2+ hour, 57+ min ago  (412+ words) Homes in the UK are largely designed to trap warmth due to the moderate climate, so cooling rooms down is a tricky business unless you have the luxury of air conditioning. But for most, air conditioning isn't an option which…...

6+ day, 15+ hour ago  (362+ words) Forecasters are predicting Britain will bask in a 28 C nine-day heatwave with Friday (May 22) expected to be the hottest day of the year so far. In light of this it's crucial that gardeners make sure that their pot plants are…...

6+ day, 20+ hour ago  (404+ words) Summer is now only a month away, which means most people will be preparing for their holidays or planning some leisurely days out to enjoy the warm weather. However, right now is actually the perfect time to make sure flies…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago  (342+ words) The latest weather maps from WXCharts show temperatures as high as 25 C in London and temperatures above 20 C in plenty of other parts of the country this coming Sunday, May 24. As such, many households will become warm, an uncomfortable situation…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago  (367+ words) Summer is just around the corner, meaning many gardeners will be eagerly awaiting the emergence of their stunning garden displays over the coming weeks and months. That means May could be the final chance to crack on with essential gardening…...

1+ week, 8+ hour ago  (395+ words) If you have hydrangeas in the garden, it's important to take good care of them in the weeks leading up to summer. These beautiful flowers are now in their active growing period as they prepare to fully burst into bloom....

1+ week, 20+ hour ago  (454+ words) Bathrooms are among the most challenging areas of the home to keep on top of when it comes to cleaning. Used day in and day out, it doesn't take long before mould and mildew begin to appear, regardless of how…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (273+ words) Which? quizzed nearly 1, 600 washer-dryer owners in its brand reliability survey and found 27% of respondents have never once cleaned the condenser filter on their washer-dryer machine. These little components are designed to catch lint, fibres and fluff that comes off your…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (394+ words) While the peak months are July and August, many parts of the UK will see Flying Ant Day in June. According to the Royal Society of Biology, flying ants can be seen on as many as 96% of days between June…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (288+ words) Eliminating weeds could be as straightforward as smothering them with one item you already have at home. Whether you're maintaining a pristine garden or keeping a patio free from unwanted foliage, weeds are the bane of every homeowner's existence - and…...