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Best time to water plants to keep slugs out of your garden
23+ hour ago (702+ words) There are over 40 types of slugs in the UK(Image: Getty) Every gardener's nightmare is the persistent problem of slugs wreaking havoc on their carefully tended plots and stunting the growth of their plants " yet there is a straightforward solution…...
How to keep rats and mice away from your home with 22p hack
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (391+ words) Spring represents a peak breeding season for these rodents, during which they're searching for food, shelter and reproducing rapidly - making our homes perfect nesting spots. (Image: Liudmila Chernetska via Getty Images) As we move towards the warmer months, the chances…...
'I made bacon in the frying pan, oven and air fryer " one is the crispiest"
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (569+ words) I made bacon in the frying pan, oven and air fryer " the winner is the crispiest(Image: Getty) Senior Lifestyle reporter Angela Patrone admits she loves a crispy, well-rendered rasher, yet her method for achieving perfectly cooked bacon is far…...
Bacon comes out crispier with easy cooking method " no pan needed
1+ week, 4+ day ago (467+ words) I cooked bacon three different ways to find out which makes for the crispiest and tastiest rashers(Image: ruksutakarn via Getty Images) Personally, I fall firmly into the evenly crispy, well-rendered rasher camp, though achieving that perfectly cooked result is…...
Welsh households need to follow 10-second habit when hanging clothes outside
2+ week, 1+ day ago (428+ words) It's almost time to hang your clothes outside again(Image: Catherine Falls Commercial via Getty Images) Doing the washing during winter can be a pain as garments take an eternity to dry, which is why many households are delighted that…...
Bake-off winner's 2-ingredient recipe for clearing garden weeds
2+ week, 2+ day ago (446+ words) The task can be done with two ingredients(Image: Getty) A former Great British Bake-Off winner has shared how she combats garden weeds - without using weed killer. Nancy Birtwhistle, who won the 2014 series of the baking show, took to Instagram…...
Welsh households urged to spray doors with common item before March
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (279+ words) Experts say spraying one item on your door smay help keep pests away and cleanse your home, with some turning to a Feng Shui ritual for added benefits Vinegar is well-regarded for its antibacterial, sanitising, and insect-repelling qualities. With spring…...
I dried my washing in 2. 5 hours without a tumble dryer using new laundry method
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (735+ words) I tested a dehumidifier and fan to dry clothes quickly(Image: Meaco) With tumble dryers proving expensive to purchase, pricey to operate and perpetually occupying valuable space in our properties, numerous households are seeking cleverer methods to dry laundry during…...
I dry laundry in 2 hours with device I've loved for years
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (602+ words) Using a dehumidifier is an efficient and energy-saving method to dry laundry faster indoors while preventing mould and musty odours Drying laundry indoors can be a challenging task, especially in damp or cold weather. Using a dehumidifier is an effective…...
Washing will dry 'faster' and 'cheaper' in winter without need for tumble dryers
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (510+ words) Drying washing in winter can be frustrating as wet clothing creates a damp environment and leads to mould growth, but there's a simple solution experts recommend Winter can be a challenging time for those trying to keep their energy bills…...