2 h. ago Sainsbury's urgently recalls household products over glass and fire risk

Some food products as well as kitchen appliances have been deemed unsafe due to glass and fire concerns.

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3 h. ago Sainsbury's urgently recalls five common household items over glass and fire fears

Sainsbury's is urgently recalling five different household items, both perishable and kitchen appliances, over safety concerns from glass fragments to fire hazards

Events

7 h. ago Households urged to pour one 35p kitchen staple in dishwashers to get them sparkling

Cleaning expert's insider hack will ensure your appliance is grease and residue-free and looking and smelling fresh

Politics

9 h. ago Households urged to pour 39p drink onto gardens immediately to repel slugs

Fill up a saucer with the slimy pests' favourite drink each night and watch them leave your precious plants and vegetables alone, says expert Diarmuid Gavin

Politics

15 h. ago Roses repel common pest when one 69p kitchen staple is sprayed on blooms

Aphids are common pests which can appear on roses, but there is a simple way to get rid of them using just two ingredients which you will likely already have in your home

Politics

39 h. ago UK households urged to do 4 things before putting up a new garden fence

While it's tempting to rip down a rotting old fence that's been stood for decades, simply just going ahead with the task in hand could have repercussions

Politics

52 h. ago Exact amount of cash all families should keep at home amid rise in bank outages

With digital fraud and banking outages becoming more commonplace, householders are being urged to have an emergency stash at all times.

Society

62 h. ago Cheese stays fresh for weeks if one part is covered in £1.79 kitchen staple

Storing cheese correctly and prolonging its shelf life has never been easier using this one kitchen staple that's probably in your drawer, and it really works

Economics

64 h. ago Gardeners urged to hang one household scrap to stop chaotic pest from entering

If your garden is being held ransom by meddlesome magpies then look no further than this easy expert tip which will help ward these pesky birds away from your home

Politics

3 d. ago As UK told to 'prepare for war' households urged to stockpile these items as 'sensible precaution'

After the chilling warning from the government, households should prepare but not panic

Events

3 d. ago Scots households urged to submit meter readings as Ofgem price cap falls

Homeowners and tenants should act to avoid being charged.

Politics

3 d. ago UK told to prepare for war – here’s what Martin Lewis says every home should have

As the government urges households to prepare for a potential national emergency, Martin Lewis says stocking up on basic items like torches and tinned food is just common sense.

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3 d. ago Make electricity cheaper so households benefit from heat pumps, advisers urge

The Climate Change Committee has called for policy costs to come off electricity bills in an ‘optimistic’ first report on Labour’s climate progress.

Society

3 d. ago UK households urged to take hot showers instead of cold during summer

Experts say Brits are making a key mistake during the hot weather

Politics

4 d. ago Empanadas and stuffed piquillos: José Pizarro’s recipes for green peppers

Few vegetables are as celebrated by the Spanish as the pepper, as evidenced by these light and moreish empanadas filled with green peppers and sardines, and roast peppers stuffed with a rich raguPeppers are more than just staples of the Spanish kitchen, they are one of our culinary foundations. As with tomatoes, when Columbus returned from the Americas in the late 15th century, he presented peppers as a gift to Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand, and they very quickly became a key part of our cooking traditions. The pepper’s most iconic contribution to Spanish cuisine is surely pimentón de la Vera, or smoked paprika, which is an essential seasoning in a lot of Spanish cooking, adding exquisite depth to stews, rice dishes, seafood and, of course, chorizo. But we also celebrate fresh peppers in all their guises. Padrón peppers are, of course, a classic tapa, while pimientos rellenos (stuffed peppers) are filled every which way, from seafood and minced meat to creamy bechamel. From th...

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4 d. ago UK households urged to do one task after coming inside from the garden

If you're sneezing and nursing a sore head after a day in the garden then experts recommend following this one easy tip to reduce the dreaded hay fever symptoms

Politics

4 d. ago Households urged to move bird feeders immediately to one secure place

Garden-owners have been urged to move bird feeders as temperatures continue to soar across the UK - otherwise birds risk overheating in search of their next meal

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4 d. ago Gardeners urged to stock up on one household ingredient boosting 12 plants

If your looking to give your plants a boost then make sure to get your hands on this one popular ingredient which can result in longer blooms, brighter hues and stronger petals

Events

5 d. ago UK households urged to wash bedding this often during summer

People aren't changing their bedding enough, says one expert

Politics

7 d. ago Hot water bottle trick can help you sleep at night during heatwave

UK households are being urged to fill up a hot water bottle to beat the heat.

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