Sophie Warren-Smith

1 week ago | homesandgardens.com | Sophie Warren-Smith

There is no such thing as too much storage in a home. Unfortunately, however, bespoke fittings can be pricey and disruptive to install. Luckily, there are some great DIY storage ideas you can create yourself for a fraction of the cost. Whether you have a huge home with loads of existing storage or are struggling to make everything fit in a small space, there's a solution for every situation.

3 weeks ago | homesandgardens.com | Sophie Warren-Smith

With May just around the corner, bringing with it copious sunshine and Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, it's the perfect time to ask if you should dry your clothes outside if you have hayfever. Whilst there are so many benefits to air drying laundry, allergy experts agree this can exacerbate things for those with those pesky seasonal allergies, leading to extra attacks, sneezing, watering or itchy eyes and more uncomfortable reactions.

3 weeks ago | idealhome.co.uk | Sophie Warren-Smith

A well-functioning pressure washer will make your life much easier – it's the go-to appliance once we slip into spring and want to refresh our outside spaces. We know how great they are at cleaning cars, getting algae and general seasonal muck off decking and driveways, but did you know you can use them for quite a few other things?

3 weeks ago | homesandgardens.com | Sophie Warren-Smith

I moved house recently and I'll admit I entirely ran out of steam with the unpacking. That was until I tried the Temptation Method and finally sorted out the boxes I'd been burying my head in the sand about. I had just moved from a spacious Victorian end terrace with three bedrooms and two reception rooms to a small house with open-plan living and two bedrooms.

1 month ago | homesandgardens.com | Sophie Warren-Smith

Remembering to unplug certain items before you leave the house is great for two reasons – it lessens the risk of electrical fires and keeps your energy consumption down. It's a common misconception that if we're not using something, it's not pulling from the electrical source, but in fact, there's a lot to be said for 'phantom power'. Our experts reveal the six household items to unplug if you're heading out.