FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO GET AHEAD ON YOUR SPRING CLEANING TASKS

Enjoy a seasonal style refresh with light, uplifting looks that will elevate your decor

You don’t need to clean everything daily, says Queen of Clean, Lynsey Crombie – focus on smart routines to save time, energy and stress • ‘Daily vacuuming isn’t necessary – in fact, doing it too often

CLEVER TRICKS TO MINI DECOR PROJECTS… WE ROUND UP THE SIMPLEST, QUICKEST WAYS TO MAKE YOUR HOME MORE BEAUTIFUL NOW

Want a quick decorating fix? These fast and stylish ideas will transform a room scheme in as little as 30 minutes

There’s a time for doing things ‘properly’ and a time for affordable quick fixes, says Emily Henson