4 h. ago UK households urged to keep 5 flowers in their homes to improve air quality

If the air in your home feels stuffy and clogged with unpleasant smells then try displaying these five air-purifying plants that will also add their own delectable fragrances

Society

13 h. ago British Gas, EDF, EON, Ovo, Octopus customers urged to press switch for £100 saving

As the cost-of-living crisis continues to squeeze household budgets, energy experts are urging UK households to take action now to minimise their energy bills ahead of the colder months

Economics

19 h. ago Households with sunflowers in a vase urged to keep them away from certain spot

No one likes droopy sunflowers - so pay attention to this one expert tip which will keep them looking perky and living longer by avoiding this one household spot

Politics

43 h. ago Tesco urges UK households buying bananas to store them in unlikely kitchen place

The life shelf of a banana varies depending on how it's stored. To avoid them becoming overripe sooner rather than later, Tesco has shared a useful tip for them to be enjoyed at a later date

Politics

44 h. ago Households urged to soak cotton buds in £3 ingredient to keep wasps away

Dealing with wasps indoors is one of the negative effects of summer - but it doesn't have to be so difficult thanks to a pest control hack that uses a simple ingredient

Economics

66 h. ago UK households urged to hang broken egg shells in gardens for crucial reason

Gardeners are being told to keep their egg shells for future gardening tasks, by collecting them and putting them inside of a mesh bag for birds to feed during the spring and summer.

Politics

3 d. 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

4 d. ago UK households with bird feeders urged to scrub them immediately

Birds will be cooling down in bird baths and grabbing whatever nutrients they can from feeders this summer - and gardeners are urged to maintain their cleanliness

Politics

5 d. ago Foxes will leave gardens if households make one urgent change

If foxes are leaving your garden in chaos then don't panic - animal experts recommend following this one easy step to prevent them from tearing up the place

Politics

5 d. ago UK households urged to use £1.50 kitchen staple to stop cats pooing in gardens

Gardening guru Matt Jordan has shared his top tips to stop cats and foxes from using your garden as a litter box - and it's a simple solution using a kitchen item

Economics

6 d. ago Experts issue warning to households that have certain type of toaster

Experts have urged UK households to heed their warning.

Events

8 d. ago Overlooking one key thing when finding home insurance could be costly, says firm

Financial information business Defaqto is urging households to look beyond just the headline prices when weighing up home insurance.

Economics

8 d. ago Households in England urged to follow cool down hack as weather warms up

As May gets underway and the UK faces warmer weather over the coming weeks and months, households have been encouraged to follow one simple tip to keep homes cool

Society

1 week ago Energy bill warning as expert urges households to make £200 check this month

Households still feeling the financial wrath of soaring energy bills and council tax are being urged to complete one simple check that could result in an average refund of £200

Events

1 week ago UK households urged to do one key thing to help birds and insects after 'driest start to the year'

It's a very difficult time for wildlife as their natural water sources may dry up, putting them at risk of dehydration

Politics

1 week ago Boil tap water 'until further notice' warning issued to some UK householders

Households in the affected area have been urged to boil all tap water used for drinking, brushing teeth and preparation of foods.

Events

2 w. ago DWP scrapping one benefit forever as urgent warning letters sent to households

The latest benefit to be phased out is Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), and anyone who this applies to should be getting a letter in the post over the coming weeks and months

Events

2 w. ago Households urged to stop making huge mistake with peonies in summer

You might be looking forward to seeing your pretty pink peonies bloom in time for summer, but experts caution gardeners to avoid making this mistake when growing these flowers

Politics

2 w. ago Households urged to cut up old tea towels to keep slugs away from plants

Slugs and snails can be quite invasive when it comes to plants, especially during the warmer months when they're looking for moisture. But you can keep them away using just a towel.

Politics

2 w. ago Brits urged to leave loft hatch open for next 11 days as 'mini

As the UK continues to experience warmer weather - households have been urged to leave their loft hatches open for the next 11 days to help beat the heat, especially at night

Politics