House Manual
5 scents that will deter ants from your home and garden
Stepping into your kitchen and finding a swarm of ants is not exactly a pleasant experience. And if this is exactly what you are…
Plug-in solar vs rooftop panels — which is better?
There’s been a lot of buzz around plug-in solar panels but how do they actually compare with more conventional panels on all the…
IKEA’s £5 food waste bin is as stylish as it is practical
It’s a very rare occurrence to look at a food waste bin and think: ‘that looks stylish,’ but this sentiment can genuinely be…
Experts warn against using cleaning products near houseplants
When cleaning your home, do you pay much attention to your houseplants? As you wipe, spray and spritz, droplets of product can…
What are plug-in solar panels and how do they work?
With the threat of rising energy prices looming, taking steps to reduce how much energy you need to buy from the grid now could…
5 counter-top kitchen appliances you should always unplug
Be honest. Do you turn your counter-top kitchen appliances off when you’re not using them? Like many people, I like to think I’m…
Aldi’s selling a clever mattress vac that banishes allergens
How often do you vacuum your mattress and upholstery? I’ll bet it’s not nearly as often as you should (no judgment, I’m guilty…
Amazon launches a rival to Samsung’s Frame TV
Amazon has launched a competitor to the Samsung Frame TV, the Amazon Ember Artline TV, which is available for pre-order today…
79 councils in England delay rollout of new recycling rules
While most of us have been trying to wrap our heads around the new ‘simpler recycling’ rules that came into effect on 31 March…
I traded my usual dishwasher setting for this eco option
With four of us in the house, the dishwasher is often in use. Between juggling work and after school clubs, meal times can…
Experts reveal how to deter flies from your food waste bin
New recycling regulations mean that food waste must be disposed of separately from household waste in England. If this latest…
6 mistakes I made when selling my house that I won’t make again
On average, you can expect UK homes to receive an offer within 25-40 days of being on the market. Some can go under offer even…