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2024 has been a big year for at-home coffee machines. As Ideal Home's Kitchen Appliances Editor, I've seen launch after launch from huge brands like De'Longhi and Sage as well as a new first-ever ...

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Another of the top New Year's resolutions that every gardener should make for 2025, Steve Swanborough, gardening expert at ...

Considering a single storey extension as a way to add space and value to your home? Our expert guide takes you through ...

Sophie joined the Ideal Home team as Gardens Editor in June 2024. After studying English at Royal Holloway, University of ...