42 m. ago UK households urged to use 12p item to keep rats out of gardens

An expert has shared some top tips on how to keep rats out of your garden - using just a few household items. One of the items is a kitchen essential that you probably have in your cupboard right now

Politics

3 d. ago Five common household items that 'cause major WiFi' disruption

Having poor Wi-Fi connection can be seriously frustrating, especially when we rely upon it for working from home or leisure time in the summer

Politics

3 d. ago Banish pigeons with junk item that stops the birds coming into your garden

Pigeons can be a nuisance in gardens as they like to eat seeds, grains and plants, but one expert has shared a simple way to deter the birds by using a common household item

Politics

7 d. ago 10 things you won’t see in modern homes but were in every 1950s Scottish house

The Daily Record looks back at 10 household items common in 1950s Scotland that are rarely seen today.

Society

1 week ago 'Shortage' of popular household item leaves shelves empty and shoppers scrambling to find it

Shoppers have reported empty shelves across the country - with cat and dog owners desperate to get their hands on the product for their pets.

Politics

1 week ago Dad's simple homemade 'weed killer recipe' using three household items

A Reddit user has shared his father's simple "weed killer recipe" which uses just three household ingredients - and it apparently works in less than a day

Society

2 w. ago Aphids stop wreaking havoc on plants with 'game changing' kitchen staple spray

Gardening expert Ish has shared some of his top tips to keep your garden looking its best, and one of his hacks uses a common household item

Politics

2 w. ago Drivers urged to carry £1 kitchen item in the car to avoid £2,500 fine

Motorists are being urged to carry a common household item to prevent foggy windscreens and avoid a hefty £2,500 fine for obstructed vision

Economics

2 w. ago This common household item could be 75x dirtier than your toilet seat

Scientists warn that a common household item you probably touch every day has 75 times more bacteria than a toilet seat.

Politics

2 w. ago Gardeners urged to sprinkle £2 item to stop ants entering your home

An expert from a leading garden centre has revealed a budget-friendly, eco-safe trick using a £2 household item to stop ants marching into your home this summer

Economics

2 w. ago Ryanair's full list of items travellers must not pack or risk chaos before boarding

The budget airline, Ryanair, has shared its full list of banned and prohibited items. While some of them may seem obvious, many of them are common household items.

Events

2 w. ago Air fryer grease will wipe away in 3 minutes if you ditch vinegar for 1 household item

One Mrs Hinch fan asked for the best way to clean her air fryer basket, as she was struggling to remove grease that wouldn't shift, and other cleaning fans shared their top tips

Society

3 w. ago Households told to unplug common items 'as soon as they're not being used'

Experts have worked out how much your appliances could be costing you on standby over the course of a year - and they have revealed the exact savings you could make

Politics

3 w. ago Gardeners urged to test seeds with one natural ingredient to make them sprout

Got a packet of old seeds you're not sure are still viable? You can test them quickly using one very cheap household item - and you'll see the results within days

Events