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Don’t even think about switching your heating on until you’ve completed this home maintenance job – ‘it will make a huge difference to your energy bills’

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As it starts to get colder, it becomes more and more tempting to reach for the thermostat, but before you switch your heating on, experts say there is a vital home maintenance task you should do first. Early autumn is the best time to ensure your heating system is up to scratch, and one of … Read more

How To Identify Bugs In Your Home: 7 Easy Tips For Spotting Household Pests

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Discovering a weird bug inching across your apartment floor or countertop is not only unsettling, but the unwanted creature you’ve just found may also be enough for many homeowners to shrug off the occasional sightings as an isolated nuisance. The issue is, ignoring such early signals frequently allows hidden pests to spread undetected in walls, … Read more

This is the most productive crop Sarah Raven has ever grown – and it looks beautiful in the garden, too

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I had the pleasure of visiting Sarah Raven’s Perch Hill this week, and I gleaned lots of valuable tips around dahlias, salad crops and the like. What I wasn’t expecting was to come away with a newfound appreciation for Swiss chard. That’s right – this beautiful edimental is one of gardening expert and author Sarah … Read more

‘Best thing I’ve bought all year’ – IKEA’s new multifunctional version of the iconic BILLY bookcase is genius

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IKEA’s BILLY bookcase is one of the Swedish retailer’s bestselling furniture pieces, loved for its affordable price point and simple, versatile design. So it’s no surprise that the brand loves to release a new take on the iconic bookcase once in a while. The latest is the IKEA BILLY bookcase with a foldable table, perfect … Read more

Your houseplants could be slowing down your WiFi by 40% – experts explain why, and how to fix it

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When working from home, watching Netflix or simply scrolling TikTok on your phone, you’ll know how frustrating it is when your Wifi is particularly slow or ceases to work altogether. But could houseplants be the cause? A new study has revealed that your household plants can slow down your WiFi by a whopping 40%. At … Read more

I’m calling it, Next’s Halloween shop is the best this year – their stunning light-up glass pumpkin is not to be missed

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October is nearly upon us, which means that it’s prime time for planning Halloween decor. And if you’re a little stuck for ideas, may I suggest Next’s Halloween decorations – it’s some of the chicest I’ve seen this year. My biggest struggle with Halloween decorating ideas is finding items that look good enough for me … Read more

A “Gloomy & Cave-Like” Bathroom from 1942 Feels 2x as Bright After a Renovation

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Sarah EverettHome Projects Editor I organize the Before & After series and cover DIY and design. I joined AT in October 2020 as a production assistant. I have an MA in Journalism from the University of Missouri and a BA in Journalism from Belmont University. Past editorial stops include HGTV Magazine, Nashville Arts Magazine, and … Read more

This Retiree Downsized to a Small Rental — and Every Inch Is Moody and Bold

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Adrienne BreauxHouse Tour Director For more than 10 years, I’ve led Apartment Therapy’s real home content, producing thousands of house tours from around the world. Currently, I live in my maximalist dream home in New Orleans, Louisiana, with my partner, a perfect dog, and a cute cat.