Although Amazon Prime Day (or ‘Prime Big Deals Day’ as it’s being called this year) doesn’t officially kick off until the 7th of October, I wouldn’t be doing my job properly if I wasn’t keeping my eyes peeled for early Amazon Prime Day deals. And thanks to my super sleuthing, I’ve found that my favourite … Read more
This week on Ideal Home all our discussions have been dominated by the drop in temperature, and all the tricks we’re using to keep warm and avoid turning the central heating on for another week. I’m sure the Ideal Home team is not alone in feeling the chill as we edge closer to the end … Read more
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
There’s an undeniable chill in the air as we edge ever closer to the winter months. And now it is time to start thinking about switching on our heating systems, everyone’s favourite money-saving expert, Martin Lewis, has shared his best advice for heating homes efficiently – and spoiler alert, you shouldn’t set your thermostat to … Read more
I hate saying it, but there is definitely a chill in the air this week, and the time has come to start thinking about switching the heating on, and experts have revealed the best time to switch it on in the morning to set you up for the day ahead. There’s nothing worse than crawling … Read more
Hoover is about to change the way we do laundry forever. The brand has just announced a brand-new washing machine: the Multi-Wash. It’s the first washing machine in the UK to feature three independent drums, designed to run separate cycles at the same time. Instead of juggling different washes one after the other throughout the … Read more
While carpet cleaners are more popular than ever, their practicality remains largely unchanged. However, VAX has filled a major gap in the market with its latest release. Yes, anyone with one of the best carpet cleaners will know that the cleaning power of these machines is unmatched. There’s no better way to clean carpet, and … Read more
Pest experts want you to boil your lemon peels this autumn if you want to ward off spiders from your home. If you’ve landed on this page, it’s no doubt because you’re looking for ways to get rid of spiders. And who can blame you? While not harmless, spiders are a huge phobia for many … Read more
It probably hasn’t escaped your attention that spiders are everywhere right now. It’s peak spider season in the UK, and prime time for these eight-legged creatures to make their way into our homes, and experts have revealed the surprising place in your home that spiders like to hide most. Spiders are one of the most … Read more
Maybe it is no coincidence that the start of spooky season is also prime spider season in the UK. While you may enjoy spiders as part of your spooky decor, you probably don’t want them in your home, which is why experts have revealed how to use peppermint tea to deter spiders. Spiders won’t harm … Read more