9 h. 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

35 h. 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

6 d. ago Safety alarms used by elderly and vulnerable to call for help may not work when telephone landlines switch over to digital, minister admits

Minister Sir Chris Bryant told MailOnline he'd be 'fibbing' if he promised every household will be transferred to internet-based landlines safely.

Politics

8 d. ago UK households told to close curtains and blinds 'from Saturday'

It comes as a change in temperatures is expected this weekend

Politics

1 week ago UK households told to keep their windows closed this weekend

A heatwave is currently scorching the UK, with temperatures expected to reach a sweltering 26C over the weekend. Brits are being advised to keep windows closed to keep homes cool

Politics

1 week ago Every household told to keep bathroom window closed after showering

If you habitually open the bathroom window after your shower, you should stop say experts

Politics

3 w. ago UK county's households told to boil tap water 'until further notice' over bacteria fears

North Yorkshire residents advised to boil their tap water after routine tests showed elevated levels of bacteria in the supply - the warning affects a number of postcodes

Politics

3 w. ago Drains will unblock in 5 minutes using this £2 item recommended by plumber

The expert told householders the item will unblock drains better than vinegar or baking soda

Economics

4 w. ago UK households told to 'stay indoors' for four hours on Sunday as temperatures soar

Sunday is set to be the hottest day of the weekend with temperatures in London and Manchester expected to hit 26C, while parts of Liverpool and Birmingham could see 25C

Politics