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Stay cool at night without air conditioning or fans with a simple item
13+ hour, 54+ min ago (484+ words) While many of us are revelling in summer's blue skies and warm sunshine, being stuck indoors and battling the sweltering heat is far from enjoyable. Whether you're uncomfortably stuck to the sofa during the day or tossing and turning in…...
Rats will flee from gardens if they smell cheap plant they hate
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (554+ words) The middle of summer is the best time to prevent rats settling in your garden(Image: Getty) With late July upon us, gardens are typically teeming with blooming flowers and crops ripe for harvesting, but this abundance also provides rats…...
I tried M&S £1.25 wipes - watch stubborn stain vanish in 25 seconds
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (416+ words) Journalist Abigail Nicholson was able to remove a stubborn and bright berry stain from a cushion in just 25 seconds with a cleaning product from M&S. People often sing the praises of the Marks and Spencer stain remover wipes, so I…...
'I had a fly infestation — but a 10-second task helped banish them for good"
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (535+ words) Flies can be a real nuisance during summer as they can rapidly swarm your home, but there is a quick yet highly effective method to keep them at bay permanently. Having dealt with a significant number of flies this summer,…...
'I asked chefs how to make a perfect omelette — important first step"
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (1010+ words) How to make the perfect omelette(Image: Alexander Spatari via Getty Images) Omelettes are a simple, delicious and hassle-free dish beloved by countless Brits. When prepared correctly, they're fluffy, velvety and bursting with taste. They can be filled with numerous…...
Slugs and snails will stay away from your plants if 1 natural item is used
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (658+ words) This natural, pet-friendly and chemical-free deterrent will protect your plants from pests Slugs and snails are among the most annoying pests gardeners encounter. They hide away during the day, only to emerge under the cover of darkness to wreak havoc…...
Lawns will be greener and thicker in July with this 10am rule
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (413+ words) Lawns will be greener and thicker when you follow ‘crucial’ 10am rule in July (Image: owngarden via Getty Images) July presents particular challenges for UK gardens, especially during heatwaves like those experienced this summer. During this month, maintaining an attractive lawn…...
Common 11am-6pm window mistake making homes hotter in 35C heat
1+ week, 4+ day ago (433+ words) Homeowners shouldn't open windows when it gets warm(Image: Nickbeer via Getty Images) With another sweltering day predicted for Sunday, countless Brits across the country will be seeking methods to maintain cool temperatures in their homes. However, one of the…...
Gardeners urged to place bowl of coffee grounds on the patio
1+ week, 2+ day ago (279+ words) Combining coffee grounds with bicarbonate of soda is a remarkably efficient technique for absorbing unpleasant smells and keeping pests at bay. Used coffee grounds, with their granulate consistency, have odour-absorbing properties, while bicarbonate of soda is renowned for its neutralising…...
Three heatwave cooling ‘hacks’ that may do more harm than good
1+ week, 4+ day ago (530+ words) The Met Office has confirmed that a third heatwave is poised to arrive across large swathes of the UK this July. While it isn't expected to rival the scorching temperatures experienced during June's heatwave, many may still resort to potentially…...