15 h. ago UK households told 'do not' throw away bruised apples and pears in July

The RSPB is encouraging people to leave them on their lawns or on bird tables instead

Politics

19 h. ago UK households told to follow Met Office's 'rule' at 11am this week

The government agency has issued fresh advice to Brits as the 'tropical' heat will continue for the rest of the week

Society

48 h. ago Households told to do one thing before cutting tree down in your own garden

If a tree is causing you problems in your garden you need to be careful to check this one detail first - otherwise you can risk causing problems with your neighbours

Politics

4 d. ago UK households told to shut windows and curtains facing one direction on Sunday

Britain is set to see yet more temperature spikes this weekend, but the nation can do one simple thing to keep the burning UV rays out of their home

Politics

4 d. ago UK households told 'do not' bin old CDs and hang them in your garden instead

It turns out there is a strange but simple way to make use of your old CDs whilst tackling a common gardening problem

Politics

6 d. ago As UK told to 'prepare for war' households urged to stockpile these items as 'sensible precaution'

After the chilling warning from the government, households should prepare but not panic

Events

8 d. ago UK households told 'do not' throw away leftover coffee grounds

They can be beneficial in your home and garden

Politics

8 d. ago UK households told to 'take action' if you spot blackbirds in your garden

There are small changes you can make to help protect the beloved garden birds

Politics

1 week ago UK households told to take a hot bath to cool down during heatwave

This unlikely tip is said to leave you feeling much cooler

Society

1 week ago Households told to put A4 piece of paper in fridge before this weekend

A lot of Brits may be caught out by the sweltering conditions and the knock-on effect on your home and its appliances which could end up costing you money.

Politics

1 week ago UK households told to put piece of A4 paper in fridge before Saturday

The hot summer weather can have a big impact on your home appliances - which could end up costing you more money

Politics

1 week ago UK households told to make urgent watering change to gardens this week

While the hot weather is great for those who want to sit outside and enjoy it - it's not as great for outdoor plants, and gardeners should change this one gardening habit during the heatwave

Politics

1 week ago UK households told 'do not' open your windows during heatwave this week

It can be tempting to crack the window open when temperatures are high, but Brits are being warned not to do so

Society

2 w. ago UK households told to stay indoors between 11am and 3pm on Thursday

UK households told to stay indoors between 11am and 3pm on Thursday  Birmingham Live

Politics

2 w. ago UK households told to prune 4 plants immediately but only after common sign

Gardening expert and TV presenter Diarmuid Gavin has told Brits to get their pruning tools out for these four shrubs that may need trimming back

Politics

2 w. 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

2 w. ago UK households told to close windows and doors from 10am until 3pm

Hay fever season is currently in full swing and sufferers are being urged to take preventative measures to try and minimise their symptoms - including keeping windows and doors shut

Politics

3 w. ago UK households told to put plants by windows and doors as June heats up

Experts have urged all hay fever suffers to do one thing with house plants ahead of summer to help alleviate the allergy symptoms in the home and combat the pollen

Society

3 w. 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

3 w. ago UK households told to keep weeds and put them in specific garden location

If you've just spent hours yanking out pesky weeds from your garden, don't throw them out just yet - there's a fantastic way you can re-use them to help your garden

Society