House Manual
This is why you should be cleaning your house with rice water
To wash your rice or not to wash your rice… that is the question. And while those who choose the latter are missing out on…
Vicky Pattison swears by this £4.99 buy to clean her home
If you’ve ever sat and wondered how a celebrity keeps their home clean, wonder no more, as Vicky Pattison has revealed that she…
The 5 things people with always warm homes have
What do those people with ‘always warm’ homes do that means they always seem to have a cosy home no matter the weather outside?…
I used secondary glazing film on the windows in my cottage
Now the colder weather has officially set in, managing heat loss and damp in your home should be top priority. Leaving these…
How to remove ice from a freezer with aluminium foil
This time of year, we all need all the freezer space we can get, as festive food shops are quick to hog the entire space. Before…
5 ways you’re wasting energy with your Christmas decs
Whether you’ve already had yours up for a while, or your still waiting to put your Christmas decorations up, there’s no doubt…
How much does loft insulation cost?
If your home is feeling chilly and you have inexplicably high energy bills, it might be time to check your insulation is still up…
The 7 kitchen appliances to deep-clean before Christmas
If your Christmas prep is in full swing and you’re gearing up to cook up a storm this festive season, knowing which kitchen…
How I stay warm while WFH without the central heating on
As someone who has worked from home for the last five years or so, I have managed to perfect my home office set up. I’m fortunate…
8 things I do in winter to make my old house feel warmer
Most homeowners in the UK know that they need to brace themselves for the onset of rain and falling temperatures come winter, but…
7 thermostat mistakes to avoid — what to do instead
When the temperature drops at this time of year, we all use our heating more in order to stay warm. An unhappy side effect of…
How many hours a day should your heating be on right now?
The recent cold snap has given us a hint as to what we can expect for the rest of the winter — chilly times that will leave us…