33 h. ago Ditch washing lines for drying clothes this spring, householders are told

Many people will be fans of drying laundry outside on the line, but it can be a bad idea for some

Politics

37 h. ago UK households warned not to dry clothes on washing lines this spring

Despite the warm weather, people are being discouraged from drying clothes and bedding outdoors

Events

38 h. ago UK households urged to ditch drying clothes on washing line for one reason

Hay fever season has already started and will last until September, so it's a long period if you've got a pollen allergy - and experts are advising people to avoid drying their clothes outside

Politics

51 h. ago How Nationwide, Lloyds, NatWest and Santander customers can claim £250

The new tax year started on April 6, and savings experts have urged households to make the most of their money by moving it out of low interest rate accounts

Economics

61 h. ago UK households urged to stockpile bottled water immediately amid emergency preparedness push

The government has urged all households to make sure they have a safety net in place - which includes stockpiling

Politics

4 d. ago UK households urged to stockpile tinned food for two reasons

Industry experts and government advice both suggest there are good reasons to stock up on tinned food in the UK as soon as possible

Society

6 d. ago The squabbling, the vomiting, the freeloading and the noisy sex: my 10 worst house

Across eight homes and 18 housemates, I have endured it all – from the guy who washed his clothes without detergent to the boyfriend who moved in by stealthThe only people I know who speak glowingly about house shares are the ones no longer living in them. When I hear someone describe their house-sharing era as the “best time of my life”, I know they have had at least two years to forget their trauma. That is not a luxury afforded to me – I am living in my eighth house share with my 18th housemate, still holding on to past horrors like they happened yesterday and facing the anxiety they may happen again. So here they are: the 10 worst moments from my many house shares. Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago Households advised to add £1 kitchen staple to your vacuum for instant freshness

Cleaning experts are urging households to add one surprising spice to their vacuum cleaners to keep them smelling fresh - and it also has a clever hidden benefit for hygiene.

Economics

8 d. ago Households urged to check jewellery insurance cover after gold prices surge

Admiral is warning jewellery owners the correct amount of cover needed may have increased significantly since they bought their valuables.

Politics

1 week ago ‘Like sleeping in dirty clothes’: how often should you wash your linens?

Doing laundry can be a tedious task and how often you wash each type of item depends on how much contact it has with your skinIs there any domestic task more sisyphean than laundry? No sooner have you pulled a crisp, clean sheet on to your bed than it is time to strip it off and start over. Blink and a clean towel becomes dirty. Somehow, lives, careers and relationships must fit into the tiny slivers of time between loads.I don’t enjoy laundry; give me dish duty any day. I do, however, enjoy living in a clean space that doesn’t smell like a locker room. Textiles can really trap scent – and bacteria. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago HMRC urges Brits to claim £1,300 household boost 'as soon as they can'

Amid the wrath of 'Awful April', households across the nation are being warned they could be missing out a cash benefit worth more than £1,300 - even if they're high earners

Economics

1 week ago Martin Lewis' 'burning cash' warning for anyone paying over £10 for household bill

Money-saving expert Martin Lewis has urged all Brits forking out more than £10 on a common household bill to search for a better deal, after thousands admitted to paying £30 or more per month

Economics

2 w. ago Households urged to check insurance for garden items as evenings become lighter

People splurging on expensive garden items for the spring could be leaving themselves without adequate cover, Defaqto warned.

Politics

2 w. ago Households urged to seek fixed energy deals as latest price cap hike takes effect

The third consecutive increase to Ofgem’s price cap sees the bill of a typical household paying by direct debit rise 6.4% to £1,849 a year.

Economics

2 w. ago Householders urged not to ‘scrub moss off garden’ or be precious about lawn

Gardening experts were setting out their top tips ahead of the annual Chelsea Flower Show.

Society

2 w. ago EDF warns 'contact us urgently' to all households with one specific type of energy meter

The switch off date for an old style of electricity meter is approaching - but many customers don't realise that they have the outdated device or that they need to switch it

Events

2 w. ago Martin Lewis issues urgent plea for households to take up cheaper energy offer before cap rise

Martin Lewis says all bill payers should consider a new deal before the price cap increases in April

Politics

3 w. ago Martin Lewis urges households to stock up on £1.65 item ahead of price rise

The price of this common item is set to rise in April so Martin Lewis has advised households to stock up now before the cost goes up

Economics

3 w. ago UK households urged to make three crucial changes before clocks go forward to save money

A home energy expert has warned that you could lose a lot of money if you don’t make a few key changes to your home

Events

3 w. ago Martin Lewis urges millions of Brits to slash key household bill to £2 now

One Martin Lewis viewer, Steve, said he was able to save a massive £861 per year by following the money guru's advice - paying an average of just £2.97 for a whole year

Economics