16 h. ago Households told to put kitchen foil their in windows as soon as they can

There is a little known trick to keeping your house cool which needs only a £1.20 roll of tin foil - such as that sold in Asda as well as other supermarkets like Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Aldi.

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18 h. ago UK households told to open windows at this exact time tonight

You should keep your windows and blinds shut during the day to keep the heat out

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20 h. ago Households in Wales urged to close curtains and blinds this week

You should also close your windows, say experts, as a heat alert has been issued

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38 h. ago UK households told to move WiFi routers away from windows this week

It could be detrimental to your home during the hot weather

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38 h. ago Brits warned to 'remove scent' from home as 'swarm of insects' sweep UK

The annual 'flying ant day' phenomenon is set to return to Britain and Ireland as warmer weather persists, with UK households told to remove the scent in their homes

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41 h. ago UK households told to put bowl of water on windowsill during the night

The Met Office has forecast baking 33C temperatures will arrive on Tuesday in London, while Wedneday and Thursday will be 29C and Friday is going to be 30C again

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42 h. ago UK households told 'do not' take cold shower before bed during heatwave this week

It can be counterproductive, experts say

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47 h. ago Two killed and 10 injured after multiple explosions rock Pittsburgh area steel plant

Locals were told to close windows and doors following the explosion

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55 h. ago One person killed, 10 injured and another missing after multiple explosions rock Pittsburgh area steel plant

Locals were told to close windows and doors following the explosion

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56 h. ago One dead and dozens injured after multiple explosions rock Pittsburgh area steel plant

Locals were told to close windows and doors following the explosion

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60 h. ago UK households told 'shut windows' immediately with 'insect buffet' invading

A surge of flying ants is on its way and households in the UK have been told to keep their windows closed if they don't want to be invaded by the insects

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63 h. ago The key issue facing Swansea City in their striker search and the example to follow

Swansea are keen to add more firepower to their squad before the close of the transfer window

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3 d. ago UK households told to burn egg cartons in gardens this summer

One expert has shared a rather unusual hack to keep mosquitoes away

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5 d. ago UK households urged to 'sleep downstairs' from Wednesday evening

All households have been told to sleep downstairs from Wednesday amid heatwave warnings - and the Met Office offered some tips for a better night's sleep during the heatwave

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6 d. ago UK households told to close windows for next 4 weeks to deter one terrifying visitor

It's the time of year when an unwanted guest may be looking to get into your home

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9 d. ago Bournemouth fire RECAP: Residents ordered to close doors and windows after blaze

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue sent several crews to Bournemouth International Centre on Exeter Road following multiple reports of a large blaze to a building on Monday night

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9 d. ago UK households told to make simple 1C change 'right now' to slash energy bills by more than £100

An energy expert has warned households 'don't wait for winter' to take control of your energy bills

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9 d. ago When does the Scottish transfer window close? How late can Celtic, Rangers and rivals make transfers

Here's when the Scottish Premiership transfer window will close, how a ‘deal sheet’ works on deadline day and how long clubs have left to make deals.

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9 d. ago UK households told 'do not' clean or tidy your house before going on holiday

Holidaymakers with pets are being told to leave their homes as they are before jetting off

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1 week ago Shoppers told to 'stop using' six commonly used household appliances

The Office for Product Safety and Standards has warned that the recalled products could "overheat and ignite during use"

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