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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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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 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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Air con scams are all over social media right now — experts reveal the red flags to look out for when shopping for air con and how to check if it’s legitimate

Experts reveal warning signs to look out for when shopping for an AC

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Fan, misting fan or portable air conditioner? I’m a hot sleeper who has tried all three, and this is how I’d rank them

This is how I'd rank them

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How to make portable air conditioner window seals look more attractive — 4 easy ways to make them look better from both inside and out

4 easy ways to make them look better from both inside and out

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I just tried my first air cooler, and these are the 3 things I think everyone should know before buying one

From someone who's just tried their first one

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This Devola portable air conditioner is easy to use, suitable for smaller spaces and offers effective cooling, and better still, it’s back in stock

And better still, it’s back in stock

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I got my hands on the sell-out Meaco Cirro portable air conditioner, and it’s super quiet mode is an utter gamechanger for hot summer nights

I got my hands on the sell-out Meaco Cirro portable air conditioner, and it’s super quiet mode means it's ideal for hot bedrooms

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Ideal Home’s air conditioning expert has just convinced me to snap up this misting fan instead of a portable AC – it’s one of the few left in stock that we rate

Ideal Home's resident cooling expert has convinced me that this powerful misting fan is a great choice for cooling a room fast

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I've covered the Amazon Prime Day sales for six years – this is the one home appliance I'd never wait to buy in the massive sales event

Buy now, or risk it selling out

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This budget-friendly Vonhaus fan will be ideal for those who prefer a more gentle breeze to a powerful gust

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My dog chewed my skirting boards — this is exactly how I fixed them for £5 in under 30 minutes, and you'd never know

It was easier than I thought it would be too

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I upgraded my basic fan to this quiet Meaco pedestal air circulator, and I’m kicking myself for not doing it sooner

For me, this is everything a fan should be

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This dual purpose fan and heater combo has helped me maintain the ideal temperature at home, despite the changeable weather outside

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Experts are urging people to avoid these 4 popular social media heating hacks, warning they will do more harm than good

Just because you've seen it on Facebook doesn't meant it's a good idea...

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If you want a smart electric heater that will work in every room of your home, including the bathroom, then I might have just tested the ideal option

The Mill WiFi Max 1500W portable heater will work just as well in your living room as your bathroom

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I had a freezing cold conservatory for 10 years and wasted £3k trying to make it warmer — this is how I've finally solved the issue

This is how I finally solved the issue

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I tested Hoover’s new cordless vacuum cleaner – it has ideal features you’ll *actually* use and a game-changing attachment for pet owners

I put this vacuum through its paces, with the help of my cockapoo puppy, to see if it's worth your money

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My mum has always hated the draughty door between her kitchen and garage — this £20 solution worked instantly

This £20 solution might not look pretty but it worked instantly

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4 things I wish had been done differently in my kitchen extension — and how I’ve managed to make them work

This is how I've managed to make them work

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I’m shocked more people haven’t heard of a contour gauge – it makes laying flooring and tiling so much easier for DIYers (and it costs less than £15)

Snap one up and thank me later

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I inherited a garage conversion, but it's far from perfect — this is what I wish the previous owners had done differently

This is what I wish the previous owners had done differently

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3 clever ways I use masking tape when drilling — and they’re perfect for even a novice DIYer

They’re perfect for even a novice DIYer

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I made these two small decisions when choosing new windows, and 10 years later, I'm so glad I did

These two simple window choices made a huge difference to my home — here's why

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