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I’m a serial renovator and these are the 6 DIY jobs I'd never tackle in a heatwave – and neither should you

Resist the urge to make certain home improvements during very hot weather – certain tasks are doomed to fail

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Blueair’s brand new handheld fan is a super quiet solution for on-the-go cooling, with a quirky design for table top use too

It's got a quirky design for table top use too

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Summer bedding plants will continue to flower into autumn if you carry out this crucial task in August – don't miss out on a second flush of blooms

It's the gardening job you don't want to skip

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This £4 supermarket buy has made my kitchen bin smell like a spa retreat – I’m not lying, it genuinely smells divine

I won't use anything else in my bin now

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Habitat just launched a 'pillow' sofa bed for £235, and I think this soft and squishy look is about to become the next big trend

I'm calling it – this is the new furniture trend you need on your radar

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We wanted our new extension to look like it had always been there – here's how we did it

This forgotten outbuilding has been given a new life

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5 items a small bedroom really doesn’t need, according to pro organisers – and what to declutter now for a more streamlined sleeping space

These clutter catalysts have got to go

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This new armchair from Habitat’s autumn 2026 collection looks designer – but it’s under £300, so snap it up while you can

I predict this £275 Habitat chair will be the ‘it’ buy of the coming season

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Octopus Energy is urging customers to avoid using electricity during the solar eclipse – what you need to know

You can even snag yourself an hour of free electricity

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Olivia Bowens' home truths – her homeware addiction and unearthing hidden gems at Homesense

The interiors enthusiast and TV personality gets up close and personal with her home

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Celebrities and influencers are ditching the classic ice bucket for this chic alternative – how to style the must-have hosting accessory of the summer

I don't know about you, but I'm seeing this stylish accessory all over social media right now

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Dyson’s first sub-£100 fan is by far the most powerful handheld model I’ve ever tried, but that power comes at a noisy price

But that power comes at a noisy price

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7 reasons your agapanthus isn't flowering and what you can do about it to ensure beautiful blooms next year

How to ensure it blooms next year

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I was embarrassed by my unfinished home until someone else photographed it

I thought the wonky walls, scratched floors and unfinished projects would be all they saw – I couldn't have been more wrong

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Do you have a conversation-first living room? Experts reveal 5 top tips on how to create a lounge that’s less about a screen and more about the people in it

This is how to design a living space that’s welcoming and encourages quality time together

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6 plants that can keep foxes out of your garden this summer, according to experts – humane deterrents to help keep unwanted visitors under control

Humane deterrents to help keep unwanted visitors under control

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Clara Amfo shares the Habitat stacking stool she uses to add colour to her home –‘these are definite standout pieces’

It's a great choice if you have a small space, too

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I thought I’d wasted my money on a robot vacuum until I realised I’d been skipping this vital step – experts say it’s necessary for a reliable and consistent clean every time

Experts say it’s necessary for a reliable and consistent clean every time

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7 simple ways to make your portable air conditioner more efficient and avoid wasting energy

Summer's not over yet, so boost your cooling efficiency with these tips

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Clodagh McKenna's clever use of dried lavender has transformed her kitchen into something out of a fairytale – interior experts reveal how to get the look

This will be the hallmark of your rustic kitchen inspiration

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5 heatwave-proof evergreen plants to keep your garden colourful in every season – and they'll stop your garden feeling bare in the colder months

They'll stop your garden from feeling bare in the colder months

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This £30 Argos trolley is the perfect small kitchen storage solution – it makes the most out of awkward, unused gaps

This simple trolley is both practical and timeless in style

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With one click, I turned Miele’s new cordless vacuum cleaner into a mop for my filthy floors – but is this 3-in-1 appliance worth the hefty price tag?

The Miele Triflex HX3 Aqua isn't a regular vacuum

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Sorry, light blue, interior designers say these are the 3 calming shades the most stylish bedrooms are using instead in 2026 and beyond

These subtle colour tweaks make all the difference

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I thought this childish furniture design was banished to the nineties – Habitat’s just proven me wrong with their sleek, grown-up alternative

Honestly, I'd say this is the must-have furniture piece for autumn 2026

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