49 h. ago Blocked drains are easy to clean with plumber's simple method—no vinegar or baking soda needed

Blocked drains are a common household problem, but a plumber has warned that using vinegar and baking soda to unblock them may not always be the best solution

Politics

3 d. ago Drivers told to put common household item on car windscreens in November

A common issue for drivers in the colder months is misted up windscreens, but there's a simple hack to solve the problem - and it's an item many have in their cupboards at home

Transport

3 d. ago 1 common household item will make your mirror look as good as new

If you're struggling to get your mirrors looking as good as new, there's one kitchen essential you probably already have which will have them looking like they've just been installed

Politics

4 d. ago Six common household items cleaning experts would never have in their homes

A British cleaning duo have shared the six things they would never put in their homes, and some of the items are very common in households across the UK

Society

8 d. ago Gardener's tip to kill weeds and help plants grow using item normally binned

A gardener has shared a handy method to help keep weeds at bay while ensuring plants are still able to grow and thrive, and it can be done using a common household item that's often thrown away

Events

1 week ago Eight supermarket essentials that have shrunk in size but prices RISE including iconic Christmas chocolate

SOME of Britain’s favourite products have been getting smaller but pricier, piling pressure on household grocery budgets. Shrinkflation – where manufacturers reduce product size or quantity but keep prices the same – has become a common frustration for shoppers. And household favourites like Quality Street, Cadbury’s multipacks of Freddo and Nescafe Original Instant Coffee are...

Economics

1 week ago Banish 'crispy' towels by washing with 1 common household item

Cleaning enthusiasts have shared a simple hack to make towels super soft and fluffy without the need for a tumble dryer - and it's all down to one natural ingredient

Politics

1 week ago Dry bed sheets faster by wrapping them in 1 common household item

Drying laundry can be a pain in the colder weather, especially if you don't have a tumble dryer. But there are some simple tricks you can use to get your laundry dry faster

Politics

2 w. ago Clothes will dry quickly in a tumble dryer if you add 1 common household item to load

A laundry expert has shared a simple hack that will help you dry your clothes quicker - and you'll only need one household item that everyone owns to do it.

Politics

2 w. ago Lettuce will be fresh and crispy for weeks using 1 common household item

You can enjoy a fresh, crisp salad without having to worry about the lettuce going limp with this easy trick.

Politics

2 w. ago Keep cheese fresh and flavourful for longer with 1 common household item

Cheese is a sensitive food item and can easily spoil in the fridge, but there is a simple way to store it so it stays fresh and flavourful for longer

Politics

2 w. ago Stained socks will become white again if you use 50p household ingredient

If you want to get your white socks to look like new then there is one simple way to do it and all you need is a common household ingredient

Events

2 w. ago The common household spills that could DESTROY your vacuum cleaner

Whether it's a small splash of tea or a puddle from a leaking plant pot, moisture can quietly ruin your cordless, upright or robot vacuum from the inside out.

Politics

3 w. ago Mould will vanish from window panes and not come back if you use 35p Tesco ingredient

If you've started to notice mould spots around your window panes, there's no need to panic. You can help to keep it under control with one common household item you can pick up from Tesco.

Events

3 w. ago Bananas can ripen 'overnight' when wrapped in 1 common household item

If you're looking to ripen your bananas quickly, there are a few techniques you can use to speed up the process - and one of them involves a common household item

Politics

3 w. ago Carpet stains of any kind can be removed in seconds with common household item

If you've got some stubborn carpet stains, there's a cheap and easy way to get rid of them - and you probably already have what you need in your kitchen cupboard

Politics

3 w. ago Easy hack to stop condensation and damp in your home as temperatures drop

Condensation is one of the most common and persistent household nuisances, often first appearing as misty windows or small puddles of water on cool surfaces, here are five ways to tackle it

Politics

3 w. ago Soap scum 'melts away' from your bath with 62p kitchen staple

If your bath has plenty of soap scum or hard water stains, there's a handy way to get rid of them using a common household item that most of us already have at home

Politics