Noticias

How to get the musty smell out of clothes
Why clothes smell musty and how to get rid of it: the quick rescue without washing, the wash cycle that actually works, and the wardrobe mistakes behind it. Read more...
Heating your home on a budget: what actually works
Before you turn up the thermostat: sealing draughts, heating only what you actually use and keeping humidity in check will do more for your comfort than any new appliance. Read more...
Gift ideas for men that actually get used
Twelve gift ideas for men sorted by budget and by how well you know him, with what to avoid and how to wrap it in five minutes. Read more...
How to remove dog hair from the sofa, your clothes and the car
In autumn dogs drop their summer coat and the hair ends up on the sofa, on your clothes and in the car. These are the steps that actually work, in... Read more...
Gifts for grandparents: 20 ideas that actually get used
20 gift ideas for grandparents that actually get used: practical, comfortable and hard to get wrong. Read more...
Housewarming gifts: ideas that actually get used
How to choose a housewarming gift that actually gets used: the three questions to ask first, ideas room by room, the classic mistakes and how much to spend depending on... Read more...
Gifts for dog owners: ideas that actually get used
Gifts for dog owners fail when they are pretty but useless. These ideas solve real everyday annoyances: hair, wolfed-down dinners, wet paws and walks in the dark. Read more...
How to Stop Condensation on Windows Overnight
Streaming glass every morning, a soaked sill and black mould creeping along the seals. The fix isn't the window — it's the moisture in the air before you go to... Read more...
Washing a duvet in the washing machine: a step-by-step guide
Yes, you can wash a duvet in the washing machine at home. The key isn't the detergent: it's the drum size, the cycle and, above all, drying it all the... Read more...
How to Bleed Radiators Step by Step Before Winter
If your radiator is warm at the bottom and cold at the top, there's air inside. Here's how to bleed radiators in five minutes, without soaking the floor or calling... Read more...
Cat Litter Box Smells: How to Get Rid of the Odour
If your cat litter box smells, it's almost never the cat's fault or the litter's. Here are the real causes of that ammonia odour and the routine that actually clears... Read more...
How to Remove Bobbles from Clothes Without Ruining Them
Bobbles on your jumpers: why they appear, how to remove them without damaging the fabric and what to do so they don't come back. Read more...
Seasonal wardrobe changeover: how to do it properly in one afternoon
When to do it, how to wash and fold your summer clothes and how to protect wool from moths: the seasonal wardrobe changeover in six steps, without ruining anything. Read more...
Ventilating your home in autumn: a room-by-room guide
How many minutes, how many times a day and what to do in each room to ventilate your home in autumn without losing heat or ending up with mould in... Read more...
How to Get Dog Hair Off the Sofa in 5 Minutes (and Keep It Off)
The autumn moult has started and the sofa is covered. The right order of steps, the damp glove trick, and what to do with throws and cushion covers. Read more...
How to keep your house warm without a huge energy bill
How to keep your house warm for less: where the heat escapes, how to insulate windows from the cold and radiator tricks you can actually feel. Read more...
Condensation on windows: why it happens and how to stop it
Condensation on windows isn't the glass's fault: it's too much moisture in the air. The real causes, how much water your home produces every day and 6 fixes ranked by... 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...