25 h. ago Households urged to upgrade to smart energy meters to avoid disruption or higher costs

Advice Direct Scotland is urging people with RTS meters not to postpone the switch to smart meters.

Politics

3 d. ago UK households urged to carry out six simple boiler checks before switching heating on

It is vital to make these checks now to avoid your boiler breaking down in winter

Society

4 d. ago UK households with gardens urged to help hedgehogs as 'last few left'

There are now fewer than one million hedgehogs in the UK - a steep decline from the 30 million in the 1950s

Politics

6 d. ago Households in UK urged to do 'vital' quick check before end of October

A 30-second check could help households avoid costly repairs later

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7 d. ago Experts say switch off 10 'phantom load' devices that cost £630 a year

Households are being urged to unplug their 'phantom load' appliances

Economics

7 d. ago Households urged to pour one soft drink down the toilet in October

Cleaning experts have urged home cleaners to pour one drink down the toilet

Politics

7 d. ago Welsh households urged to pour popular soft drink down the toilet

Coca-Cola is a popular soft drink, but it can also be used as a household cleaner

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9 d. ago UK households urged to 'act now' to have robins living in their gardens for Christmas

Meeting these needs will give the birds little reason not to call your garden home

Politics

1 week ago Get rid of fruit flies with simple hack as households urged 'do this now'

Fruit flies don't just love fruit - despite their name - so you need to be extra careful when making food

Politics

2 w. ago UK households urged to put washing up liquid in one spot to prevent mould

Black mould can be a common sight in homes during the winter months, but there's a cheap and easy method to prevent it from forming - and all you need is washing up liquid

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2 w. ago Households urged to clean hidden fridge area to possibly cut £500 on energy bills

Households are being advised to clean this one area of there fridge, which could help reduce energy bills by £500 this winter...

Economics

2 w. ago UK households with video doorbells urged to make sure their device isn't breaking the law

While a video doorbell can provide peace of mind, homeowners need to make sure they are following privacy laws.

Society

2 w. ago UK households urged to delete popular VPN now as money vanishes from bank accounts

Cyber security experts say over 3,000 devices have been infected so far.

Economics

2 w. ago UK households urged to throw extra towel in washing machine from October

Laundry drying times can be significantly longer during the autumn and winter months but there is a simple method to speed up the process - it involves adding an extra towel to the washing machine

Politics

2 w. ago Scots households urged to sprinkle cinnamon in hoover for two reasons

Hoovering and vacuuming can feel like a thankless task, but adding this ingredient can work wonders

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2 w. ago UK households urged to pour washing up liquid down drains to tackle common autumn problem

It's been a soggy autumn so far - but there's one quick and easy way to get a blocked drain working again

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2 w. ago Welsh households urged to do 4 tasks now to protect gardens from harsh weather

There are a number of easy tasks you can do to protect your garden from any harsh weather

Society

2 w. ago Households in Wales urged to spray vinegar on patios until November

Spray your patio and garden paths with this spray to deter spiders from entering your home

Politics

3 w. ago UK households urged to lock all doors and windows from now until 8pm – here's why

Brits are being urged to lock all doors and windows by 3pm with the Met Office issuing amber weather warnings to some parts of the country as Storm Amy makes landfall

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3 w. ago Scots urged to 'securely fasten doors and windows' from 5pm today

With Storm Amy beginning to sweep through the country, the Met Office is urging household to take precautions.

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