The best sunrise alarm clocks in the UK, tried and tested for gentler mornings
Our reviewer sheds some light on the best dawn simulation alarms, from Lumie and Philips to Dreamegg• The best eye masks to help you sleep betterTo wake each day in darkness is a plight you wouldn’t wish on your worst enemy, yet that’s what many of us do…
Put down the pumpkin! How to create a cosy home this autumn – without the cliches
From tactile textures to softer lighting, these expert-approved updates bring all the warmth of autumn while steering clear of Sleepy Hollow vibes• Professional organisers’ tips for a tidy homeAfter a long, hot summer, the autumn chill is creeping in…
Time to ditch the iron? I spent six months testing the best clothes steamers – here are my favourites
Steam through the laundry pile with our expert’s top picks for smoothing creases on cotton, linen, silk and more• How to look after your knitwearI grew up in a household where everything was ironed. And I mean everything: tea towels, pyjamas, bath mats.…
The best dehumidifiers: 14 favourites to beat damp and cut bills, tested
Fed up with condensation, mould and musty smells? A dehumidifier could help – plus, they’re a cheaper way to dry laundry compared with tumble dryers• The best electric blankets and heated throws, tested by our expertYou don’t have to live in the American…
Udder madness: why are highland cows suddenly everywhere?
This shaggy beast is now plastered across everything from mugs to hot water bottles. Or you can sit on her, wrap yourself in her, wipe your feet on her …Picture this: you get home from work, wipe your feet on your doormat, which has a picture of a…
‘Just look at this monstrosity!’ Inside Britain’s bilious back yard shed wars
The number of luxury sheds and garden rooms has rocketed since the pandemic – fuelled by those wanting an office, a gym or extra living space. Meanwhile, the resentment between neighbours has been rising, tooLinda loves her shed. She loves that she can…
Get cosy: a stylish scarf, a comfy mattress topper and other buys you loved in September
Your other favourites included a lovely lamp, timeless jeans and a heated airer. Hunker down, anyone?• Don’t get the Filter delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereIt may be unseasonably warm, but September’s bestsellers list tells us you’re definitely in…
‘I may have turned into a sausage by the time you read this’: the best casserole dishes for stews and pasta sauces – tested
With autumnal comfort food in mind, it’s time to find the perfect pot for pies, gratins and roasting. Our chef put nine casserole dishes, from Le Creuset to John Lewis, to the test• The best frying pans for every kind of cookWe are now firmly in…
Create a ‘donation station’ and never buy round containers: professional organisers’ tips for a tidy home
Whether it’s streamlining shoes or being strict with toiletries, we asked the experts for the home organisation hacks they swear by• How to get rid of household clutter – without sending it to landfillFew things conjure a sense of achievement quite like…