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How to keep a kitchen cool without an AC or fan - 5 clever tips to banish heat from a cooking space this summer
59+ min ago (926+ words) This is the only expert advice you need this summer This summer's heat has pushed us into uncharted territory, which means the struggle to keep our homes cool is harder than ever before. If you haven't been lucky enough to…...
The 4 houseplants that survived my renting journey " they've been tried, tested and often neglected!
6+ hour, 34+ min ago (980+ words) They need to be resilient to handle a nomadic lifestyle Home decorator Ammarah Hasham is one of Ideal Home's new Open House contributors, sharing her thoughts infusing her rental house with plenty of personality. See the rest of her articles…...
What to do with tomato plants in July " the 5 things I'm doing this month to encourage a bumper crop
6+ hour, 4+ min ago (883+ words) These easy tasks will reward you with loads of tomatoes My tomato plants are beginning to fruit, so I'm dedicating this month to support and care tasks that will encourage a bumper crop. Knowing what to do with tomato plants…...
This powerful misting fan cools a room in under a minute
8+ hour, 57+ min ago (573+ words) I'm choosing it over a portable air conditioner for the July heatwave Right now, the best portable air conditioners and some of the best fans are sold out everywhere. And with manufacturers stating that stock may not be replenished until…...
I asked experts how to weatherproof a pergola " these are the 6 upgrades they recommended so you can use it whatever the weather
1+ day, 36+ min ago (738+ words) Their all-weather ideas will mean you'll use your pergola so much more throughout the year Whether you're creating a shaded spot for lazy weekend lunches and BBQs or an outdoor room for entertaining, covering your pergola is what turns it…...
De'Longhi Eletta Ultra bean-to-cup coffee machine review
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (1742+ words) It's no surprise the Ultra can do it all The De'Longhi Eletta Ultra is not cheap, nor is it a unobtrusive kitchen addition but it is a phenomenal piece of coffee technology and will make your mornings totally seamless. This…...
6 key ingredients every stylish Scandi bathroom needs to create a serene and spa-like scheme
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (441+ words) The room recipe to nail this aesthetic in your home A space that feels calm, tranquil and relaxed is a description that many of us would put at the top of the wish list when describing our dream bathroom. And…...
5 gorgeous wildflowers that will attract birds to your garden (and keep them coming back), according to wildlife experts
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (690+ words) Turn your garden into a bird-friendly oasis Garden and wildlife experts have revealed five of the best wildflowers for attracting birds to your garden this summer. Attracting birds to your garden is a great perk of any wildlife garden. Not…...
Low-maintenance container plants that thrive in hot weather
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (1075+ words) These top picks for summer planters will look good even if you forget to water them "It's all about gardeners thinking differently about what they plant and choosing drought-tolerant plants that won't wilt the moment the sun comes out,' according…...
I've used this electric mop over 100 times, and this is how I honestly feel about it eight months after my first review
3+ day, 4+ min ago (1208+ words) This is why I'm still in my electric mop era As Ideal Home's House Manual Editor, it's literally my job to test cleaning products. And as I test so many, it's become pretty hard to impress me - let alone create…...