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Have no choice but to use your tumble dryer over the festive period? Try these methods I swear by to keep the cost as low as possible

If your festive schedule means you have no choice but to use your dryer, these are the methods I swear by to keep the cost as low as possible

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If flies are taking your houseplants by storm right now, here’s what’s worsening the problem – and how to keep them at bay

These are the two biggest culprits

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If you want a home filled with joy and harmony this Christmas, then your Christmas cactus placement is key, experts reveal

The principles of Feng Shui apply to your houseplants, too

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Your birth month has a rose – this is the meaning behind yours and how to grow it successfully in your garden

What’s your birth month rose? Here's the meaning behind each bloom, as well as how to grow them

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I asked floorcare experts how to keep my floors pristine while hosting this Christmas – these are the 4 things they told me to do

This is how I’ll be protecting my floors from scuffs and stains this festive season

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This is the easiest way I'm wowing guests this Christmas – this one bathroom buy makes my house look hosting-ready

A hotel-esque set-up is only one purchase away

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Lidl’s £80 robot vacuum will mop your floors, too – I had to do a double-take when I saw the low price

Grab it while you can!

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Lidl has just launched a £24.99 buy that stops loud Christmas parties or snoring festive guests from ruining your sleep

According to experts, 'it's great at masking sounds, such as loud neighbours'

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Don’t listen to anyone who tells you to give your Christmas cactus sugar water – use this type of fertiliser instead for long-lasting blooms

It can do more harm than good

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I've made the narrow and characterless hallway in my rental home work harder for family life – it's one place magnolia actually works

A few decorative flourishes transformed this tricky space

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George Home is selling a gorgeous £17 alternative for Gordon Ramsay's pricey HexClad pan — the range is also oven and dishwasher safe

This collection looks like the real deal

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Quick! If you still haven’t got a Christmas doormat yet, these gingerbread house designs will get you in the festive spirit for as little as £4

Last Christmas, everybody was DIYing their gingerbread house doormats – but this year, you don't have to

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If you want your home to look cool and refined, M&S’s new rechargeable table lamp is the ultimate cheat code – chrome is going nowhere in 2026

*Adds straight to basket*

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This £30 stair basket has quietly fixed the clutter that always builds up on our stairs – it's made such a big difference

It's an easy hallway fix that makes everyday mess on our staircase feel manageable

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4 things I always use to make a guest room smell incredible at Christmas – get ready for the compliments to flood in

Forget scented candles, these are the scenting secret weapons I use

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Aldi’s viral £7.99 4-in-1 chopping board is landing in the UK – it makes meal prepping so much easier and efficient

I predict this clever board will sell out fast

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This is the kitchen worktop surface that the most stylish people are picking in 2026 – it features one of the trendiest colours

Calacatta Viola Marble is the prettiest marble we've seen

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Christmas at Jack Kinsey's Victorian chapel home

The Interior Design Masters contestant dresses up his Norfolk home for the season

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I just sanded our dark, wooden floor – here’s what I’ve learned after putting it off for seven years (and yes, I cried)

What you should know before tackling this beast of a task

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The highlight of my job is testing new cookware – these are the new pans and designs that thoroughly impressed me in 2025

All-in-one pans and stainless steel had a serious moment

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Forget strawberries! The RHS predicts this will be the 'it' berry to grow in 2026 – it's delicious and can be planted right now

It's delicious and can be planted right now

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Primark is selling the cutest kitsch tableware that *literally* has me drooling – and everything is under £10

It looks good enough to eat...

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The £23 buy I’ve raved about for more than three years that keeps my energy bills under control – I tell everyone I know to buy them too

I think radiator reflectors are an utter game changer

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I’m a maximalist who’s disappointed beige is back in fashion – this is the counter-trend I’m using to fill my home with joy in 2026

Roll up, roll up...

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I swapped a traditional wreath for a living one this Christmas and it'll be brightening my door well into the new year – here's how I made it

With cheery festive blooms and greenery, this DIY wreath is super-easy to make

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