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House Manual
Some energy-saving measures can feel like flash-in-the-pan ideas that after a few weeks are quickly forgotten. But in order to…
Forgetting to clean these stinky things will ruin Christmas
If you’re gearing up to be the hostess with the mostest this festive period, you’ve probably got a to-do list…
7 ways to keep an old house warm without central heating
There is so much to love about old houses. Their original features and the built-in character that comes with them…
The one place you’re forgetting to clean before Christmas
In the run-up to Christmas, most of us go around the house blitzing the obvious places to deep clean, like…
I upgraded from single to double glazing to save energy
As an experienced renovator, I know that installing new windows is an expensive process, and so it was really important…
This is why your oven still looks dirty (even after you’ve scrubbed it)
With Christmas around the corner, your oven will be working overtime over the next few weeks. And while there’s never…
The best ways to clean laminate floors to last for years
If you’re looking for a budget-friendly (but still stylish and hard-wearing) alternative to hardwood floors, laminate flooring could be right…
This is the correct order you should bleed radiators in
While we’re seeing some milder temperatures than we may be used to in December, it’s an ideal time to check…
How to remove common Christmas stains from your home
With the festive season in full swing, there’s a high chance that you’re inviting more people into your home, popping…
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…
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…
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…