17 h. ago Every household urged to close windows at night as 'perfect storm' looms

Experts have issued a warning to homeowners as weather takes a dramatic turn.

Events

32 h. ago UK households urged to keep 5 flowers in their homes to improve air quality

If the air in your home feels stuffy and clogged with unpleasant smells then try displaying these five air-purifying plants that will also add their own delectable fragrances

Society

40 h. ago British Gas, EDF, EON, Ovo, Octopus customers urged to press switch for £100 saving

As the cost-of-living crisis continues to squeeze household budgets, energy experts are urging UK households to take action now to minimise their energy bills ahead of the colder months

Economics

46 h. ago Households with sunflowers in a vase urged to keep them away from certain spot

No one likes droopy sunflowers - so pay attention to this one expert tip which will keep them looking perky and living longer by avoiding this one household spot

Politics

2 d. ago Tesco urges UK households buying bananas to store them in unlikely kitchen place

The life shelf of a banana varies depending on how it's stored. To avoid them becoming overripe sooner rather than later, Tesco has shared a useful tip for them to be enjoyed at a later date

Politics

2 d. ago Households urged to soak cotton buds in £3 ingredient to keep wasps away

Dealing with wasps indoors is one of the negative effects of summer - but it doesn't have to be so difficult thanks to a pest control hack that uses a simple ingredient

Economics

3 d. ago UK households urged to hang broken egg shells in gardens for crucial reason

Gardeners are being told to keep their egg shells for future gardening tasks, by collecting them and putting them inside of a mesh bag for birds to feed during the spring and summer.

Politics

4 d. ago THE GREEN GUIDE: How sustainable is this flower delivery service?

Interiors editor Nicole Gray challenges your home's eco credentials

Politics

5 d. ago UK households urged to use 12p item to keep rats out of gardens

An expert has shared some top tips on how to keep rats out of your garden - using just a few household items. One of the items is a kitchen essential that you probably have in your cupboard right now

Politics

6 d. ago UK households with bird feeders urged to scrub them immediately

Birds will be cooling down in bird baths and grabbing whatever nutrients they can from feeders this summer - and gardeners are urged to maintain their cleanliness

Politics

6 d. ago Foxes will leave gardens if households make one urgent change

If foxes are leaving your garden in chaos then don't panic - animal experts recommend following this one easy step to prevent them from tearing up the place

Politics

6 d. ago UK households urged to use £1.50 kitchen staple to stop cats pooing in gardens

Gardening guru Matt Jordan has shared his top tips to stop cats and foxes from using your garden as a litter box - and it's a simple solution using a kitchen item

Economics

7 d. ago Experts issue warning to households that have certain type of toaster

Experts have urged UK households to heed their warning.

Events

8 d. ago Chelsea Flower Show 2025: Here are 15 amazing pictures of the Tuesday action

The Duke of Edinburgh also paid a visit to the colourful show.

Politics

8 d. ago Flowering Plants For Bees 2025: Here are the 11 best plants to attract pollinators to your garden this summer

Bees, butterflies and other pollinators are essential for both the health of our gardens and the world.

Politics

9 d. ago Chelsea Flower Show 2025: Television schedule, lineup, medals, theme, show gardens and will the King go?

It’s the biggest week of the year in the world of gardening.

Culture

9 d. ago Chelsea Flower Show 2025: Here are 20 amazing pictures of stars arriving at the show

It’s the biggest week of the year in the gardening world.

Politics

9 d. ago Overlooking one key thing when finding home insurance could be costly, says firm

Financial information business Defaqto is urging households to look beyond just the headline prices when weighing up home insurance.

Economics

1 week ago Households in England urged to follow cool down hack as weather warms up

As May gets underway and the UK faces warmer weather over the coming weeks and months, households have been encouraged to follow one simple tip to keep homes cool

Society

1 week ago Energy bill warning as expert urges households to make £200 check this month

Households still feeling the financial wrath of soaring energy bills and council tax are being urged to complete one simple check that could result in an average refund of £200

Events