11 h. ago UK households told to leave containers outside this week amid hosepipe bans

The East and West Midlands, the North West and Yorkshire are all officially in drought

Politics

17 h. ago UK households told to put washing up liquid in the microwave

It's a simple cleaning hack that can make your microwave look as good as new

Politics

41 h. ago UK households told to 'stop' hanging laundry with pegs this summer

It turns out there's a simple mistake that many of us are making when it comes to drying our clothes

Politics

5 d. ago Adding one simple ingredient to plants will help them thrive during 32C heatwave

A hosepipe ban will be enforced in some areas from next week due to the unusually hot weather and gardeners could find that their plants are in danger of dying off in the heat

Events

6 d. ago UK households told to leave loft hatch open for next seven days

A heatwave is set to hit the UK this week, with temperatures soaring into the 30Cs - as Brits battle to keep cool in the sweltering conditions

Politics

6 d. ago UK households told to place plants in two places to create maximum shade

Brits are now being told to put their plants in these specific two areas of their homes to create and maximise a shading area to combat the hot summer temperatures

Politics

7 d. ago UK households told 'do not' hang laundry outside during third heatwave this weekend

A warning has been issued as the pollen count is set to be high this weekend

Society

8 d. ago UK households told to leave loft hatch open for the next seven days

Simply opening your loft hatch can make a huge difference in summer

Politics

9 d. ago UK households told to keep windows and doors shut as bug invades nation

The UK is set to be hit by an influx of flying ants this month in a phenomenon which is good for nature but potentially annoying for households

Events

1 week ago Households told to sprinkle £1.10 item around red flag plants immediately

A seasoning you probably have in your kitchen already is said to be a perfect remedy to plants who attract endless pests, especially during the summer months

Economics

2 w. ago UK households told 'keep your doors and windows shut' as swarms of bugs take over

Flying Ant Day is an annual event when millions of winged male and female ants fly out of their colonies to mate in the air, and UK households are being warned to keep their windows and doors shut

Events

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

3 w. 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

3 w. ago UK households told 'do not' throw away leftover coffee grounds

They can be beneficial in your home and garden

Politics

3 w. 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

3 w. 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