9 h. ago ‘Own less, have more’: French app rents out underused household items

Poppins connects people who have things they use rarely with those who want to buy or rent themDo you need a kitchen mixer, a drill, a tent or a raclette machine? Perhaps you have a bread machine, an ice-cream maker or a toastie maker in the cupboard gathering dust?If the answer to either question is “yes”, Lucie Basch has a solution. The French entrepreneur and pioneer of a hugely successful anti-food waste app is now turning her attention to a different problem: the simultaneous underuse and overconsumption of everyday household objects. Continue reading...

Society

6 d. ago Homeowners told not to leave one common household item in sheds during summer

Garden buildings can become unbearably hot and humid in the summer, with internal temperatures potentially climbing 10C higher than the outside temperature

Society

8 d. ago Homeowners warned to never store one item in sheds during summer

Experts have shared common household items that should be kept away from outdoor storage during hot weather, as they can become very hot and humid during summer

Events

1 week ago Gardeners urged to mix 59p kitchen ingredient with soap and apply to plants

If slugs, flies and ants are plaguing your garden this summer, no need to pick up a bottle of pest-killer - this handy household item can make a great and effective pesticide instead

Events

1 week ago Households told to put one £1.20 kitchen item in plant pots before adding soil

This common household kitchen item is the perfect item for your plant pots, by also helping you take care of your plants in a more environmentally-friendly way.

Economics

1 week ago The common household item that removes algae from fences in just 30 minutes

Algae can be unsightly and can damage the wood but there's an easy way to remove it

Politics

1 week ago Gardeners can clear ivy for good with £2.10 natural solution

Gardeners are often left frustrated by the rapid growth of English ivy, but there is a simple and all-natural way to get rid of it using just three household items

Economics

2 w. ago Homeowners urged to pour washing up liquid in garden this summer

Experts believe the common household item can improve the look of your garden.

Politics

2 w. ago Gardeners warned not to use 'cheap drink' on hydrangeas and roses

Gardeners have been warned not to use 'instant coffee granules' on hydrangeas and roses after a woman asked for advice on the popular household scrap item

Events

2 w. ago Dust will not stick on skirting or blinds if cleaned with natural household item

A cleaning expert has shared a simple way to prevent dust from sticking to skirting boards and blinds for at least a month, using a cheap household item

Politics

2 w. ago Nostalgic household items every Scottish '90s kid will remember fondly

Looking back at the toys and tech we once used shows just how much has changed since the 90s.

Politics

3 w. ago King Charles 'bans' surprising cleaning item from royal residences including Buckingham Palace

King Charles has reportedly banned the use of a popular household item in royal properties, including Buckingham Palace and Clarence House, due to its negative impact on the environment

Politics

3 w. ago Banish weeds using household item 'better than vinegar' that gardeners love

Weeds can thrive in areas of the garden with high moisture levels and such little sunlight - but an expert has shared a 'better' alternative to vinegar and salt

Politics

3 w. ago Doctor says toxic household items 'must be thrown away', and you have all three

The common household objects are used every day by millions of people but are packed with dangerous chemicals

Society

3 w. ago Plumber's simple 'all you need' tip for unblocking your sink

A plumber has revealed a natural and effective way to clear minor drain blockages - and it only requires one everyday household item that you probably already have.

Politics

3 w. ago Gardeners urged to place a washing up bowl on their lawns immediately

This unlikely household item can be a massive saviour in your garden - an expert has urged people to use it to create a "mini pond" for this one struggling creature

Politics

3 w. 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

last month Five common household items that 'cause major WiFi' disruption

Having poor Wi-Fi connection can be seriously frustrating, especially when we rely upon it for working from home or leisure time in the summer

Politics

last month Banish pigeons with junk item that stops the birds coming into your garden

Pigeons can be a nuisance in gardens as they like to eat seeds, grains and plants, but one expert has shared a simple way to deter the birds by using a common household item

Politics