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I'm leaning into anti-trend kitchenware this spring – this Kelly Hoppen X M&S collection is the easiest way to get the look

While there's a time and place for floral crockery and kitsch tomato-themed picnicware, I'm turning my attention to more ...
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Are energy bills going up? I’m a home energy expert and this is what you need to know about when prices might rise, and what you can do right now to minimise th…

There's been a lot of volatility in the energy market over the last few years, with households facing high energy bills as a ...
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IKEA has upgraded its ever-popular picture shelf, and it's the perfect balance of practical and fun for just £5

Truly, IKEA picture ledges bring a whole host of versatility to a space in their intended form or as an IKEA hack, and the newest design to the range, the DAGGKAPRIFOL picture led ...
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As a robot vacuum cleaner convert, this is my one piece of advice for anyone buying their first robot vacuum this spring

And it’s this distinction that can make or break your first robot vacuum purchase, as robot vacuum mops are far superior and the option I choose to use in my home on a daily basis - even when I have ...
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This is the best way to overseed a lawn full of moss in spring – experts share their simple method to bring your grass back to life

If you've been wondering how to overseed a lawn full of moss, you're absolutely not alone. A mossy lawn can feel like a gardening failure, but it absolutely shouldn't. More often than not, it’s simply ...
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Experts are warning gardeners to watch out for this pest in March, before it destroys your roses

This was mainly due to us having a warm spring and hot summer with little rain and high temperatures, creating the perfect environment for this tiny but mighty pest to take over and had us all ...
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These are the 4 things you should never do to your lawn in spring – experts say avoid doing these in March and you'll have thicker, healthier grass for summer

Hoping to make your neighbours green with envy over your stunning lawn? Steer clear, then, of these spring lawncare ...
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I was shocked how quickly this John Lewis patchwork quilt sold out – the viral hit is back in stock, but I don't think it will be for long

Every time my team of Editors and I see a new homeware collection, we always play the game 'what will sell out first'. Usually, we can pretty easily predict the next viral hit that will be impossible ...
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5 things people with tidy clothes always have in their drawers and wardrobes – ditch the ‘floordrobe’ and restore order to your clothes storage

Wardrobes generally rely on horizontal space, from the hanging rail itself to the shelves you may have in them. But from listening to people who have tidy clothes storage, utilising the vertical space ...
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6 key ingredients for the ultimate quiet luxe living room – upgrade your sitting room with this easy room recipe

This trend is all about luxury, so make sure your large items of furniture and key accessories whisper sophistication and ...
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I can't believe this super-slim, small-kitchen-friendly bean-to-cup coffee machine is under £450 – it's fully automatic for one-touch lattes, too

Called the Ecceluxe Slim, it's the brand's first coffee machine and almost has too many selling points to count. But the big one for me to focus in on first is the pricetag: at ju ...
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I just found out this brand is the M&S of France – these are the 6 homeware bestsellers I’m shopping for the French look at home

As a huge admirer of the French sense of style, these are the bestsellers that the French apparently can’t get enough of, and I’m also adding to my basket – especially since the spring sale is ...