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It's easy to grow and perfect for drying!

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I didn't expect results this good

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Are bunk beds a good idea for a kids' room? As a mum of two, these are my thoughts

Get my honest opinion on whether it's a yay or nay for this kids bedroom staple

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My home renovation declutter helped me make this huge change to my interior style – now my home decor finally reflects who I am at 40

I reset my interior style with a good old declutter

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Don't throw your old toothbrushes in the bin this summer – it’s the secret weapon to making your garden furniture glow

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How to get rid of selfheal in a lawn – 3 ways to keep the purple-flowering weed at bay

Nip it in the bud before it takes over!

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What is the best flooring for a busy family room? I asked 8 experts and these are the 2 styles they kept recommending

Both practical and pleasing to the eye

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Powdery mildew on sweet peas is rife right now – here's how to prevent it

And what to do if it's already taken hold of your sweet peas

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These 4 common household items are inviting flies into your home without you realising, according to experts

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It takes a lot to impress me as an expert vacuum tester — but Gtech’s one-and-only stick vacuum won me over

And it's a bargain at just £299

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Are you making these mistakes?

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Don't neglect this vital task

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Neighbour’s fruit falling into your garden? Here’s why you shouldn’t eat it

You'll need to ask for permission first...

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Outdoor living room ideas – 24 ways to make your garden or patio a cosy and comfortable extension of your home

This is how to create a cosy living space in your garden you’ll love spending time in

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I'll never paint a room without it – this genius tool doubles as a paint tin opener and brush, and makes decorating so much easier

This is now one of my painting essentials

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