34 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

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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

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39 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

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66 h. ago The big picture: Sally Mann captures girls on the cusp of womanhood

For her classic series At Twelve, the American photographer created a collective portrait of adolescent girls, including world-weary Olivia pictured in her yardYou can see a whole world – submerged, waiting, ready to burst forth – in the face of any adolescent girl. In Sally Mann’s At Twelve: Portraits of Young Women, she captures this special, unstable time of life. In this image, a plaited-haired girl sits in a chair, head in hand like a world-weary grownup. This is Olivia, “with that ruined prayer in her eyes”, as Mann describes her. In the background, a phalanx of dark trousers hangs from two washing lines that cut across the image and lead our gaze towards her grandmother, who dangles the now-empty plastic laundry basket over one shoulder.“This is just half the day’s laundry,” Mann tells us in a loose narrative that runs through a reissue of the well-known 1988 publication by the artist notorious for capturing girls on the threshold of womanhood with unnerving perspicacity. The...

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4 d. ago UK households issued 'act now' warning over £1.40 supermarket staple

US President Donald Trump’s new tariffs could lead to massive price hikes in Britain - with shoppers expecting household items to increase in supermarkets

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7 d. ago 'Stockpile' this Sunday roast essential, householders warned as cost set to soar

The price of tin foil is set to rise amid US President Donald Trump's tariff on aluminium

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7 d. ago Fears over 'stockpiling' of this Sunday roast essential, as householders warned as cost set to soar

The price of tin foil is set to rise amid US President Donald Trump's tariff on aluminium

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7 d. ago Martin Lewis warns 'Sky isn't telling you this' in urgent message to customers

Martin Lewis has issued a warning to anyone with a broadband or mobile phone contract, as a new law change could see you hit with a higher rise than ever before

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7 d. ago Hay fever sufferers warned 'never dry clothes here' as pollen levels surge

As the spring time rolls in, peak hay fever season is officially upon us with pollen counts forecast to be high across much of Scotland this week - but there are some ways you can reduce your symptoms

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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...

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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 Expert issues £200 warning over very common household item you should NEVER put in the washing machine

Scott Flint, a professional US-based appliance repair technician, cautioned on Family Handyman that fabric bath mats could pose serious risks for washing machines.

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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 Warning over nine common household items you should never put in the bin

You should be cautious of what you are throwing away whilst doing your spring clean

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2 w. ago Householders warned 'clean these appliances' or pay £600 extra on energy bills

People are being warned to keeping their electrical appliances clean to save money a day before energy prices rise

Economics

2 w. ago Warning to anyone with an air fryer as new charges come into place in days

With air fryers increasingly rising in popularity, households are being warned about extra charges that will now come with the beloved kitchen appliance

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2 w. ago All EU households warned to prepare WW3 survival kit to last families three days

The European Union is pushing for all households in the 27-country bloc to prepare a three-day survival kit in case of a major conflict or natural disaster crisis

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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

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2 w. ago Householders warned 'make 3 changes' before Sunday to save £200

Beat the clock and save up to £200 on energy bills

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2 w. ago Martin Lewis issues a 9pm warning to households who use washing machines

The finance guru previously told his followers that there us a best time to use the pricey appliance

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