6 h. ago Households told to clean everyday item as they are dirtier than our toilet seats

Experts have issued advice over remote controls which they say are filthy because they're constantly handled by multiple, often unwashed, hands, making it a minefield of dirt germs

Politics

7 h. ago UK households told to leave sunflower seeds out in gardens this August

People are being encouraged to do their bit by helping wildlife this summer

Politics

35 h. ago UK households told to put dishwasher tablets in microwave for 'game

The unlikely cleaning method has been hailed as 'game-changer'

Politics

37 h. ago Householders told where to sprinkle orange peel around homes to ward off spiders

To keep the eight-legged bugs at bay, households are being urged to put orange peel at their windows, doors and in bins.

Society

3 d. ago Tudor England's unluckiest deaths revealed... including priest who 'tumbled off a toilet seat' and the butcher who walked home in slippers

In their new book, An Accidental History of Tudor England, historians Steven Gunn and Tomasz Gromelski use coroner records to reveal a side of the 16th century rarely seen.

Events

5 d. ago Scots households in 32 areas told to gather 'emergency kit' with 3 things now

The Met Office are urging those in areas to be affected by thunderstorms to prepare for flooding

Politics

6 d. ago Households told to put kitchen foil their in windows as soon as they can

There is a little known trick to keeping your house cool which needs only a £1.20 roll of tin foil - such as that sold in Asda as well as other supermarkets like Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Aldi.

Politics

6 d. ago UK households told to open windows at this exact time tonight

You should keep your windows and blinds shut during the day to keep the heat out

Politics

7 d. ago UK households told to move WiFi routers away from windows this week

It could be detrimental to your home during the hot weather

Politics

7 d. ago Brits warned to 'remove scent' from home as 'swarm of insects' sweep UK

The annual 'flying ant day' phenomenon is set to return to Britain and Ireland as warmer weather persists, with UK households told to remove the scent in their homes

Events

7 d. ago UK households told to put bowl of water on windowsill during the night

The Met Office has forecast baking 33C temperatures will arrive on Tuesday in London, while Wedneday and Thursday will be 29C and Friday is going to be 30C again

Politics

7 d. ago UK households told 'do not' take cold shower before bed during heatwave this week

It can be counterproductive, experts say

Society

8 d. ago UK households told 'shut windows' immediately with 'insect buffet' invading

A surge of flying ants is on its way and households in the UK have been told to keep their windows closed if they don't want to be invaded by the insects

Events

9 d. ago UK households told to burn egg cartons in gardens this summer

One expert has shared a rather unusual hack to keep mosquitoes away

Events

1 week ago UK households urged to 'sleep downstairs' from Wednesday evening

All households have been told to sleep downstairs from Wednesday amid heatwave warnings - and the Met Office offered some tips for a better night's sleep during the heatwave

Society

1 week ago UK households told to close windows for next 4 weeks to deter one terrifying visitor

It's the time of year when an unwanted guest may be looking to get into your home

Events

2 w. ago UK households told to make simple 1C change 'right now' to slash energy bills by more than £100

An energy expert has warned households 'don't wait for winter' to take control of your energy bills

Economics

2 w. ago UK households told 'do not' clean or tidy your house before going on holiday

Holidaymakers with pets are being told to leave their homes as they are before jetting off

Politics

2 w. ago Shoppers told to 'stop using' six commonly used household appliances

The Office for Product Safety and Standards has warned that the recalled products could "overheat and ignite during use"

Politics