Roof insurance ensure you avoid a hefty repair bill if your roof gets damaged. Here's how to get the right insurance cover in place
https://www.idealhome.co.uk/property-advice/roof-insurance-298733

A compact room needn't stop you including this popular kitchen staple. Our small kitchen island ideas offer clever ways to add an island wha..
https://www.idealhome.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-ideas/small-kitchen-island-ideas-296888

New home and car insurance rules have come into force that put an end to the 'loyalty penalty', where existing customers pay more than new c
https://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/new-home-and-car-insurance-rules-for-renewals-298678

Looking for easy ideas to brighten up your winter decor after Christmas? Here's 9 ways to keep your home dressed with positive, festive spir..
https://www.idealhome.co.uk/diy-and-decorating/6-ways-to-brighten-up-your-home-after-the-christmas-decorations-come-down-147587

Another big bill got you wondering exactly how much does it cost to run a fridge freezer? We've worked it out – and have the lowdown on cutt..
https://www.idealhome.co.uk/property-advice/how-much-does-it-cost-to-run-a-fridge-freezer-298277

Highly desirable but how efficient is underfloor heating? We explore how a well-designed underfloor heating system could offer energy and co..
https://www.idealhome.co.uk/property-advice/how-efficient-is-underfloor-heating-298556

Whatever the shape or size of your space, our peninsula kitchen ideas tick all the boxes when it comes to choosing a kitchen layout that wor..
https://www.idealhome.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-ideas/peninsula-kitchens-297357

There's never been a better time to clean our homes from top to bottom. Start the year on a win by ticking all those cleaning jobs off the t..
https://www.idealhome.co.uk/care-and-cleaning/easy-cleaning-jobs-for-every-room-in-the-house-246309

We tried out the Ewbank Steam Dynamo to see how this compact and affordable cleaner could handle a multitude of cleaning jobs
https://www.idealhome.co.uk/buying-guide-reviews/ewbank-steam-dynamo-steam-cleaner-review-298414

Before embarking on a tenancy, ensure to protect your personal belongings with a renters insurance policy. This guide explains all you need ..
https://www.idealhome.co.uk/property-advice/renters-insurance-guide-to-safeguard-personal-belongings-298164

Bring your cooking and entertaining space up to date with contemporary good looks, from high-gloss cabinets, to handle-free drawers and dark..
https://www.idealhome.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-ideas/modern-kitchen-ideas-240784

Just as a car needs servicing to keep it driving smoothly, a boiler service is an important maintenance task to keep the engine of your home..
https://www.idealhome.co.uk/property-advice/how-often-should-a-bolier-be-serviced-297181

Whether you are running it for 10-minute bursts or blasting it all night, here's how to work out how much it costs to run a fan, plus ways t..
https://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/how-much-does-it-cost-to-run-a-fan-2-253322

From wall tiles to floor tiles, follow our easy DIY guide on how to grout tiles, as well as regrout tiles, so you can fall back in love with..
https://www.idealhome.co.uk/diy-and-decorating/how-to-grout-wall-tiles-floor-tiles-61688

The latest two tone kitchen cabinets trend sees different colour combinations, paint treatments and finishes together to create colourful be..
https://www.idealhome.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-ideas/two-tone-kitchen-cabinets-297502

When two become one - the addition of a clever extension with wrap-around outdoor staircase has reuinted this property into one harmonious s..
https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-tours/clever-extension-with-wrap-around-outdoor-staircase-297886

Marie Kondo has revealed her golden rule for decluttering and organising food in a pantry or food cupboard, and it all hinges around the exp
https://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/marie-kondo-pantry-tidying-tip-294582

Kitchen extensions and complicated home renovations can seem quite daunting. But often the simplest of projects can work wonders
https://www.idealhome.co.uk/kitchen/simple-side-return-kitchen-extension-298080

Feel inspired by this impressively cheap bathroom makeover - where the homeowners transformed their downstairs loo for just £120 using a sav..
https://www.idealhome.co.uk/bathroom/charity-hack-cheap-bathroom-makeover-295238

What better way to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter than in a Hogwarts-esque manor house in Northumberland.
https://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/ravenslaw-house-harry-potter-holiday-let-298091

Stuck for children's room ideas? Then take some inspiration from this mum who saved £300 creating a stunning rainbow mural with leftover pai..
https://www.idealhome.co.uk/childrens-room/childrens-room-ideas/diy-rainbow-mural-with-leftover-paint-and-string-297991

Take a look at how you can get on the property ladder by buying a starter stake in a house with a shared ownership scheme
https://www.idealhome.co.uk/property-advice/shared-ownership-294736

By opening up and redecorating this once dark and gloomy house, this detached property becomes a light and bright family home
https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-tours/explore-light-and-bright-family-home-297905

These are the flash-in-the-pan homeware trends to leave in 2021, as voted by Ideal Home Readers and based on Google Search data
https://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/japandi-cottagecore-homeware-trends-to-leave-in-2021-295675

This secondhand cabinet makeover shows how a broken, unloved piece of furniture can be totally transformed into a modern furniture piece to
https://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/secondhand-broken-cabinet-upcycled-for-just-160-298011

Discover everything you need to know about shared ownership mortgages, including the best rates and how you go about getting one
https://www.idealhome.co.uk/property-advice/shared-ownership-mortgages-295029

Choosing kitchen floor tile ideas that are hard-wearing, durable and easy to keep clean is key, but you want flooring to look great too
https://www.idealhome.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-ideas/kitchen-floor-tile-ideas-298319

Smaller spaces don't have to be short on style - use these modern small living room ideas to get the most out of the room you have
https://www.idealhome.co.uk/living-room/living-room-ideas/modern-small-living-room-ideas-298098

Take a look at this helpful Q&A guide that digs deep into the subject of insurance for subsidence and why home buyers need it
https://www.idealhome.co.uk/property-advice/insurance-for-subsidence-295748

Are you looking to rent out a property? This buy-to-let mortgage guide covers everything you need to know about renting out a holiday let
https://www.idealhome.co.uk/property-advice/buy-to-let-mortgage-guide-293381

Living room shelving ideas are a great way of working more storage into a key space where it’s often lacking and where organisation is key f..
https://www.idealhome.co.uk/living-room/living-room-ideas/living-room-shelving-ideas-298287

Keep your seating in tip-top condition with our how to clean a sofa guide. Whether it's fabric, leather or velvet we have a cleaning solutio..
https://www.idealhome.co.uk/living-room/how-to-clean-a-sofa-297012

Our guide to underfloor heating costs helps homeowners get to grips with the finances for the installation, running and maintenance of under..
https://www.idealhome.co.uk/property-advice/underfloor-heating-costs-297871

We put the best chopping boards to the test to see how well they worked with vegetables, raw and cooked meat, fish, and bread.
https://www.idealhome.co.uk/buying-guide-reviews/best-chopping-board-297292

The positives and negatives of whether a dry electric underfloor heating system is the right solution for keeping your floors warm
https://www.idealhome.co.uk/property-advice/electric-underfloor-heating-297853

Being more aware of just how much energy we’re using in our homes can be extremely handy.
https://www.idealhome.co.uk/property-advice/do-i-have-to-have-a-smart-meter-297485

Find the best early Boxing Day sales to score a bargain ahead of Christmas. From Amazon to Wayfair and John Lewis, here are the best deals l
https://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/boxing-day-deals-218095

The smaller the kitchen, the more crucial an effective layout is. Read our guide to clever configurations for small kitchen layouts that wor..
https://www.idealhome.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-advice/small-kitchen-layouts-296385

Queen of Clean Lynsey Crombie shares the one thing we forget to clean after Christmas and the best products to tackle the job
https://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/lynsey-crombie-dining-table-cleaning-tips-293281

Our breakfast bar ideas are all about maximising the functionality of your kitchen. Incorporating a breakfast bar is the best solution for f..
https://www.idealhome.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-ideas/breakfast-bar-ideas-296707

If you need financial assistance when it comes to your home, there are a range of grants for homeowners on offer than could help
https://www.idealhome.co.uk/property-advice/grants-for-homeowners-293246

The best living room wall decor ideas bring colour and personality to the hub of any home. Here are 20 inspirational ways to add style to li..
https://www.idealhome.co.uk/living-room/living-room-ideas/living-room-wall-decor-ideas-297122

Modern eco-friendly heat pump or potentially more affordable gas boiler? Heat pumps vs gas boilers, see which could save you money and help ..
https://www.idealhome.co.uk/property-advice/heat-pumps-vs-gas-boilers-298003

Need a new kitchen but don’t have the cash? Here’s what you need to know about finance for kitchens from loans to kitchen retailer finance
https://www.idealhome.co.uk/property-advice/finance-for-kitchens-292972

Inside this stunning Georgian cottage in the same Surrey village where The Holiday was filmed - which is on the market for £1.15m
https://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/shere-cottage-the-holiday-for-sale-297956

In this Ninja Foodi Blender and Soup Maker review we put it to the test, making hot and cold dishes to review its full range of functions
https://www.idealhome.co.uk/buying-guide-reviews/ninja-foodi-blender-and-soup-maker-review-297473

If you're thinking about indulging in a hot tub to jazz up your garden this summer,  it's important to first think how much does it cost to ..
https://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/how-much-does-it-cost-to-run-a-hot-tub-253970

Get your head around how your water bill average works; we explain exactly what makes up your water bill and how to ensure you’re not paying..
https://www.idealhome.co.uk/property-advice/water-bill-average-298191

We test out the DUUX Tag 2 DXHU14UK Humidifier against the negative impact of central heating, sniffles, and winter weather.
https://www.idealhome.co.uk/buying-guide-reviews/duux-tag-2-humidifier-review-298194

Underfloor heating can change how you heat your home. Our in-depth explainer guides you on how best to choose, install and maintain the righ
https://www.idealhome.co.uk/property-advice/underfloor-heating-297785