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The one decorating job experts say you should never try in a heatwave
By Megan Milstead Published
Attempting this DIY job in a heatwave could do more harm than good – here's why

I found out the sun was doing more damage to my home than I realised — these are the 7 things experts told me to watch out for
By Gabriella Dyson Published
I've noticed some UV damage to my home recently and wondered just how bad it can get. Spoiler alert, it's not great. Here's what you can do before it's too late

Missing your weekly Rivals fix? Designers reveal the 1980s interior design trends to embrace today – plus the looks that should stay in the past
By Natasha Brinsmead Published
Discover the key pieces and styling tricks that make this nostalgic 1980s trend feel effortlessly modern

Is your smart home watching you? In some ways yes, but here's how you can take back control
By Gabriella Dyson Published
Smart doorbells, thermostats and energy monitors collect more data than most of us realise. Here's what it's used for and how to limit what gets shared

Why you may need to put your bins out earlier this week – or risk missing your collection
By Megan Milstead Published
Residents have been advised to put their bins out earlier this week as the heatwave strikes

I upgraded to Ring’s premium Battery Doorbell Pro – and these features impressed me most
By Rob Waugh Published
Ring's Battery Doorbell Pro (already discounted for Amazon Prime Day) promised me smarter security, easy installation and better video quality. Did it deliver?

5 things people with an organised porch always have – easy additions to upgrade your entrance
By Megan Milstead Published
An organised porch might seem like mission impossible, but these five essentials will transform your entrance into a clutter-free space for everyday use

'It's one of the most effective tools in a small room' — the tile pattern tricks designers use to make any space look bigger
By Gabriella Dyson Published
Which tile pattern you choose and how you lay it, can do more for a room's proportions than almost any other decision. Here's how to get it right
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