hard floors
Want shiny, clean floors without breaking into a sweat? Use one of these mops – they're the best of the bunch for hard floors
By Sarah-Jane Butcher •
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The best 75-inch TVs money can buy in 2018
If you're dedicating this much space to a TV, then getting the best picture and sound quality around is a must. Tech guru Jon Porter reviews the TVs you want to invite to take over your living room wall
By Jon Porter •
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How to choose the best resin or concrete flooring
Choosing flooring for a contemporary room? Concrete and resin are on-trend, practical and good looking flooring materials ideal for a modern home
By Jo Messenger •
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10 of the best reed diffusers
Fruity, fresh, floral or green — whatever floats your home fragrance boat, we’ve found a reed diffuser to suit your bathroom... kitchen and beyond
By Real Homes •
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Kitchen worktop materials guide: Granite, quartz, laminate, glass or hardwood?
Get this hardworking surface just right with our guide to the pros and cons of the main kitchen worktop materials choices
By Jacob Ingram •
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The best wireless speakers
Untether your tunes with our round-up of the best wireless speakers, courtesy of sound experts from Bose to Bang & Olufsen
By Carys Lowry-Carter •
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6 of the best outdoor speakers
Make sure your next garden gathering or al fresco outing goes off with a bang, courtesy of our best outdoor speakers
By Carys Lowry-Carter •
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The best Hi-Fi speakers 2018
Don't skimp out on the most important part of your Hi-Fi
By Jon Porter •
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The best DAB radios 2018
If you’re looking to upgrade from an old FM radio or hi-fi system, cast your eye over our round-up of great-sounding and great-looking DAB radios, from models that allow you to rock out to your CD collection to those streaming internet radio for infinite options
By Real Homes •
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The best home printers
Whether photocopying flyers, printing off essays or scanning in documents, you can’t go far without the use of a printer these days — keep reading for our list of the best for different tasks and different types of user
By Carys Lowry-Carter •
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The best surround sound speakers 2018
A lounge set-up isn’t complete without a set of stylish surround sound speakers. We’ve compiled a list of the best so your home entertainment system benefits from style just as much as impeccable sound
By Aimee Bradshaw •
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10 best traditional-style sofa beds
Choosing a sofa bed for your home, whether traditional or contemporary? Want to give your rooms character? Choose period pieces – like these 10 traditional-style sofa beds
By Hebe Hatton •
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The best bedroom fans for summer 2018
Stay cool throughout those summer nights with our roundup of the best bedroom fans
By Sarah-Jane Butcher •
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9 best smart device gifts for tech lovers
From security devices to home entertainment systems, go digital and have everything you need to run your home at the touch of a button with our picks of the best devices to turn your house into a smart home
By Sarah-Jane Butcher •
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Buyer's guide to roller blinds
Minimal, modern and budget friendly, roller blinds are the perfect window treatments for kitchens, bathrooms and beyond
By Hebe Hatton •
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Choose the best patio paving for your garden
Hard landscaping can make or break your garden's design. Garden designer and horticulturalist Matt James advises on how to pick the right paving for your patio
By Matt James •
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Choosing plants for traditional gardens
A garden that changes with the seasons is a lovely addition to a period home. Here, horticultural experts share some of their favourite plants for a traditional scheme
By Rachel Crow •
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How to choose a new front door
The perfect front door will create a stunning entrance to your home and set the tone for what’s inside. We explain the pros and cons of the five most popular types of door on the market
By Laura Crombie •
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The best outdoor projectors for film night in the garden
Whether you're spending warm summer evenings in the garden or wrapping up for a wintry film night, snap up one of the best outdoor projectors for bringing your home cinema outside
By Aimee Bradshaw •
