Kitchen

Apparently, ironing is the nation’s least favourite household chore. Surprising, we know! So, in order to make it as painless as possible you need the best ironing board. If yours isn’t good enough, no matter how whizzy your iron, you could still end up with a pile of poorly pressed pieces that have taken you an age to complete! Not an ideal way to spend an evening, we think you’ll agree.

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Choosing an ironing board isn’t as simple as you think. They come in a large range of sizes, shapes and height ranges. Below, we’ve rounded up the best ironing boards on the market in 2020.

How we test our best ironing boards

To test the boards, our guinea pigs Ysanne and husband Paul (one a touch over six foot and an enthusiastic ironer, the … Read more

As Christmas draws ever closer, your present shopping list starts to grow even larger, so why not grab these great gifts for men that are under £50 now?

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You don’t have to pay an arm and a leg to get the best gifts for the men in your life. Whether its something for you Dad, Brother, Cousin or Partner, there are some great deals floating about. Plus, Black Friday and Cyber Monday on the way, it’s easier than ever to hunt for a bargain ahead of Christmas time.

Take a peek at some of our best gifts for men under £50.

Best Christmas Gifts for men under £50 – quick links

• Google Nest Mini Hands-Free Smart Speaker – just £49 at John Lewis
• Echo Dot (3rd Gen) – smart speaker with

If you need something to keep you busy over the next few weeks try your hand at the Macrame trend. No longer just for boho interiors, it is jazzing up Christmas too.

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Macrame has long been an enduring interiors trend for getting the boho look. However, while a macrame wall hanging could set you back upwards of £30 at Urban Outfitters or John Lewis. This trendy craft is surprisingly easy to do yourself, and inexpensive.

Macrame trend

Hobbycraft has seen a 149 per cent increase in searches for macrame on the Hobbycraft website. The brand only launched its macrame cord in February, but so far they have sold over 59,000 balls of yarn.

The classic cream and more vibrant mustard have been among the most popular colours of yarn that have been purchased. The brand expects the popularity to … Read more

For those not familiar with German company Huf Haus, they manufacture pre-fabricated, Bauhaus-style homes. With the trend for glass extensions growing in popularity it’s no surprise this contemporary style of home is appearing more and more across the UK.

With this London Huf Haus property being a fine example, inspiring for all modern home renovations.

More homes to inspire: Renovated penthouse decorated in natural materials creates a calming retreat in an urban setting

Inspirational London Huf Haus property

The post-and-beam construction system of this five bedroom home allows for open-plan design and extensive glazing. The thoughtful architecture creates an exceptional atmosphere of light and space. It’s a fine example of the iconic style for which Huf haus homes are renowned.

Hallway

Image credit: Knight Frank

With the large glass panels every single room in this style of modern home is flooded with light – even … Read more

More time at home (again!), means more time for baking – hooray! And now the weather has cooled and the evenings are dark, what better way to pass the time than by whipping up mouth-watering treats for the whole family?

Related: Black Friday deals 2020 – all the sales and info you need on furniture, home appliances, accessories and tech

A stand mixer is an essential piece of kit for any budding baker, as not only do they speed up whisking, whipping and kneading, but they also look pretty slick on your kitchen counter top! There are plenty of deals to be had this Black Friday, so check out our favourites here…

Black Friday mixer deals – quick links

• Kenwood kMix kitchen machine in rose gold: Get £200 off at Curry’s
• Kenwood Multione stand mixer in silver: Save £100 now at Curry’s
• Kenwood Chef Elite XL stand mixer: Shop at