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Over winter, it’s easy to neglect your lawn, so it might be looking a bit sad. Here are 5 easy steps to bring it back to life.
Book Week is coming! It’s great for kids to celebrate their love of reading, characters, and authors, but with it comes the need for dressing up at school! Well, there’s no need to panic! We’ve got some great, simple ideas which will remove the stress.
We could all do with a bit more time in the day, so we’ve got lots of easy ways to get an extra half hour to do whatever you like!
Did you get nagged by your kids for sports gear, only for it to be discarded after a couple of months? Or have they just outgrown it? Rather than having it clutter up your home, donate it to a brilliant cause.
Not on your family, we mean on your pets! But fleas aren't fussy, and they can infest most mammals including humans; so, it pays to keep a close eye out for these bitey little critters!
Spring and summer are just around the corner – but are your feet ready for strappy shoes and sandals rather than boots and thick socks? Read on for tips to get your feet looking their best after the winter hibernation.
We all know the toilet can harbour germs, but you may be surprised that it’s not the worst offender in your home.
With rhubarb now in season, here’s a great recipe to make the most of its tangy flavour. These are great eaten warm or cold. They only take 10 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to bake.
The tough-as-nails agapanthus (Lily of the Nile or African Lily) will tolerate drought and neglect and still put on a spectacular show over summer with flowering stems up to two metres tall.
Has your house started to look smaller as your kids are growing up fast? Just because you need more room doesn’t mean that you must go to the expense of moving house, it could be more cost effective to renovate.
Whether you leap out of bed enthusiastically to exercise or are dragged kicking and screaming - being active helps you stay physically and mentally healthy (sorry, but it’s true!); and the more active you are, the more you benefit.
If you like the idea of supporting charities, but also want to help your community, here’s how you can find charity or not-for-profit organisations in your local area.
There’s nothing nicer than settling down in the evening to watch a bingeworthy show–but if you always reach for that bar of chocolate or bag of chips, here are some simple ways to kick the habit (but only if you want to!).
While we haven’t quite reached the $10 lettuce, we all know that the price of fresh vegetables is on the rise. Here are some ways you can make your veggies stay fresh for longer so you’re not throwing your hard-earned cash into the bin.
Whether they are a gift, or you are giving yourself a treat, here are some different ways to make your lovely bunch of cut flowers last a bit longer – and they’re all common household items.
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Get it right first time! A new bathroom is an exciting prospect, but it's important to plan carefully when starting a bathroom renovation.
We all love a no effort, time saving take away dinner now and again, but what do you do with the containers when you’re finished? Here is a quick guide to which takeaway packaging can be recycled and which can’t.
Moving house can be a stressful experience and extremely time consuming, so we’ve put together a list of helpful things that you can do to make things a bit easier.
You don’t need paint, canvases, or paper for your kids to channel their inner artist. Just grab a box of ‘sidewalk’ chalk, head outside with your kids and let their imaginations run wild.
Who can resist the thought of a cute and cuddly puppy joining your family? Well, there are a few things you should consider carefully – including the cost over a lifetime - which could blow a big hole in your budget if you’re not prepared!
All learner drivers under the age of 25 must complete 5 hours night-time driving practice (between sunset and sunrise). Here are some tips to make it safer (and less stressful) for you and the learner driver you are supervising!
Here’s a yummy recipe that only needs 5 ingredients, one pan (saving on the washing up!) and 30 minutes of your time. It's perfect for this time of year.
Admit it, we all bought too much, so if you have a cupboard full of hand sanitiser, you’re not alone! If you’re not going to get through it all before it expires, here are 12 other ways you can use it around your home.
Sunday is the start of Library & Information week, so there’s never been a better excuse to join your local library. These days they are like an Aladdin’s cave, filled with a treasure trove of goodies; and the best news is, most of it’s free!
Because there is always water involved and they have limited ventilation, your kitchen and bathroom can be mould’s favourite place to hang out. Here's how to stop it taking hold.
There are many benefits of using professional dry-cleaning services on certain types of garments. Here are the top four.
Not all garden pests are harmful to plants; in fact, some can be extremely helpful by getting rid of the bad guys of the garden pest world, which can ruin your plants and home-grown produce.
It’s enough to fill any parent with dread; your child comes home from school with a note announcing that there are cases of headlice in the classroom.
Having a lovely garden can be an expensive business, but we’ve got some great ideas to fill up your garden beds and pots for free!
DIY painting is easy, right? The truth is, it’s easy to do a not-so-great job. So, if you’re thinking of painting a few doors in your home, here are some helpful tips to get it right first time.
If headlice have landed (literally) on your child’s head - now the hard work begins! Getting rid of headlice can take some time, but it’s important to do it properly or they will just keep coming back.
More and more of us are switching to online shopping and you may have noticed small sachets of silica gel in some of your parcels. They are there to keep moisture at bay and can easily be reused in really cool ways, rather than going to landfill.
Who loves doing the laundry? Nope, me neither and judging by the massive pile of dirty clothes in the washing basket – nor does anyone else in my house! If your home is the same, give some of our time saving tips a try.
Colder days and nights are here, and hot, relaxing showers are a must. But as temperatures drop, our hot water systems have to work harder than usual and the last thing you want is to wake up to a cold shower in the morning.
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Creating a worm farm with your kids is a great way to teach them about recycling and give them some responsibility by helping to look after it. Here's how to get started.
They are part of our family but can sometimes leave behind a bit of a smell (we’re talking about your pets, not your children!). Here are 8 tips to remove the pet smells from your home.
If you’ve just had your car detailed and it’s shiny and clean, here are 9 great tips to help you to keep it that way.
Go on admit it, you've bought flat pack furniture thinking it's going to be a doddle to put together only to find that the ‘instructions’ don't contain any words, just pictures, and you attached a few bits back to front! We're here to help with some tips to make it all a lot less stressful.
A delicious meat-free dinner that’s perfect served with a crisp green salad – and it’s so tasty you won’t even miss the meat.
With rising prices, food charities are becoming overwhelmed with requests for help, but you can do something to help at a local level. Here’s how to get together with your neighbours and make a food donation to those who need it.
