3 h. ago Gardeners urged to hang one household scrap to stop chaotic pest from entering

If your garden is being held ransom by meddlesome magpies then look no further than this easy expert tip which will help ward these pesky birds away from your home

Politics

13 h. 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

16 h. ago Scots households urged to submit meter readings as Ofgem price cap falls

Homeowners and tenants should act to avoid being charged.

Politics

17 h. ago UK told to prepare for war – here’s what Martin Lewis says every home should have

As the government urges households to prepare for a potential national emergency, Martin Lewis says stocking up on basic items like torches and tinned food is just common sense.

Events

28 h. ago Make electricity cheaper so households benefit from heat pumps, advisers urge

The Climate Change Committee has called for policy costs to come off electricity bills in an ‘optimistic’ first report on Labour’s climate progress.

Society

34 h. ago UK households urged to take hot showers instead of cold during summer

Experts say Brits are making a key mistake during the hot weather

Politics

46 h. ago UK households urged to do one task after coming inside from the garden

If you're sneezing and nursing a sore head after a day in the garden then experts recommend following this one easy tip to reduce the dreaded hay fever symptoms

Politics

49 h. ago Households urged to move bird feeders immediately to one secure place

Garden-owners have been urged to move bird feeders as temperatures continue to soar across the UK - otherwise birds risk overheating in search of their next meal

Politics

49 h. ago Gardeners urged to stock up on one household ingredient boosting 12 plants

If your looking to give your plants a boost then make sure to get your hands on this one popular ingredient which can result in longer blooms, brighter hues and stronger petals

Events

64 h. ago UK households urged to wash bedding this often during summer

People aren't changing their bedding enough, says one expert

Politics

66 h. ago The dangerous consequences of taking a cold shower on a hot day

It might not even help you get clean

Politics

4 d. ago Why you should probably skip having a cold shower on a hot day

It might not even help you get clean

Politics

4 d. ago Hot water bottle trick can help you sleep at night during heatwave

UK households are being urged to fill up a hot water bottle to beat the heat.

Politics

5 d. ago UK households urged to spray £1 kitchen ingredient wasps simply detest

Wasps can sting a number of times when they feel threatened leaving painful marks on humans - but there's a way to keep them at bay and it's not going to break the bank

Economics

5 d. ago UK households urged to close all curtains and blinds this weekend

Many people are looking for ways to keep their homes cool during the heatwave

Politics

5 d. ago UK households urged to soak flowers in vases in 80p liquid immediately

Cut flowers sitting in vases are at risk of dying early as the overbearing heat threatens to shorten their life-span - that's unless you take extra precautions

Politics

6 d. ago Households warned to put sheet of A4 paper in fridge before Saturday

As the hot weather continues across the UK, households are being urged to use a simple A4 paper trick in their fridge to avoid a 'costly' mistake

Events

6 d. ago UK households told to make urgent watering change to gardens this week

While the hot weather is great for those who want to sit outside and enjoy it - it's not as great for outdoor plants, and gardeners should change this one gardening habit during the heatwave

Politics

7 d. ago UK households urged not to dry clothes outdoors during heatwave this weekend

A warning has been issued to anyone suffering from hay fever

Society

7 d. ago Met Office issues UK heatwave update as Brits told to expect 'tropical night'

The Met Office says temperatures will peak sooner than expected in the upcoming "hot spell", with thundery showers and "tropical" conditions set to hit the UK

Society