Noticias

Gifts for women who have everything: 15 ideas
Gift ideas for women who have everything (treats she'll enjoy that don't take up space, experiences and useful gifts) plus a table by age. Read more...
Windows in Winter Mode: How to Adjust Them Step by Step
Cold air getting in through the window even when it's shut? We explain how to put your windows in winter mode with an Allen key, how to check the seal... Read more...
How to Make a Carved Pumpkin Last Longer This Halloween
A carved pumpkin starts to rot the moment the knife goes in. Here's how to make a carved pumpkin last longer, so it still looks its best on Halloween night. Read more...
How to heat your home without heating: 9 tricks that work
The evenings are getting chilly and it's still too early to turn the heating on. 9 practical tricks to heat your home without heating: sunlight, draughts, curtains, rugs, layered bedding... Read more...
Gifts for people who are always cold: 14 ideas they'll really appreciate
A practical guide to 14 gifts for people who are always cold, sorted by body area and budget, plus what to avoid. Read more...
Stink bugs in the house: why they come in during autumn and how to keep them out
Stink bugs in the house in autumn: why they come in, how to recognise the brown marmorated stink bug, how to keep them out through windows and shutters and how... Read more...
How to Get Rid of Slugs in the House for Good
Silver trails across the kitchen floor every morning? Here's how to get rid of slugs in the house this autumn: where they're coming in, how to seal it, and what... Read more...
How to get rid of woodlice in your home
Why woodlice turn up in your home, whether they bite and how to get rid of them step by step with home remedies that work. Read more...
Moths in the kitchen: how to get rid of them for good
Moths in the kitchen usually arrive inside a packet. We explain how to recognise the pantry moth, get rid of it step by step and stop it coming back. Read more...
How to overwinter geraniums: 3 methods that work
Geraniums are perennials and can keep flowering for many years. Find out when to protect them from frost, how to prune them and where to store them: in a bright,... Read more...
Retirement gifts: 14 ideas that land
A guide to retirement gift ideas: original, useful and meaningful, to celebrate a whole new chapter in style. Read more...
How to Wash a Blanket Covered in Cat Hair (and Keep It Off)
Before you put your cat's blanket in the washing machine, you need to get the hair off while it's dry. Here's the full method and how to keep the blanket... Read more...
Wet dog smell in the house: how to get rid of it for good
With the rain and the windows shut, wet dog smell lingers in the house. Where it comes from, what to do when you get back from a walk and how... Read more...
How to get pet hair off clothes: methods that actually work
With autumn shedding, coats and jumpers end up covered in hair. Here's how to get pet hair off clothes without damaging the fabric, and how to cut it down at... Read more...
How to insulate windows from the cold without building work: 7 fixes
How to insulate windows from the cold without building work: draught excluders, silicone, thermal film, shutters and curtains, plus tips for sliding and old windows. Read more...
How to Clean Radiators Before You Turn the Heating On
How to clean radiators step by step before you turn the heating on: what you need, the hairdryer trick, the black marks on the wall and radiator humidifiers. Read more...
Damp in the house: how to prevent it this autumn
Steamed-up windows, a musty smell, patches in the corners. It is almost always condensation, and it is fixed with concrete habits: when to ventilate, how to heat and what to... Read more...
How to Get Rid of Dog Smell in the House: Practical Guide
A guide to getting rid of dog smell in the house by tackling hair, urine and wet dog odour, with tricks and products that actually work. Read more...