If you leave food residue on your recycling, it can contaminate other items in the box. Contaminated recycling is typically removed at the recycling centre, and if a high percentage of the load is ...

‘That said, there’s no need to cut plants right back to the root, as doing so can actually hinder their development. Allowing ...

Leopard has had an immense comeback over the past few years, to the point where you can’t step foot in a shop without spotting the iconic print. It’s one of the fiercer home d ...

Nathan Blackler, spokesperson for Go.Compare Home insurance agrees: ‘Making structural changes to your home, like knocking ...

And while I’m generally happy with the overall look of our new carpet and hard flooring, there are some niggles that irk me ...

Even if you are pretty confident you can identify a load-bearing wall, it is best to check with a professional. 'Relying ...

While dehumidifiers are brilliant for reducing humidity in a room, they're not a stand-in for proper cooling devices. So, if ...

Feeding your dahlias is important, but overfeeding can do more harm than good – and it could be why your dahlias aren’t ...

However, if the wall is load bearing, you should definitely call in a structural engineer as they will be able to specify a ...

As a Room Decor Editor here at Ideal Home and general enthusiast for anything stylish and pretty, I regularly look through ...

If your underwear drawer is due a clearout, hang on to your old tights as garden experts have revealed they're a great tool ...

After years of Scandinavian minimalism, Chǎteaucore is turning heads with its shabby chic, eclectic vibe. ‘What makes ...