The bedding buying guide: everything you need to know, from Egyptian cotton to thread count and washing rules
Is Egyptian cotton the holy grail? Should you be buying bamboo? Will silk save your hair? We asked the experts
The year in stuff – from chicken wine to cucumbers and mini mullets
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Winter is coming … but don’t panic! 54 expert tips on getting through the cold, dark months ahead
How to survive the season – with mood-lifters, skin-savers, life-changing layers, and ways to have fun in the rain
‘They make me want to walk more’: 14 everyday items that could improve your life
A sleep-saving knee pillow, a grater that makes dinners healthier, and a hairdryer that saves time: these products have changed daily routines for the better
The cult of storage: is tidying really the fast track to a happier, healthier life?
Clutter and chaos can have all kinds of effects, from decreased productivity to a compulsion to eat unhealthily. So is it time we became hotel managers of our own homes?
Experts on 15 common mistakes we make, from skipping painting prep to encouraging bad habits in a puppy
The decorator, dry cleaner, IT support, dentist, plumber and other professionals on the things we keep getting wrong – and what to do instead
Sort out your life! 100 tiny tricks to help with everything from digital overwhelm to lumpy sugar and unpaid bills
Ever feel like you’re lurching from crisis to crisis, or chore to chore? Here’s how to knock at least some of them on the head – and lay the foundations for a less stressful, more organised existence
They’re in pans, fruit, dust – and even tap water. But can I eradicate toxic forever chemicals from my home?
Invisible toxins that leach into the body are almost unavoidable. Could I get rid of PFAS from my kitchen, bathroom, wardrobe and more?
My life is all food stains and dead pot plants – no wonder I dream of beauty and good taste
I’m tired of the dull, drab and mundane. Bring on the gold lamé dresses and pomegranate-scented potpourri, writes Emma Beddington
I’ve always been a messy person. The situation was grim – but could I really change?
For Beth Knights, being a literal mess is a hindrance and brings on feelings of shame. But will decluttering improve her life – or can she accept the person she is?