Latest articles by Sophie Bird
Best dehumidifiers 2022
Buying guide The best dehumidifiers for removing damp and moisture in your home, including the basement.
Best cordless drills 2022: Cordless and power drills for DIY
Buying guide Power up with the best cordless drills around, including hammer drills and affordable options.
Best steam mop
Use a steam mop to keep your floors germ and bacteria-free with no chemicals and little effort.
Best home safes 2025: The best cheap safes and fire-resistant options
Buying Guide Here are the best home safes, with comprehensive reviews, so you can keep your possessions secure.
Best humidifiers 2025: Top-rated models from Honeywell, Boneco and Vicks
Buying Guide We've found the best humidifiers for home use, and for different room sizes and budgets.
Best ceiling fans 2025
Buying guide Our guide to the best ceiling fans for every style and space, helping you to stay cool all summer long.
Best interior design software: spruce up your space
Buying Guide These are the best interior design software programs for sprucing up your space.
Should I buy a high-efficiency washer?
Advice Wondering whether high-efficiency washers are worth your money? We tell you everything you need to know here.
How to cut your lawn to the best height
How to Wondering how to cut your lawn to the best height to promote growth and greenness? We have all the tips and tricks you need for how to perfect your garden.
5 tips for cleaning your top load washer
Feature With these five quick cleaning tips, you can eradicate any nasty odors and keep your machine in pristine condition.
Dyson V15 Detect review
REVIEW I tested the Dyson V15 Detect vacuum cleaner to see if it's worth your money and here's what I thought.
Roborock S7 review
REVIEW Here’s what we thought of the Roborock S7, including how easy it is to set up and control from your phone and how well it cleans.
What’s the best color smart lighting for sleep?
FEATURE Here’s how to create an optimal environment for sleeping using smart lighting.
5 bedroom design mistakes that could be affecting your sleep
FEATURE Want a good night’s sleep? Here are five bedroom design mistakes that could be affecting your sleep.
How to design a practical home space
HOW TO Want to get the most from your house? Here’s how to design a practical space that works for you.
10 home improvement, female-run Instagram accounts you need to follow
FEATURE To mark International Women’s Day 2022, we’ve rounded up ten female-run home and garden improvement accounts for all your at-home inspiration.
How to add color to your home
How To Wondering how to add color to your home? Turns out it’s not as tricky as you think and it doesn’t have to cost a fortune either.
PURO²XYGEN P500 review
Review The PURO²XYGEN P500 is a large air purifier that can take on rooms as big as 550 square feet.
LG WM9500HKA review
Review The LG WM9500HKA is a large capacity washer that features a clever design and a great warranty.
Samsung’s new washers detect how dirty your clothes are and adjust automatically, here’s how
News Samsung is upping its laundry game with the invention of a new range of washers that adjust according to how dirty your clothes are.
Study reveals the most regrettable interior design trends, and how much they cost to recreate
NEWS These are the interior design trends homeowners regret trying out, according to a new study.
How to buy the right refrigerator for you online
How To All the advice on how to find and buy a great new refrigerator, including tips on finding the cheapest price.
Best smart thermostats: Smart thermostat reviews for Nest and ecobee
Buying guide Everything you need to know about the best smart thermostats from the likes of Nest, Emerson Sensi, and ecobee.
Working from home? Here are 6 ways to create a perfect home office
Feature We've scouted out 6 ways to create a home office with minimal effort and expense.
How to deep clean your home while self-isolating: tips, secrets, and hacks
If you’re self-isolating now is the perfect time to deep clean your home. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up the best cleaning tips, equipment you’re going to want, and even how to create your own cleaning products when you run out of bleach.
