12 h. ago Households urged to spread £1.20 kitchen staple to get rid of wasps

Angry wasps can become a nuisance in summer as they whizz around you, your drinks, and food in just about any outdoor area - but there's a solution to keep them away

Economics

16 h. ago Gardeners issued crucial fertiliser warning after UK blasted with heatwave

Gardeners are being urged to follow this simple advice when it comes to fertilising their lawns after a hot spell, with households urged to trust the morning and evening watering routine

Events

25 h. ago UK households urged to keep windows closed from Friday until Saturday

Hot weather is still expected in parts of the country on Friday and Saturday, as the Met Office confirmed 29C was recorded in London this week - and Brits are being urged to take action

Politics

34 h. ago UK households urged not to cut their grass in May for vital reason

An expert gardener has issued key advice as we enter 'No Mow May'

Politics

37 h. ago Households on benefits including Universal Credit urged to act today to get cheap broadband

The deal offers average speeds of 36Mbps and is available only to those claiming certain benefits, including Universal Credit, Pension Credit (Guarantee Credit), Employment and Support Allowance, Jobseeker’s Allowance and Income Support

Politics

38 h. ago Martin Lewis urges UK households to stock up on emergency supplies – here’s what to buy now

Appearing on ITV’s This Morning, MoneySavingExpert’s Martin Lewis warned it’s not just blackouts we should be ready for – from tinned food to power banks, here’s what he says to keep at home.

Politics

44 h. ago Households urged to save sprouting potatoes and plant them immediately

If you want to grow your very own potatoes then make sure to save your old sprouting spuds - an expert explains how to plant them quickly and easily in time for summer

Politics

46 h. ago Households with no time urged to plant these 'neglect thriving' flowers

If you're too busy to grow a bountiful garden this summer there is no need to miss out - these delightful climbing plants require little to no care and will grow almost anywhere

Politics

3 d. ago Households urged to pour vodka down drains ahead of UK's 'mini heatwave'

Smells coming from your drains can worsen in the hot weather

Society

3 d. ago Households urged to sprinkle 75p kitchen staple in garden to keep 3 pests away

If your garden is being chewed up by greedy pests then make sure to add this one cheap item to your plant beds - which will help keep hungry critters away for good

Politics

4 d. ago Households urged to save avocado stones and bury them in soil

If you want to grow your very own avocado plant then follow these simple steps - just make sure not to throw out the seed the next time you buy an avocado

Politics

5 d. ago Households with cats using the garden told to make urgent change

Experts urge Brits to fit bell collars on cats as garden birds face alarming population drops with the National Go Birding Day concept highlighting conservation concerns

Politics

5 d. ago Households with foxes in their garden urged to leave out one kitchen scrap

Foxes are nocturnal animals, which means while we sleep, they are awake and often wreaking havoc in gardens. But there's one natural deterrent which could keep them away

Politics

6 d. ago Households suffering with 2 symptoms urged to wash bedding immediately

People suffering from constant sneezing and itchiness around their eyes should wash their bedding now in a bid to ease their symptoms and get a better night's sleep

Politics

7 d. ago Expert warns that your appliances could be making your allergies worse

As hayfever season gets into full swing, an expert has warned that one household appliance could be aggravating your allergies to no end, urging shoppers to do their research before purchasing

Events

7 d. ago Urgent warning to parents as common household product leaves daughter 'blinded in one eye'

According to Jodi lowe, her daughter Luca began screaming and inadvertently rubbed the product across her eyes before she could intervene.

Events

7 d. ago Cheap kitchen staple can stop foxes invading your garden without harming them

If you're sick and tired of foxes invading your garden, then there's a simple and cheap kitchen staple that can help you get rid of them for good without having to turn to extreme measures

Events

8 d. ago UK households urged to switch off their landlines now to avoid costly bill

Many people are simply not getting enough use out of their home phone to warrant the cost

Economics

9 d. ago Households who get little to no sun in garden urged to plant five flowers that will 'thrive'

Gardening experts have rounded up five climbing plants that will flourish even in the gloomiest of gardens

Politics

1 week ago Households urged to try 35p spring cleaning trick to ease hay fever symptoms

Hay fever sufferers will be looking for ways to ease their symptoms this spring

Politics