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I write about sofas day in day out – these are the best times of the year to buy a new sofa, backed by experts (it's how I got mine half price)

And yes, Black Friday is one of them

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3 hosting tips that will get your kitchen guest-ready in less than 15 minutes - you'll want to have these in your repertoire this season

It's the small details that make a big difference

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A masterclass in maximalism decorating, this stunning home proves that more is more in the festive season

It's a masterclass in maximalism decorating

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This is the best kitchen layout for hosting – but these easy 3 tips will make any other layout more sociable too

Make your kitchen work hard for you

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How to choose the best coffee table for your small living room – experts reveal the 5 best styles for a tiny lounge

The ultimate guide to how and where to pick up a stylish and practical coffee table

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How to make an uncomfortable sofa comfier – experts share their quick fixes to make your seating feel better without spending too much

Quick fixes to transform a firm or lumpy sofa

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The 30-inch rule is the sweet spot designers swear by when hanging pendant lights above a dining table or a kitchen island

‘Low enough to illuminate the surface effectively, but high enough to avoid obstructing views’

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These 3 common things can ruin your dining table – according to designers

‘Less is more with dining tables’ – the 3 things interior designers say you should never put on your dining table

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7 things you'll regret not bringing indoors before the first frost hits

Protect your plants, furniture and accessories from the first frost

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Pest control expert reveals the two major ways you can accidentally bring bed bugs into your home

And how to avoid it

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Hotel expert reveals the secret formula professionals use to keep bed sheets white – I've been doing it wrong for years

Hospitality tricks for keeping sheets brilliant white (and not grey and dingy)

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How to plan a small living room – 14 questions experts say you should consider to make the most of a tiny lounge

A step-by-step guide to designing a small living room like a pro

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The £3.50 cleaning buy I use when I have no time to clean as a busy mum of three – it's the only thing that'll tackle my kids' mess

This quick-fix stain remover has become my daily lifesaver

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Adding colour to a neutral scheme has brought this family home to life

This once run-down property now really packs a punch

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I’m a vacuum expert and swear by my handheld vacuum for whole-home cleaning – these are the 7 ways you can use it around the house

They're way more versatile than you'd think

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The quick hack design experts always use to instantly make a kitchen look more high-end – and you can do it for under £5

Get the luxury look in minutes

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These 10 child-friendly sofa ideas will survive your little ones’ sticky fingers and jumping around – they balance practicality and style perfectly

If you've got children, investing in these sofas will save you a lot of headaches in the future

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I'm a mattress tester, and this is the ideal mattress thickness – because yes, depth does matter

What's the standard mattress thickness, and how deep should you go? I explain all

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The Independent UK

Kolo Toure becomes key part of Pep Guardiola’s new-look Man City coaching staff

Toure had been coaching City’s Under-18s, was promoted to work with the senior side during the Club World Cup and will now have a permanent role alongside Pep Guardiola

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If you have a hot, stuffy home, then you need to try the 'wind tunnel' cooling hack - it doesn't cost a penny either

You don't want to miss out on this nifty hack

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'I tried it and now swear by this heatwave hack' – why sleep experts want you to put your sheets in the fridge this weekend

This is the one heatwave hack that cools down a bed, fast

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The rug shape and sofa style pairings interior experts use to instantly elevate a living room – it's a foolproof trick for a stylish room

What rug shape should you get based on the style of your sofa?

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'My favourite part of the house is the period features, especially the large windows and high ceilings'

See how this couple has updated their elegant Victorian property, making it a modern family home full of classic touches

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I swear by this £2 household staple to clean my entire home – these are 7 ways you can use it in yours too

You probably already have it in your kitchen cupboards

The Independent UK

Man City confirm appointment of former Liverpool assistant coach Pep Lijnders

Pep Lijnders arrives at Man City having been integral to Liverpool’s success under Jurgen Klopp

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