Noticias

How to get rid of cigarette smoke smell in your home, step by step
How to get rid of cigarette smoke smell in your home: why it lingers, the cleaning order that works, how to treat walls and textiles, and what to do if... Read more...
Best firewood for a fireplace: how to choose it and keep it dry
The best firewood for fireplaces and stoves: holm oak, oak, olive, eucalyptus or pine, how to tell if it's dry, what to ask when buying it and how to store... Read more...
How to dry wet shoes without ruining them: 7 steps
With autumn rain, wet shoes are an everyday occurrence. We explain how to dry them step by step without ruining them, what never to do, and how to care for... Read more...
How to clean laminate flooring without damaging it or leaving streaks
Laminate flooring doesn't cope well with water: a mop that's too wet or the wrong product leads to streaks and swollen joints. We explain how to clean it properly, what... Read more...
How to clean a pellet stove, step by step
How to clean a pellet stove inside: burn pot, ash pan, heat exchanger and glass, with a rough cleaning schedule and what to leave to an engineer. Read more...
How to unblock a kitchen sink step by step
How to unblock a kitchen sink with home remedies: hot water, bicarbonate of soda and vinegar, a plunger, the U-bend and a drain snake, plus the precautions to take with... Read more...
How to make quince paste at home: a step-by-step recipe
How to make quince paste at home: which quinces to choose, quantities, how to tell when it’s ready, how to dry and store it, and the mistakes that leave it... 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...
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...
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...
How to wash a dog bed: a step-by-step guide
How to wash a dog bed without ruining it: removing hair first, the right temperature, what to do with the filling and large beds, and how to dry it properly. Read more...
How to wash wool without shrinking it
How to wash wool by hand and in the washing machine without shrinking it, how to dry it flat and the trick for rescuing a jumper that has already shrunk. Read more...
How to tell if your cat is cold and how to help at home
How to tell if your cat is cold: the signs it gives, which cats suffer most and how to help at home with a well-placed bed, warm corners and some... Read more...
Dry air at home with the heating on: 8 ways to humidify it
With the heating on, the air in your home dries out within days. Here's how to tell if you have dry air in the house, how to humidify it without... Read more...
Mice in the house in autumn: signs and how to keep them out
As the weather turns cold, mice look for shelter indoors. How to tell if you have them, how to catch them safely if you have a dog or cat, and... Read more...
How to get rid of bed bugs: a practical guide
The signs that tell you whether you have bed bugs, what to do from today to stop the infestation and when to call a pest control company. Read more...
How to get rid of fruit flies: homemade trap and tips
How to get rid of fruit flies without insecticides: where they come from, a step-by-step apple cider vinegar trap and how to stop them coming back. Read more...
How to Remove Limescale from a Toilet with Home Remedies
How to remove limescale from a toilet with vinegar, citric acid and a pumice stone: the first step almost nobody takes and which products you should never mix. Read more...