Noticias

Cómo conservar una calabaza de Halloween: calabaza tallada e iluminada por dentro en la oscuridad
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...
Castañas asadas con la cáscara abierta y el fruto dorado a la vista
Chestnuts in the air fryer: how to roast and peel them
How to make chestnuts in the air fryer step by step: how to choose them, how to score them, time and temperature, the tea towel trick for peeling them and... Read more...
Fachada con hojas de otoño: preparar la casa para el invierno
Getting your home ready for winter: a practical checklist
Heating, draughts, gutters, outdoor tap, detectors and pets: the checklist to prepare your home for winter in a single weekend. Read more...
Halyomorpha halys
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...
Gato tumbado en el suelo de casa: cómo quitar el olor a pis de gato
How to get rid of cat pee smell: a step-by-step guide
How to get rid of cat pee smell on the sofa, mattress or floor, which products work on each surface and why your cat may be peeing outside the litter... Read more...
Botes de cristal con tapa llenos de pasta para proteger la despensa de las polillas en la cocina
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...
Regalos para casa nueva: planta suculenta en una maceta blanca
Housewarming Gift Ideas: Useful Presents That Actually Get Used
Housewarming gift ideas that actually get used: three questions to ask before you choose, options by budget, what to take to the housewarming and what not to give. Read more...
Cómo lavar una manta llena de pelos de gato: gatito sobre una manta polar
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...
Ventana con escarcha: momento de poner las ventanas en modo invierno
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...
Cómo limpiar el cristal de la chimenea: llamas tras la puerta de una estufa de leña
How to Clean Fireplace Glass with Ash
How to clean fireplace glass with ash in about ten minutes, which homemade cleaners to use if the soot is stuck on and how to stop the glass turning black. Read more...
Radiador con válvula termostática: cómo ahorrar en calefacción
How to save on heating: the habits that work this autumn
How to save on heating without building work: the right temperature, scheduling, radiators, draughts and how to ventilate without losing heat. Read more...
Mujer sujetando una caja dorada con lazo, uno de los regalos para mujeres que lo tienen todo
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...
Tendedero con ropa: cómo secar la ropa dentro de casa
How to Dry Clothes Indoors Without Damp or Musty Smells
How to dry clothes indoors without that musty smell or mould: which room to choose, how to ventilate, the radiator question and the most common mistakes. Read more...
Cómo quitar la cal del hervidor de agua eléctrico
How to descale a kettle: citric acid, vinegar and lemon
White flakes in your tea and a kettle that takes longer and longer? Here's how to remove limescale with citric acid, vinegar or lemon, with exact quantities, and how to... Read more...
Cómo lavar las almohadas en la lavadora: almohadas blancas limpias sobre la cama
How to wash pillows in the washing machine without ruining them
A guide to washing pillows in the washing machine according to their filling, removing yellow stains and drying them properly so they don't lose their shape or smell musty. Read more...
Tela de araña en la ventana, típica de las arañas en casa en otoño
Spiders in the house in autumn: why they appear and how to keep them out
Seeing more spiders in the house now that autumn is here? We explain why they appear, which ones are harmless and how to keep them out with a few simple... Read more...
Salón acogedor con manta y té: cómo calentar la casa sin calefacción
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...
Gato jugando en un túnel: ideas para entretener a un gato en casa
How to Keep an Indoor Cat Entertained: 7 Ideas for Autumn
Shorter days and closed windows: in autumn, indoor cats get bored fast. 7 practical ideas to keep your cat entertained at home: hunting games, food puzzles, height, a window perch... Read more...