Page 117 - News

Woman repairing a damaged bathroom wall with paint and roller on the sink.

A year after the bathroom makeover: I completely missed this costly painting mistake.

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

Many DIY enthusiasts know the feeling: spring arrives, you fancy a quick refresh, and a tin of paint seems like...

Two athletes running on a track with a researcher sitting at a table using a laptop nearby.

At this age, your body reaches its absolute peak condition and fitness.

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

When does the balance tip-when speed, strength and stamina reach their peak and then begin to ebb away? A major...

Person holding a trowel near a set of gardening tools on a wooden table with terracotta pots and twine in the background.

The habit of labeling garden tools clearly to avoid frustration during planting season and keep your outdoor space more productive

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

The spade was there yesterday. You can picture it clearly: propped against the shed, soil still stuck to the blade,...

Man in sporty attire checking smartwatch by a riverside path with joggers and city skyline in background.

This Garmin watch is 52% off and won't last long: the Forerunner 255 drops to €168.

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

With this excellent discount, you can pick up a versatile, long-lasting smartwatch for a genuinely attractive price - but you’ll...

Elderly man in a yellow shirt writing in a notebook at a wooden table with clock, glasses, and family photo nearby.

The Psychologist’s Guide to Entering the Best Phase of Life by Thinking for Yourself

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

A quiet consulting room, a softly spoken sentence, a brief glance in the mirror - and suddenly the old life...

Teenager tending to a potted plant by a sunlit window, with small pots and an open book nearby.

Spider plant not producing offshoots? With these 3 care tips, it will soon be bursting with new growth.

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

Mit drei einfachen Stellschrauben kann der Schalter bei deiner spider plant plötzlich auf „Baby boom“ umspringen. Viele holen sich eine...

Couple hanging a large rectangular mirror on a cream wall in a sunlit modern living room.

A couple transformed their dark apartment using mirrors and the result stuns interior designers worldwide

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

A young couple transformed a cave-like flat into a light-washed home using nothing but mirrors, and designers worldwide are double-tapping...

Pregnant woman in grey vest looking at her baby bump in a bedroom mirror beside a bowl of fruit and glass of water.

In older age, belly fat is more closely linked to hormonal changes than to diet.

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

In the endocrinology waiting room, a woman in her mid‑fifties sits adjusting her jumper, then smooths the waistband of her...

Woman walking on a city street carrying a large brown leather tote bag with three smaller bags and a bicycle nearby.

Longchamp’s “Le Pliage” is back: Why this teenage favourite has become the must-have accessory of 2024.

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

The legendary Longchamp “Le Pliage” shopper - once the faithful companion shuttling between French exercise books and PE kit -...

Person using a cordless vacuum to clean spilled liquid and dry pet food from a wooden floor in a bright room.

This is Tineco’s top vacuum cleaner and it’s currently 66% off.

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

Tineco’s Floor One S7 Steam is a 3‑in‑1 wet and dry vacuum that goes all-in: it vacuums up dust, mops...

Person holding a yellow sponge inside a terracotta pot on a wooden table with plants and gardening supplies.

Brilliant sponge hacks: How old washing-up sponges can save your garden plants

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

An old washing-up sponge can achieve surprising results in the garden. Between eggshells, coffee grounds and leftover compost, many households...

Hand wiping light switch with yellow cloth in a kitchen, spray bottle and phone on countertop nearby.

Most households don't know this kitchen trick – yet it's extremely important.

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

In many kitchens the hob, sink and floor are spotless, yet there’s one small area everyone touches dozens of times...

Person wearing a sleep mask lying in bed with a device by the bedside projecting light onto the wall.

Keeping your bedroom door open at night might improve airflow enough to lower carbon dioxide levels and deepen your sleep

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

A phone screen dims on the bedside table until the last glow disappears and the day is properly over. Out...

Hands holding soil with earthworms over a cultivated field with young plants and gardening tools nearby.

After restoring soil organic matter, carbon sequestration accelerated naturally

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

The soil broke apart like grey powder, slipping from his fingers. No scent, no freshness, no sign of life. Ten...

Hairdresser styling an older woman's short grey hair in a modern salon with products on shelves in the background.

The short layered cut that flatters post-menopausal hair

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

The salon was already full of noise when she came through the door, her fingers worrying the strap of her...

Person writing in a notebook at a wooden table with a mug, alarm clock, sleep mask, and sticky notes nearby.

Psychology reveals why emotional clarity can arrive suddenly, without effort

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

It usually happens somewhere utterly unremarkable. You’re on a bus, watching rain streak a grubby window, looping the same row...

Man in sportswear checking smartwatch while running by river with sunglasses, phone, and water bottle on bench nearby.

Garmin’s Black Friday deal: the Forerunner 255 is 50% off for true athletes.

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

The Garmin Forerunner 255 is a superb smartwatch for athletes at any level, and it’s genuinely comfortable to wear day...

Person planting seeds in a garden bed, surrounded by tools, seed packets, and growing vegetables.

People who plant these vegetables in January know something the others don’t

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

The sky hangs low, your fingers sting with cold, and the soil looks as though it’s dozing. Most people are...

Close-up of a hand writing in a legal document on a wooden desk, next to a gavel and scales of justice.

The Theory That Gives Trump a Blank Check for Aggression

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

It now looms over the 2024 campaign like a loaded pistol left on the table: a legal theory, advanced by...

Person placing a brown leather wallet into back pocket while sitting on an office chair at a wooden desk with a laptop.

This is what happens to your spine when you keep your wallet in your back pocket while driving or sitting at a desk

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

One hand stays on the steering wheel while the other drifts to his lower back, quietly easing an ache. You...

Person sitting at a desk checking storage space on a smartwatch with an open laptop showing a sale page.

Garmin’s Vivoactive is 40% off for Black Friday, but not on their official website.

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

The discounts for this year’s Singles Day on AliExpress are getting more outrageous with every edition. It’s a chance to...