19 m. 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

Politics

8 h. ago Government urges households to check if they can save £150 on energy bills

There are less than two weeks to ensure you will receive the discount, the government has warned

Economics

16 h. ago UK households urged not to sleep naked during heatwave this week

Scientists say that sleeping naked in the heat is 'one of the worst things you can do'

Society

22 h. ago UK householders urged to place a bowl of water by the window today

This clever hack can help to keep your home cooler this week

Politics

23 h. ago UK householders urged to remove all electrical devices from bedrooms

The advice comes as temperatures are set to soar across Scotland.

Politics

58 h. ago Households urged to sprinkle cinnamon in hoover to make entire home smell fresh

Sprinkling cinnamon powder in your hoover has two huge benefits according to cleaning experts.

Society

3 d. ago UK households urged to check bird feeders as seeds could put them in danger

If you have bird feeders set up in your garden then an expert has recommended making sure you check one vital thing - otherwise you could risk making birds sick

Politics

4 d. ago UK households urged to place two types of fruit on garden lawns

Experts say it is important to keep birds fed over summer as well as winter

Society

4 d. ago Urgent window warning as brutal bite spiders about to invade UK homes

UK households are being urged to keep their windows closed both day and night in a bid to keep False Widow spiders at bay as they prepare to mate in their droves

Events

4 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

Society

4 d. ago UK lottery players won 'twice in three weeks' with help of legal trick anyone can do

Lottery players in the UK sensationally won twice in just three weeks, landing them a huge cash prize, and now households across the nation are urged to follow the same trick

Sport

5 d. ago UK households urged to move routers away from their mirrors and beds

The placement of your Wi-Fi router is extremely important - there are six items in your home that can absorb or disturb your connection, leading to slow internet speeds

Politics

5 d. ago UK households urged to remove one item from kitchen worktops and cupboards

Experts are urging Brits to keep a common food item in the fridge during the summer months

Politics

5 d. ago UK households who eat chips 'three times a week' given urgent warning

A study has found that consuming fried potatoes, such as chips or French fries, three times a week increases the chances of getting a serious disease by 20 per cent

Events

8 d. ago UK households urged to sprinkle chilli powder across gardens in August

It's the 'perfect time of year' for this gardening hack

Politics

8 d. ago Met Office urges UK households to 'shut all doors and windows' between 6am and 12am as Storm Floris hits

Advice comes after the Met Office issued yellow and amber weather warnings across parts of the UK

Events

9 d. ago Urgent recall issued for six Tower air fryer models from Argos, B&M, Sainsbury's & Tesco

Six air fryer models are being recalled by the manufacturer due to safety concerns - households have been urged to stop using the products immediately and unplug them

Politics

3 w. ago UK households urged to tackle common weed problem 'before it's too late'

Gardeners are being urged to complete this one gardening job in August to prevent bigger tasks in the upcoming seasons - and it will only take a few minutes from your day

Politics

3 w. ago Gardeners urged to spray fruit trees with one household item to keep them pest

Gardens are beginning to 'come alive' at this time of year, with salad crops and many other fruits and vegetables coming into their own - but they can also be a magnet for pests

Politics

3 w. ago Households with bedding plants urged to act now to stop them dying

As temperatures continue to stay warm, gardeners need to pay extra attention to their bedding plants – otherwise they risk losing them. The UK is fast approaching its fourth heatwave, which means many of us are looking forward to BBQ parties and time spent lounging on the deck chair with a good book. Unfortunately, gardeners with bedding plants need to stay vigilant – as these plants are harshly affected by hot, dry conditions.

Events