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Best mattress topper: 8 bedtime buys to upgrade your sleep for less
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3 DIYs you should NOT do in a heatwave
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Which composite decking is best? And why choose it
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How to hang outdoor string lights in 6 simple steps
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Where to buy dorm stuff – and what to buy before going back to school
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Buying Guides
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Best dehumidifiers 2022: the best home dehumidifiers to eliminate damp air and condensation
The best dehumidifiers to keep your home mold and moisture-free, from Pro Breeze, Airplus, and more
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10 items for your home you should never skimp on (plus 5 you absolutely can)
These home decor pieces are worth shelling out a little more for, but we’ve also included the items that you’re fine to minimise your spend on
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The best mops to use for fast cleaning and sparkling floors
For renters, apartment owners, pet owners and busy households, here are the top mops for easy cleaning
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We've tested these kitchen trash cans so you can store your rubbish in style
Tried and tested, these are the best kitchen trash cans for a sleek look, simple use, and total convenience on trash day
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The best concrete cleaners to spruce your yard with ease
Tackle stains, mold, and more with help from one of the best concrete cleaners
Home Improvements
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How to paint Ikea outdoor SKARPÖ chairs: from white to Champagne pink
UK DIY blogger Jo Lemos shares how to paint the iconic IKEA SKARPÖ chairs for a budget yet bougie yard upgrade
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How to clean an AC filter – whether yours is wall mounted or portable
Here's how to clean an AC filter, according to HVAC experts
Design Ideas
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13 small living room layouts to inspire a furniture shake-up
These small living room layouts will inspire you to reap the rewards of reconfiguring a tiny lounge
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29 gallery wall ideas – ways to beautify your blank spaces and rooms
Add character to your home with our eye-catching gallery wall ideas – including picture walls and clever nail-free ways to arrange art
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Small bathroom layouts – 14 ways to arrange a snug washroom
Compact washrooms and small bathroom layouts don't have to compromise on style or functionality – we have living proof...
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Jeremiah Brent says our homes will be 'lagom' in 2022
'Not too much, not too little'
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Design psychologist put a bathtub in her bedroom – and we think it's the coolest idea ever
More than just another en suite, this bath-in-bedroom design creates an immersive self-care environment. Here's why it works, according to a design psychologist
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16 teen bedroom ideas – stylish looks that you will both love
Moving on from princesses and pirates, but clueless as to what’s next? Our teen bedroom ideas have you covered...
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House Tours
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Before and after: an extended 1930s home with quirky creative touches
After a side and rear extension and a full-blown makeover, this house is fit for a family
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Before and after: a modern kitchen extension with cool industrial touches
We love this contemporary extension – especially that surprise pop of colour…
