95 m. ago Households urged to lock in a new mortgage deal now after Barclays ups rates and gilt yields hit 27

Households are being urged to lock in a new mortgage deal as soon as possible, after Barclays announced it's upping rates.

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5 h. ago Cress to impress: the peppery, unsung hero ingredient | Kitchen aide

What to make with cress that isn’t an egg sandwichGrowing cress with my daughter is a fun activity, but she’s intolerant to eggs so can’t have the classic sandwich I grew up with. What else can we make with cress? Sophie, via emailThis is also a pressing matter for Rosie Birkett, author of the A Lot on her Plate Substack, because her daughter recently returned home from nursery with a yoghurt tub containing cress: “It might be tiny, but cress is mighty – peppery punchy, and full of character, almost like a mini rocket leaf.” And if eggs are off the menu, Birkett’s first port of call would be to harness the young seedlings’ ability to accessorise: “Do your usual mashed avocado with a little lemon and olive oil, spread that over bread or toast, then top with a scattering of cress. It will add brilliant bite, freshness and pepperiness.”The same goes for bruschetta, or toasts with hummus, olive oil and gentle spices such as cumin, says Anna Jones, author of Easy Wins. She’s no stranger ...

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15 h. ago Eight ways to stop squirrels eating the bird food in your garden

Experts have offered their tips on how to prevent squirrels from stealing food meant for the birds

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15 h. ago Exactly how gardeners can stop squirrels eating their bird food

Squirrels are frequently seen in UK gardens, but they often cause problems at bird feeders

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29 h. ago Householders urged to put cotton wool on windowsills in September

People should act now to keep insects out of their homes during peak spider season.

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30 h. ago UK households urged to use one kitchen ingredient in their gardens for 'bird paradise'

Gardeners have been urged to sprinkle a low-cost ingredient across their gardens to stop squirrels stealing bird feed

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32 h. ago Scots households urged to boil lemon peels in water from today

Lemons can serve an important purpose around homes throughout September

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33 h. ago Squirrels eating the bird food in your garden? Here’s some ways to stop them

If you’re struggling to stop squirrels from taking food meant for birds, here’s what to do

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51 h. ago Banish yellow stains on white pillows by washing with natural kitchen ingredient

It's been a long hot summer, meaning it's definitely time to clean your pillows.

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62 h. ago Brits told one thing they must do now to see rare birds in their garden

It's always exciting when you spot a rarer species of bird in your garden. Fortunately, an expert has revealed one simple way you can encourage more of these feathery friends to visit

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4 d. ago 'Naturally' attract more birds to your garden with clever tip

As the weather gets hotter and dryer, it's important to make sure your garden is bird-friendly. Here are some simple ways to attract birds to your garden

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4 d. ago Millions of Brits urged to make £138 energy saving with one simple change

Over three millions households are likely to be overpaying on energy bills by £138 a year - and it could be how you pay, but one small changes could save hundreds

Economics

5 d. ago Towels stay 'fluffy and soft' if you wash them with 1 household staple

This one ingredient, which you most likely already have in your kitchen cupboard, is perfect for making your towels feel soft and just like new

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5 d. ago 'Householders urged to leave bedroom curtains open all night from September'

As autumn falls so too does the risk of increased condensation and mould but experts say there is an easy way to stop that

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5 d. ago Ants will flee homes 'permanently' with 1 natural ingredient—and it's already in your kitchen

Ants can be a real nuisance in the home, but there's a natural way to get rid of them 'permanently' without the need for commercial products

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5 d. ago Households urged to do this 1 job 'everybody forgets' once a week

The cleaning expert said it's something the majority of us have probably been neglecting to do.

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6 d. ago UK households urged to make vital boiler check ahead of energy price cap rise

Gas and electricity prices will go up for millions of households this autumn

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6 d. ago Householders urged to count their fridge magnets for this reason

Whirpool has issued a statement about the effects the humble magnet can have on your refrigerator.

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7 d. ago Welsh households buying olive oil urged to avoid mistake which can ruin taste

Olive oil can be pretty pricey, so you'll want your bottle to last as long as possible without losing its flavour. But there's a simple mistake that many people make when it comes to storing their olive oil, which can make it bland.

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7 d. ago Households urged to do one task with garden centre plants to save money

A gardening expert has shared a clever money-saving tip for anyone who wants to spruce up their outdoor areas with new plants from the garden centre - and it couldn't be simpler

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