Homes and Gardens

Red Roofs is on the market in Little Tring with an asking price of £2.375 million

Six-bed Rothschild heritage home on the market now in village near Tring

The semi-detached house on Mountfield Road has a driveway and garage, providing off-street parking in the Adeyfield area of Hemel Hempstead

Hemel Hempstead house for £450,000 has garden and garage

The end-of-terrace house on Frome Square has a driveway and a substantial side garage

Hemel Hempstead home has a 25ft living room and large garage

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Hemel footpath closure extended until 2028 as roadworks planned across Dacorum

Stacey Solomon has called the Shark PowerDetect Transformer PowerTrio System the “vacuum of dreams”, praising its powerful suction and versatile design - and fans can get £160 off with an exclusive code.

Stacey Solomon loves this powerful Shark ‘vacuum of dreams’

The PROALLER heated throw has topped Amazon's Home & Kitchen best-seller chart as temperatures fall, with the electric blanket currently reduced to £25.49.

Amazon's £25 heated blanket tops best-seller chart

I found these beautiful autumnl flower bouquets from Bunches that are perfect for the season

Three beautiful autumn bouquets from Bunches

The proposed site for 700 homes in Hemel Hempstead. Credit: Hallam Land/Marrons/Dacorum Borough Council planning portal

Permission granted for 700 new homes on edge of Hemel Hempstead

Planning applications

Road closures and new planning applications announced across Hemel and Dacorum

Bunches has plenty of options to choose from including flowers, hampers and greeting cards.

Bunches sells more than flowers, including plants and hampers

The Nikura AIRI Waterless Diffuser makes filling your home with beautiful fragrance effortless, with no water, mess or fuss.

Nikura AIRI Waterless Diffuser review: No water, no wires, no faff
I love having a diffuser running at home, but filling it with water and fiddling with cables has always irritated me. Nikura's rechargeable AIRI does away with both, and it could be the upgrade I've been waiting for.
Julie Bayley

The detached bungalow on Belswains Lane has driveway parking for multiple vehicles and a flexible layout spread across two floors

Three-bedroom Hemel Hempstead bungalow for £515,000

The semi-detached bungalow on Watling Street combines traditional cottage character with a practical single-storey layout and parking for two cars

Radlett bungalow with garden and parking for £625,000

Ninja's brand-new Crispi air fryer has already been discounted

Sainsbury's Taste the Difference range is currently 25% off for Nectar customers, with several freezer-friendly options that could help shoppers get ahead on Christmas food, including this Mini Pies & Vol Au Vent Sharing Selection.

Sainsbury’s Christmas food hack saves shoppers 25%

Rent rises, pet requests and evictions are among the changes affecting private renters and landlords in England

Renting? The rules on rent rises, pets and evictions have changed

Simba Sleep has launched a payday promotion with savings of up to 30% across selected mattresses, pillows, bedding and beds.

Simba mattresses slashed by up to 30%

The Mountfield Road home sits in a popular Adeyfield cul-de-sac and comes with driveway parking and a garage

hree-bedroom Hemel Hempstead home for £450,000

Simba Sleep has launched a payday promotion with savings of up to 30% across selected mattresses, pillows, bedding and beds.

Simba payday event offers savings on mattresses, pillows and bedding

The Adeyfield Road home offers three floors of accommodation alongside driveway parking for up to four cars

Four-bedroom Hemel Hempstead home on the market for £625,000

The School End Crescent home combines three floors of contemporary accommodation with driveway parking and an end-of-terrace position

Three-bedroom Hemel Hempstead home for £600,000

A private cul-de-sac setting and generous block-paved driveway introduce this £775,000 Hemel Hempstead family home

Four-bedroom Hemel home with extension potential for £775,000

These Bunches flowers are the easiest way to update my home for the new autumn season

I’ve found the easiest way to give my home an autumn update

The £70 heated throw for autumn

The £70 heated throw I’m eyeing for autumn

The treatments are aimed at dogs and cats

Why turning your heating on could trigger a flea infestation

The Dyson V10 Total Clean cordless vacuum is now £150 cheaper at £299.

Dyson V10 gets a hefty £150 price cut

Purplebricks can carry out virtual valuations, without having to send someone to your house - we found out how it works by putting it to the test

I tried a Purplebricks virtual valuation – and I was surprised by it

The Lepro O1 AI Smart Floor Lamp can display 16 million colours and react to music using its built-in microphone

This smart floor lamp is now £90 cheaper
The 2,300-lumen lamp offers app and voice controls, music synchronisation, adjustable white light and millions of colours
Gareth Butterfield

Simba's new HeatRelease technology is designed to help sleepers stay cooler overnight. Stock image.

If you always get too hot at night this new mattress tech could help

The latest giveaway from Raffle House is worth £2.3 million - and this is what that sort of money gets you in London

See inside the £2.3m London dream home you could win for £15

The electric fireplace offers 12 flame colours, five brightness levels and two heat settings

This 60-inch electric fireplace costs £79

The terraced home sits in the characterful Piccotts End setting, surrounded by a scenic mix of greenery and countryside

Four-bedroom Hemel Hempstead home in scenic Piccotts End

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The household bill that costs less than 10 years ago

Cottage vs robovac: The Eufy Omni E35 automatically detects changes between hard flooring and rugs, switching cleaning modes as it moves around the home.

Eufy Omni E35 review: is this £999 robot vacuum worth it?

The new Elite Competitions dream home is a £2m masterpiece

A 15p ticket could win you this £2m dream home and BMW M4

Simba's new HeatRelease technology is designed to help sleepers stay cooler during hot summer nights. Stock photo.

New Simba mattress created with tech to keep you cooler at night

I tried several different bedding styles to find my favourite for comfort and luxury. Pictured is Luff Sleep bedding.

Review: I tried four different bedding sets and found my winner

Get crisp, stone-baked bases and deliciously melted toppings in minutes with the Firebloom EP01 Electric Pizza Oven.

I tried the indoor pizza oven that cooks pizza in just 90 seconds

These Fine Bedding Company bedding buys could help create a softer, cosier sleep set-up.

The £70 bedding upgrade that made for a more comfortable night's sleep

The Philips 3300 Series uses a ceramic grinder and LatteGo milk system to prepare six hot and iced coffee options

Philips coffee machine is now less than half price

The Horizon Adventurer 1000 Pocket Memory Mattress combines pocket springs with bamboo-infused memory foam for a balance of comfort and support.

I tried this Horizon hybrid mattress and here's what I thought

The site for a proposed 125 homes in Bovingdon. Image courtesy of Taylor Wimpey/Dacorum Borough Council planning portal.

Application submitted for 125 homes near Bovingdon Football Club

Online Home Shop's hot pink bow-print storage box has helped me tidy away household items that have looked unsightly in my home for years.

The pretty storage buys making my home feel instantly more organised

A cleaning advent calendar has been launched for Christmas 2026

I have found the Panda Hybrid Bamboo Mattress offers responsive support and pressure-relieving comfort.

I found the perfect balance of softness and support with this mattress
I wanted a mattress that combined the cushioning comfort of memory foam with the support of pocket springs. After a month on the Panda Hybrid Bamboo Mattress, here are my thoughts on if it met my needs or not.
Rochelle Barrand

The Casima four-seater garden set combines comfortable seating with a stylish coffee table for a relaxed outdoor space.

Review: I tried a £225 garden furniture set - what I loved and didn't

The SOLACE+CO Lola Egg Chair has a cocoon-like shape, cushioned seat and gentle swinging motion.

I finally bought a garden egg chair – and wish I’d done it years ago

The Hotpoint Total No Frost 50/50 Fridge Freezer with VitalCare brings modern features including no frost technology.

Hotpoint No Frost fridge freezer review: Is it worth it?

The Tapo TC82 records in 2K and can save motion clips locally without a compulsory monthly subscription

This £40 security camera needs no monthly fee

The detached Harrogate home occupies a peaceful cul-de-sac setting on the outskirts of the town

Five-bedroom Harrogate home with stylish new kitchen

The period frontage introduces a characterful Hemel Hempstead home in the sought-after Old Town

Charming two-bedroom Hemel Hempstead cottage for £390,000

Wowcher’s £199 four-seater rattan garden furniture set includes two chairs, a loveseat and glass-topped table.

4-seater garden furniture set slashed to £199

YouGarden Bright Autumn and Winter Collection with 30 garden-ready pansies, violas and wallflowers for £19.97

£19.97 plant bundle can revive a tired garden for autumn

The £1.8 million prize package includes properties in Lancashire and Spain, two cars and £50,000

Win two homes, two cars and £50,000 in this 19p competition

Old fashioned fly paper still has a role to play - but there’s no shortage of modern gizmos to fight off the flies this summer

Why are there so many flies everywhere?

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