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5 items a small garden really doesn’t need, according to pro organisers – and what to declutter for a fun (but functional) outdoor space

Ensure a fun (but functional) outdoor space

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Farrow & Ball's Scallop is the ultimate pink shade for a kitchen – here's why it's about to become the next 'it' paint colour

Pink is quickly becoming a neutral in kitchens

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5 bird-friendly plants that thrive in pots to turn courtyards, balconies and small gardens into an oasis for wildlife

Just because you lack green space, it doesn't mean you can't make your garden wildlife-friendly

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Aldi's latest special buy will turn your garden into an outdoor cinema for less than £50 – get ready for the neighbours peering over the fence

Kick off your own outdoor film festival

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My lawn is dry and compacted, but this weed puller made removing even the most stubborn dandelions a breeze – in half the time, too

In half the time, too

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Why are we all so obsessed with candles? Candles might not change our surroundings, but they do change our experience of them

Here's my take on why I think we love them so much...

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Finally, an ice cream maker actually made for small kitchens! The Nutribullet Chill solves this big problem that fans of the Ninja Creami complain about

Finally, an ice cream maker actually made for small spaces!

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George Home has dropped a 36-piece collection celebrating Halloween in June – I asked experts how to embrace the Summerween trend tastefully

Playful or tacky? Help me decide...

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Sophie and Jamie Laing's anti-trend nursery proves this 'playful yet timeless' look is one of 2026's hottest styles

'Grown-ups love the look just as much as kids' according to interior experts

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5 patio features that could be decreasing the value of your home, according to property experts – and most are surprisingly easy to fix

And most are surprisingly easy to fix

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The Range is selling a stunning pergola that looks way more expensive than it is – I can’t believe it’s under £165

It will fit in a small garden, too

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I'm committing to a bathroom refresh on a budget – these 12 unexpected Amazon finds are giving me a hotel bathroom look for less

I couldn't believe these picks were from Amazon

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The 5-7 lighting rule is the easiest way to achieve a layered lighting scheme in your home – ‘It creates a much warmer, more inviting environment’

Your home might have the wrong amount of lighting – this is the rule interior experts swear by to get it right

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I arrived in England as a German minimalist – and now my home has a bright pink ceiling and an orange velvet sofa

Our home has become colourful but calm, cosy but uncluttered

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This £4 ultra-powerful cleaning spray is magic for banishing burn marks on pans – it's rescued my Le Creuset and my air fryer too

I was ready to write this spray off as just hype

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Sorry, garden sheds, this stylish small-space approved alternative is quietly replacing the storage staple – no tiny garden should be without one

If you have limited outdoor space, a shed is not always your best choice...

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This £3 Amazon buy will keep flies away from your houseplants this summer – it has thousands of reviews to back it up

Because there is nothing more irritating than swarms of flies buzzing around your plants

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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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How we built a bespoke-looking kitchen island for under £300 – and it's become one of our proudest renovating achievements

After receiving hugely expensive quotes, we took things into our own hands

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Ask Lucy: I’m solving your domestic dilemmas – it’s time to take note of my cleaning tips and tricks

You asked, I answered

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Is underfloor heating going to be banned in the UK? This is what the experts told me about the rumours

This is what the experts told me about the rumours

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Lidl is dropping a £5 fruit bowl that will deter flies and wasps – it’s a must-have for al fresco dining and BBQs this summer

Keep flies off your fruit this summer

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What to do with roses in June – the 5 easy tasks to never skip for bigger, better blooms all summer long

Your summer checklist to help your roses flourish

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Next just launched a new version of its bestselling sofa bed that has *hidden storage* – it's a game-changer for stashing guest bedding in a small home

It's a game-changer for stashing guest bedding in a small home

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My dog and I put Joseph Joseph’s new cleaning tools to the test in our home – they picked up pet hair like a magnet (and I’m a little bit obsessed!)

They picked up pet hair like a magnet

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