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Dehumidifier or Hygrometer: What Actually Helps Against a Damp Home?
Damp walls, wet windows, musty smell? How to measure humidity properly and tell when you really need a dehumidifier.
How to Ventilate and Heat in Winter to Prevent Mould
Short bursts of airing instead of tilted windows, the right temperature for each room and a simple daily routine to keep your home dry and warm.
Cold Feet, Cold Home: Stay Warm and Save on Heating
Heated throw, hot water bottle, draught excluder & co.: how to get warm at home without turning the heating right up. With safety tips.
Use a Fan Heater Safely: Avoid Fire Risks and Work Out Real Running Costs
Fan heaters warm up fast, but they use a lot of power and are a common cause of fires. How to use them safely and calculate the cost yourself.
Weak Car Battery in Winter: Test, Charge and Jump-Start
Car struggling to start in the cold? How to test the battery, charge it properly and jump-start in the correct order.
Frozen Windscreen: Clear It Fast Without Scratches
Ice scraper, de-icer spray or a cover? How to clear your windscreen quickly in the morning without scratches, cracks or trouble with the police.
Brown Patches in the Lawn: Find the Cause and Fix It Properly
Drought, dog urine, grubs or fungus? These quick tests reveal what causes brown patches in your lawn and how to repair them at the right time of year.
Car Windows Fogging Up Inside: Quick Fix and Lasting Solution
Clear view in seconds: how to set ventilation and air conditioning correctly – and how to find the cause when your car windows keep fogging up inside.
How to Clean a Grill Grate: Spotless Without the Wire-Brush Risk
Burnt-on crust on your BBQ grate? How to clean stainless, enamel and cast iron grates properly: burn-off, soaking, foil – and what to avoid.
Condensation on Windows: Causes and What Actually Helps
Wet windows every morning and puddles on the sill? How to find the cause, ventilate properly and stop mould growing on frames and seals.
How to Descale a Kettle: 3 Methods That Actually Work
White crust and flakes in your tea? How to descale a kettle with citric acid, vinegar or a descaler, plus the mistakes to avoid.
Dry Air from Central Heating: What Actually Helps (and What Doesn't)
Scratchy throat, dry eyes, static shocks? How to measure indoor humidity, raise it sensibly and avoid mould from over-humidifying.
Smelly Fridge? How to Find the Cause, Clean It and Keep It Fresh
Musty or rotten smell in the fridge? How to find the source, clean thoroughly including the drain hole, and keep it fresh with bicarbonate of soda and good containers.
How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies: What Really Works (and What Doesn't)
Tiny flies around the fruit bowl? Find the source, build a trap that actually works and keep fruit flies away for good.
How to Remove Limescale from Taps and Shower Glass
White marks on taps, cloudy shower screens, a furred-up aerator? How to remove limescale gently with citric acid or vinegar, and stop it coming back.
How to Remove Mould in the Shower (and Stop It Coming Back)
Black spots on grout and sealant? How to remove shower mould safely, when the silicone has to go, and simple habits that keep it away for good.
Stripped Screw? 6 Ways to Get It Out Anyway
Cross head chewed up and the bit keeps slipping? How to remove a stripped screw with a rubber band, impact driver, screw extractor or pliers, from easy to hard.
Small Kitchen Storage: 9 Ideas That Really Free Up Space
Overflowing cupboards and no worktop space? How to use height, cupboard doors, walls and the space under the sink to keep a small kitchen tidy for good.
Smelly Washing Machine? Causes and the Fix in 5 Steps
Musty smell from the drum, or laundry that smells after washing? How to clean your washing machine properly and stop the smell coming back.
Blocked Drain? How to Clear It Without a Plumber
Water draining slowly or standing in the basin? The right order: plunger, clean the trap, drain snake. And why chemical drain cleaner is the last resort.
Wall Plug Won't Hold? How to Drill and Fix Properly for Your Wall
Plug spinning or hole torn out? Identify the wall, choose the right plug, rescue damaged holes and drill almost dust-free, with a safety check for cables and pipes.
Weak Wi-Fi in One Room? How to Get a Good Signal Everywhere
Dead zone in the bedroom or home office? Place the router properly, pick the right band, then upgrade smartly: extender, mesh, powerline or Ethernet cable compared.