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You can use chopsticks to check how moist the soil is in a plant pot

How to use ice cubes and chopsticks to help your indoor plants thrive in winter

The Bank of England warned that around 4.4 million households could see hikes to their mortgage repayments

The Bank of England warned that around 4.4 million households could see hikes to their mortgage repayments

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Thousands of households issued £500 mortgage repayment hike warning

Condensation can damage your windows and furniture, and it can also cause mould

Condensation can damage your windows and furniture, and it can also cause mould

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This is why condensation is forming on your windows and how to stop it

Peace lilies can help you reduce damp and condensation in your home

Peace lilies can help you reduce damp and condensation in your home

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Gardening expert reveals 4 houseplants that help combat damp and condensation

Fed up of wiping condensation off your windows?

Fed up of wiping condensation off your windows?

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Condensation on windows? Mrs Hinch fans share 99p hack that 'works a treat'

The property in Pontllanfraith, Blackwood is selling for £530,000

The property in Pontllanfraith, Blackwood is selling for £530,000

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This valleys home has the 'the best garden pub' in South Wales

The best way to deal with mould is to prevent it happening in the first place, but if it does, you should know how to spot it and remove it as quickly as possible.

The best way to deal with mould is to prevent it happening in the first place, but if it does, you should know how to spot it and remove it as quickly as possible.

How to spot, prevent and treat mould in your home this winter

Mould can cause structural damage to buildings, degrading the integrity of walls, ceilings, and other surfaces

Mould can cause structural damage to buildings, degrading the integrity of walls, ceilings, and other surfaces

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Expert's mould warning to everyone with a heated clothes airer - how to prevent

Coffee isn't just for a brew as it can be used to clean surfaces around your home

Coffee isn't just for a brew as it can be used to clean surfaces around your home

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Experts share 5 ways you can use coffee to clean your home

Arnold's Electricals owner Nigel Merrett (left, pictured with brother Paul and close friend Paul Jones) says

Arnold's Electricals owner Nigel Merrett (left, pictured with brother Paul and close friend Paul Jones) says

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'It's time to move on,' beloved city electrical store set to close at end of month

Drying clothes in the winter can be a real pain if you don't have a tumble dryer

Drying clothes in the winter can be a real pain if you don't have a tumble dryer

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7 simple steps to help dry your clothes in winter without a tumble dryer

Look out for musty smells or mould spots on walls, ceilings or around windows

Look out for musty smells or mould spots on walls, ceilings or around windows

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Tell-tale signs that indicate you've got a mould or damp problem at home

Experts have issued warnings to anyone who may be tempted to use their radiators to dry clothes.

Experts have issued warnings to anyone who may be tempted to use their radiators to dry clothes.

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These are the 6 reasons you should never dry your clothes on a radiator

This is everything you need to know about why condensation may be forming on your windows, and how you can prevent it from happening.

This is everything you need to know about why condensation may be forming on your windows, and how you can prevent it from happening.

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Why condensation is forming on your windows and how to stop it

Is your boiler due a service?

Is your boiler due a service?

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Boiler expert reveals 7 noises you shouldn’t ignore (and what they mean)

Experts advise homeowners to bleed their radiators before turning their heating on this winter

Experts advise homeowners to bleed their radiators before turning their heating on this winter

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Experts urge homeowners to prepare radiators before winter - what you should do

Cleaning an oven can be a horrible task - this hack will make things easy

Cleaning an oven can be a horrible task - this hack will make things easy

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The genius water bowl hack that cleans an entire oven in just 20 minutes

A pest control expert has shared five of the pests you should look out for during autumn and winter

A pest control expert has shared five of the pests you should look out for during autumn and winter

Expert warns homeowners to look out for these 5 pests during colder months

A paint and exteriors expert has shared how you can get rid of damp and whether you can paint over it

A paint and exteriors expert has shared how you can get rid of damp and whether you can paint over it

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Can you paint over damp? Expert shares how to hide unsightly patches on walls

If you don’t identify and deal with mould problems quickly, you could be risking serious damage to your home and potential health problems

If you don’t identify and deal with mould problems quickly, you could be risking serious damage to your home and potential health problems

How to get rid of mould in your home and five hidden spots you might find it

Andrai Carcu, an electrician at London Electricians 247, has revealed that you could actually be saving money if you do these tasks at the right time with potential savings of up to £75.

Andrai Carcu, an electrician at London Electricians 247, has revealed that you could actually be saving money if you do these tasks at the right time with potential savings of up to £75.

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The best times of day to use your washing machine, dishwasher and other chores

Have you recently bought an air fryer?

Have you recently bought an air fryer?

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POLL: Air fryer, microwave or oven - what do you use? Britain's favourite revealed

As someone with a fear of spiders, I tested out the £1.40 hack to keep spiders out of your home, available from most supermarkets and online

As someone with a fear of spiders, I tested out the £1.40 hack to keep spiders out of your home, available from most supermarkets and online

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This is the £1.40 hack for keeping spiders out of your home - but does it work?

When did you last need to unblock your sink?

When did you last need to unblock your sink?

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Is your sink blocked? Expert reveals £1 homemade hack unblocks drain in 5 minutes

Do your glasses come out of the dishwasher dirty?

Do your glasses come out of the dishwasher dirty?

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Kitchen expert shares 35p hack to stop your dishwasher leaving residue on glasses

How many spiders have you spotted so far this month in your home?

How many spiders have you spotted so far this month in your home?

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Listen up arachnophobes – Aldi’s viral spider catcher has banished my fears

What jobs need doing in your home?

What jobs need doing in your home?

Mouldy bathroom? Aldi insider reveals 5 tips on how to renovate on a budget

'A lot of memories': Arnold's Electricals owner gives thanks to local community

'A lot of memories': Arnold's Electricals owner gives thanks to local community

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'A lot of memories': Arnold's Electricals owner gives thanks to local community

When was the last time you cleaned your washing machine filter?

When was the last time you cleaned your washing machine filter?

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How often should you clean your washing machine filter? What happens if you don't

Do you find loading your dishwasher this way makes your dishes cleaner?

Do you find loading your dishwasher this way makes your dishes cleaner?

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Should you rinse dishes before putting them in the dishwasher? Expert decides

Three items in new convenience store you might not find elsewhere

Three items in new convenience store you might not find elsewhere

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Three items in new convenience store you might not find elsewhere

Roman Woolhouse suffered burns on his foot from the hot kitchen flooring

Roman Woolhouse suffered burns on his foot from the hot kitchen flooring

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Mum issues warning to parents after toddler's 'freak' burns on kitchen flooring

Fabric softeners can cause skin irritation and irreversible damage to fabrics, the experts at AEG explained.

Fabric softeners can cause skin irritation and irreversible damage to fabrics, the experts at AEG explained.

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76 per cent of Brits are washing their clothes wrong - are you one of them?

It's important to clean your office space to prevent bacteria from spreading

It's important to clean your office space to prevent bacteria from spreading

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When to clean your office as these items are home to more germs than a toilet seat

Do you have a Party Wall Agreement with your neighbour?

Do you have a Party Wall Agreement with your neighbour?

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How close can I build to my neighbour’s boundary? See the important rules

This is when landlords are responsible for black mould and damp in your rented property

This is when landlords are responsible for black mould and damp in your rented property

Martin Lewis asks experts if landlords are responsible for 'severe damp' and mould

Do I need a plumber to fix a dripping tap?

Do I need a plumber to fix a dripping tap?

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Homeowners urged to fix their leaking taps or risk £1000 fine

A new furniture shop is running a thousand pound giveaway, ending in June

A new furniture shop is running a thousand pound giveaway, ending in June

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Newport furniture shop runs thousand pound giveaway, ending in June

Failure to wash your bedsheets every week could reportedly lead to acne breakouts and a build-up of dead skin and dust mites.

Failure to wash your bedsheets every week could reportedly lead to acne breakouts and a build-up of dead skin and dust mites.

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How often you should wash your bedding and 5 things that happen if you don't

Houseplants like thyme and aloe vera can help you get rid of bad smells, including cooking odours, in your home

Houseplants like thyme and aloe vera can help you get rid of bad smells, including cooking odours, in your home

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7 houseplants that can help you get rid of bad odours in your home

Gardening experts are alerting anyone with a wheelie bin of section 46A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990

Gardening experts are alerting anyone with a wheelie bin of section 46A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990

Breaking little-known bin rule could see you fined £80

Household items can be used to clean oven doors including baking soda, dish soap, coffee and more

Household items can be used to clean oven doors including baking soda, dish soap, coffee and more

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Glass experts share cheap hacks for cleaning oven doors including fizzy drinks

A variety of bugs, including flour weevils and biscuit beetles, can live in your kitchen cupboards without you realising it

A variety of bugs, including flour weevils and biscuit beetles, can live in your kitchen cupboards without you realising it

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7 bugs that could be living rent-free in your kitchen cupboards - how to spot

Mrs D, known for her tips and tricks for keeping a clean house, has been sharing the warning with her followers

Mrs D, known for her tips and tricks for keeping a clean house, has been sharing the warning with her followers

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The disgusting reason you shouldn't make your bed when you wake up

Ensuring gutters are free from debris and leaves can prevent water damage to a home

Ensuring gutters are free from debris and leaves can prevent water damage to a home

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Check your gutters after heavy rain to avoid repairs of £900 (how to clean them)

Rats and mice accounted for 271,343 visits to homes from pest controllers in 2023

Rats and mice accounted for 271,343 visits to homes from pest controllers in 2023

Brits issued rat warning as more than 700 infestations reported each day

Are you already preparing for hosepipe bans in the UK this summer?

Are you already preparing for hosepipe bans in the UK this summer?

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Scientists warn UK is at risk of hosepipe bans and water shortages this summer

The security solution specialists at Crime Guard have conducted their research to shed light on the times of day when homes are most vulnerable to break-ins.

The security solution specialists at Crime Guard have conducted their research to shed light on the times of day when homes are most vulnerable to break-ins.

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The time of day you're most likely to be burgled according to a security expert

Llewellyn Kinch, the CEO and co-founder of MakeMyHouseGreen, has shed some light on how you can find the perfect balance.

Llewellyn Kinch, the CEO and co-founder of MakeMyHouseGreen, has shed some light on how you can find the perfect balance.

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This is the best temperature for your house to be set at this Spring

Does your smart doorbell record your street or a neighbouring home? If so you could be breaking the law

Does your smart doorbell record your street or a neighbouring home? If so you could be breaking the law

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You could be fined £100,000 if your smart doorbell is breaking the law - how to check

The trades training experts at Engineering Real Results (ERR) have revealed when you should turn your heating off.

The trades training experts at Engineering Real Results (ERR) have revealed when you should turn your heating off.

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Exact date it's 'safe' to turn your heating off revealed (and it's this week!)

Mould often occurs during the transition from winter into spring

Mould often occurs during the transition from winter into spring

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Home experts issue mould warning this spring and how to prevent build-up

Plughole gunk could result in the growth of dangerous biofilms inside your plumbing, according to research.

Plughole gunk could result in the growth of dangerous biofilms inside your plumbing, according to research.

Is your plughole making you sick? Expert explains how it could be making you ill

In a video shared to Instagram by Which?, the expert highlights alternatives to help you effectively wash your clothes

In a video shared to Instagram by Which?, the expert highlights alternatives to help you effectively wash your clothes

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Expert on 5 things you should never do when washing clothes - are you guilty?