Argos Home is nailing cosy season with their latest affordable homeware range– 6 picks to update your home this season
When shopping for the latest home decor trends , I can imagine you rarely consider Argos Home. After all, the retailer is largely known for its savings on electronics such as the best air fryers and heated airers .…
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Why Aerating Your Lawn in September Makes a Difference – Help Yours Recover from Summer Stress
Now that September is here, it is a chance to help the lawn recover and get it ready for winter and beyond. Cool-season grasses benefit massively from aeration this month. It breaks up compacted soil so the grass can…
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Billy Joel and Elizabeth Weber’s 1978 ‘Glass House’ Patio is a Study in Low-Key Elegance – It Redefines Fall Outdoor Living
In an archival photo with his then-wife, Elizabeth Weber, the architecture famously served as the backdrop for the cover of his 1980 album, Glass Houses . The mid-century modern windows are worth noting, but the wide…
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Stevie Nicks' Former LA Home Showcases The Tiered Planting Trick Smart Homeowners Use to Add Value to Their Yards – It's So Elegant
If you're looking for inspiration, the tiered front yard of Stevie Nicks' former Los Angeles home shows precisely how cleverly arranged planting can turn minimal ground space into maximum impact. The property at 2282 El…
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Corey Damen Jenkins Says Your Patio Is Too ‘Outdoor’ – His 5 Tricks for Bringing Indoor-Level Style Outside to Extend Alfresco Season
But before you retreat indoors and surrender the patio until spring, we have a precious few weeks of prime outdoor-hosting weather still on the calendar. Fall brunches! Back-to-school-related gatherings! Dinner outside…
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The One Fast-Growing Crop to Plant After Pulling Out Your Tomatoes For a Quick Fall Harvest
Growing radishes is easy and hugely satisfying if you're looking for a quick win in the garden. In as little as three weeks after sowing radish seeds (see the selection on Burpee), you can harvest these salad crops. The…
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Forget High-Maintenance Wood – This Sub-$20 Non-Toxic Cutting Board Is Plastic-Free, Dishwasher-Safe, and Knife-Friendly
While we have every right to be concerned about these common sources of PFAS and BPAs, there is one culprit many of us overlook – our cutting boards. Plastic cutting boards have long been the standard for convenience…
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Jamie Lee Curtis '70s 'Country Chic' Kitchen is a Study in Vertical Storage – It's Eye-catching and Highly Functional
The gorgeously inspiring space is a masterclass in vertical storage , featuring a wooden hanging pot rack filled with a mix of antique-style pots and pans. Positioned over the wooden island in front of her rustic tiled…
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The Once Popular Color Combination Designers Would Now Avoid in a Living Room
Often the biggest space in the house, living rooms serve many purposes, from cozy nights in front of the TV to hosting drinks with friends. It’s an overwhelming brief, and it's natural to play it safe and end up with the…
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The White Company’s bestselling advent calendar is back – and it’s better than ever before
Every year, the Ideal Home team and I declare it as one of the best advent calendars – many of my colleagues including our Digital Editor, Rebecca Knight would argue that it’s in fact the best. And this year, it’s indeed…
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