3 h. 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

27 h. 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

47 h. 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

49 h. 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

62 h. ago Experts issue warning to households that have certain type of toaster

Experts have urged UK households to heed their warning.

Events

4 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

5 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

6 d. 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

9 d. 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

9 d. 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

1 week 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

1 week 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

1 week 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

1 week 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

1 week ago Gardeners urged to plant £1.48 fruit and watch it grow in a pot

Households are being urged to try their hand at growing their own fruit and vegetables as the cost of groceries continues to rise

Economics

1 week ago Households urged to plant £1.08 herb immediately to keep Asian hornets away

Brits have been warned to plant a certain herb to deter Asian hornets, as these invasive stinging insects are capable of destroying bumblebees and ravaging gardens

Economics

1 week ago UK households urged to check on this service at home after major BBC rule change

A little-known TV Licence rule means approximately 475,000 households could be missing out on annual savings of £174.50. Here's how to check whether or not you're eligible

Society

1 week ago UK households urged to 'stay indoors' at this exact time as temperatures soar

Temperatures are set to rise to 26C in some parts of the country on Sunday, and the Met Office has advised people to stay indoors during these peak heat hours to avoid sun-related injuries

Politics

1 week ago Households urged to collect one natural item and place them all over garden

If you have an abundance of this one item lying around your garden, experts say you can use them to improve plant growth - without it costing a penny

Politics

1 week ago Householders urged to do 'simple and effective' thing to avoid hot weather smells

You can often use cupboard items you've likely already got

Society