Best toasters 2021 – our top two- and four-slice toasters Best rice cookers 2021 – for fuss-free fluffy rice at home Best duvets 2021 – the top 10 duvets for a comfortable and cosy night’s sleep
Is your bathroom small… or does it just look that way? While bathrooms don’t exactly need to be massive, a bathroom that appears to be tiny can feel cramped, cluttered, and uncomfortable. Considering all the time people spend in a bathroom during their lifetimes, upgrading your bathroom’s appearance is a worthwhile investment. Though there are … Read more
This Victorian cottage has been completely transformed with a contemporary timber extension 8 things you need to do before starting any big project Before and after: from spare room to bathroom, see how this family gained luxury by giving up space
Four reasons why you should buy refurbished tech… and the savings are just the start See how a savvy DIY-er transformed a dull, wooden kitchen with £3 paint and a hairdryer Aldi’s sell-out faux stone fire pit is back – and just £59.99
Shifrah Combiths Contributor With five children, Shifrah is learning a thing or two about how to keep a fairly organized and pretty clean house with a grateful heart in a way that leaves plenty of time for the people who matter most. Shifrah grew up in San Francisco, but has come to appreciate smaller town … Read more
Molly Williams Contributor Molly Williams is a born-and-raised Midwesterner transplanted in New England, where she toils in the garden and teaches writing at a local university. She is the author of “Killer Plants: Growing and Caring for Flytraps, Pitcher Plants, and Other Deadly Flora.” Her second book “Taming the Potted Beast: The Strange and Sensational … Read more
Polti Vaporetto Smart 100_B PTGB0077 steam cleaner review Best blenders 2021 – reviews of top blenders for smoothies and soup Best robot vacuum 2021 – for pet hair, carpets, and even mop functions
How to clean windows – tips for getting streak-free sparkling windows inside and out How to paint a staircase – expert guide to transforming hallways by painting steps How to paint floorboards – advice for sanding, painting and stencilling wooden floors
There are some things we’ve always been happy to buy not-exactly new. The Ideal Home team, for example, is partial to Victorian townhouses, vintage champagne coupes and original mid-century modern furniture. But top tech probably wasn’t top of our list… until now. Because there are now too many good reasons to ignore the draw of … Read more
How to build a garden room – everything you need to know about planning and building a room in the garden Garden room costs – how much is a garden building for a home office, gym and more Lawn care tips – expert ideas for healthier grass and improved turf