Master plumber shares quick fix for amazing shower pressure
Matthew Ferris, the founder of Ferris Plumbing, is passionate about helping people. “As the owner of my own plumbing business, I’ve seen just about every plumbing issue out there,” said…
Cleaning expert warns never use two products together to clean mould
Handy tips for cleaning mould in the house It’s that time of year where mould is more common than ever in the home, with windows particularly vulnerable. This is because…
Laundry expert shares ‘cheapest’ time of the day to wash clothes
Susannah Constantine shares tips for saving money doing laundry Depending on the size of your household, the cumulative cost of detergent, fabric conditioner and the cost of running a washing…
Cheapest time to run expensive household appliances – costs can be 50% lower
Smart Energy shares tips for reducing energy bills The business energy bill experts Bionic have calculated the average cost of all the main appliances you are likely to use this Christmas…
Mrs Hinch fans laud bathroom staple for removing ‘really bad stains’ from carpet
Cleaning enthusiasts have lauded a bathroom cabinet staple after discovering it contains the best agents to tackle tough carpet stains. Social media pages have recently been filled with requests from desperate…
Remove limescale from inside of the kettle with natural ingredient
Hard water leads to calcium and magnesium deposits inside the kettle, which you may not notice until scaly white pieces float out into your hot drink. Thankfully, you don’t have…
Millions of Britons could be eligible for a free boiler, a heating expert says
With the cold winter weather upon us, and energy bills and the cost of living through the roof, a heating expert has revealed that millions of Britons could be eligible…
Best paint colour for west-facing rooms that experiences ‘dramatic’ light change
Paint colours can look different depending on the amount of natural light you have flooding into the room. West-facing rooms are known for their afternoon glow, but they may feel…
Half of parents with kids aged three to 10 don’t have fire alarms in their homes
Just half of parents with children aged three- to 10-years-old have fire alarms installed in their home, research has revealed. The poll of 1,517 parents, with children aged under 18,…
Mum shares ‘only’ tip to dry clothes indoors without damp smell in under 2 hours
This Morning: Queen of Clean shares tips for drying clothes There’s nothing more annoying than a freshly washed outfit smelling musty and feeling damp. This is a regular struggle many…
‘Counter-intuitive’ method restores jumpers that have shrunk in wash
The despair of pulling shrunken knitwear out of the wash is a wadrobe relic that many people dread, yet it is still all too common. Certain natural fibres – such…
Cleaning expert warns using vinegar and baking soda won’t clean your oven
While kitchen cupboard staples like baking soda and white vinegar don’t kill germs, they are known to lift stains and cut through grease. These two inexpensive items are therefore ideal…
Eradicate ‘stubborn’ brown stains from oven doors ‘easily’ with a ‘cheap’ item
As we all strive to maintain a pristine and sparkling kitchen, the focus often falls on the countertops and appliances. However, one element that often slips under the radar is…
Kettle limescale disappears in under two minutes without vinegar or baking soda
How to descale a kettle with citric acid From the options of white vinegar, lemons and baking soda, white vinegar is a go-to for many when descaling their kettle. Thanks…
Ex-burglars warn of key sign that lets them know to rob your home over Christmas
Burglar shows his face while prior to home invasion Ex-burglars have revealed the top signs they used to look out for when planning to rob homes during the Christmas period.…
‘I’m a heating expert – here’s what the numbers on your radiator really mean’
Heating expert shares top tip on using radiator valves Many heating systems are equipped with cylindrical controls on the side of radiators, which are often numbered. According to experts, these…
‘Ideal’ temperature to heat homes ‘keeps energy bills to a minimum’
As winter approaches, households are grappling with the decision of when to kickstart their heating systems. The cost of living crisis and escalating energy bills are making this decision even…
Internet user’s ‘technique’ banishes all condensation from the home in ‘minutes’
Though condensation often starts as a nuisance, it becomes problematic when other long-term complications develop, such as black mould. Not only can black mould stains pose a risk to human health…
I tried Thorntons’ Christmas chocolate collection – here’s what I thought
For over a century, Thorntons has specialised in crafting high-quality chocolate, sweets, toffee, fudge and other confectionery including personalised items. While I always see their chocolates in supermarkets, I’ve never…
Underrated UK commuter town close to London where homes cost £320k
Housing and rental prices around the UK are becoming more and more unaffordable, with fewer young people than ever able to get on the property ladder. Among those worst hit…