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Barber trimming young man's hair with electric clippers in a modern barbershop with wooden decor.

Barbers recommend this haircut for men whose hair won’t stay in place

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

The man in the chair studies his reflection, brow slightly furrowed. His hair is clean and glossy, but it refuses...

Person planting seedlings in a garden with fresh plants, gardening supplies, and a steaming cup of tea nearby.

Planting time in March: The ideal moment to attract luck and renewal.

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

On the balcony, winter still had its gloomy leftovers: dull grey pots, brittle stalks, and a watering can with a...

Middle-aged woman smiling while working on a laptop at a sunlit kitchen table with a notebook and hand sanitizer.

The “square crop with lifted crown”: a short cut that revives fine, ageing hair

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

He sits in my chair, stares at himself in the mirror, squints… then lifts his fringe with one finger. “When...

Hand scooping uncooked rice from a glass jar with a wooden spoon on a kitchen countertop.

Why rice keeps salt flowing when humid air makes it clump

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

The salt shaker has let you down again. You only wanted a quick sprinkle over sliced tomatoes, but instead you...

Hairdresser cutting a young man's hair in a modern salon with styling products on the counter.

The subtle textured cut that gives fine, thinning hair a second chance

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

The man in my chair had that expression I know all too well: one hand gripping the armrest, the other...

Hands sprinkling fertiliser on a tomato plant in a raised garden bed with ripe tomatoes on a plate nearby.

With this kitchen classic, your tomatoes will suddenly taste sweeter.

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

Caring for tomato plants can take months: watering, feeding, tying in the stems - and then the first harvest lands...

Person sitting on wooden step, touching bare feet on dewy grass next to shoes and a jug of water.

Walking barefoot on grass to ground yourself and ease minor stress after a long day

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

You step outside with your phone still in your hand, more out of habit than necessity. Emails, alerts, a message...

Hands washing a plastic container with dish soap and a sponge on a kitchen countertop near a window.

The quick trick for removing stubborn tomato sauce stains from plastic containers

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

You unzip your lunch bag at work, starving, thumb already drifting towards your phone. Yesterday’s pasta was brilliant, so you’re...

Person in sweater checking indoor air quality monitor near open window, with morning light and coffee steam visible.

The overlooked reason indoor spaces feel oppressive in winter

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

The office radiators were at it again: a persistent hiss, blasting out that dense, desiccating warmth that makes a jumper...

Young man warming a powdered doughnut by a wood-burning stove in a cosy living room.

Lidl Berliners in the stove: a Polish YouTuber’s provocative heating experiment during the energy crisis

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

As energy prices across Europe continue to bite, a Polish YouTuber has tested an option that sounds like an internet...

Woman with long red hair getting a haircut at a salon, seated with eyes closed and a hairdresser holding scissors.

Hair professionals say this cut is ideal if your hair volume changes with humidity

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

The woman standing in front of you on the Tube is dealing with the very same thing. At 08:00 her...

Woman sitting at a kitchen table with a healthy meal, glass of water, and papers, looking thoughtfully out the window.

We Were Wrong About Fasting, Massive Review Finds

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

Ever found yourself wondering whether missing breakfast will leave you woolly-headed at work? Or worried that intermittent fasting might make...

Woman opening wooden cabinet door in a bright living room with family photos and a lamp on top

Old heirlooms, not junk: How Gran’s cabinet becomes a modern design favourite

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

Many homes across the German-speaking world face the same dilemma: a hefty buffet cabinet or Gran’s carved chest of drawers...

Two people arranging books and a plant on a large blue shelving unit in a bright living room.

IKEA surprises with the BILLY bookcase in deep cobalt blue – a new take on the iconic furniture.

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

For decades, IKEA’s BILLY bookcase has turned up everywhere: student flats, busy family homes and carefully styled design lofts. Now...

Person wearing gloves spraying plants with a clear liquid from a spray bottle in a garden on a sunny day

Washing-up liquid for weeds: kitchen trick for the garden put to the test

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

Online and in gardening forums, a “hack” is currently doing the rounds that sounds almost too good to be true:...

Mature woman in workout clothes squats while lifting dumbbells in a bright, tidy living room.

Even Mild Strength Training Now Can Save Your Mobility Later

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

Getting up from a chair ought to feel routine, not like an ordeal. But for many older adults, everyday actions...

Person examining documents with a magnifying glass, laptop and calendar on a wooden desk.

US Social Security rules may change again here is what future retirees should pay attention to

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

Coffee’s gone lukewarm. Phones are out, Social Security calculators open, and the conversation has dropped to a hush: “full retirement...

Scientist in lab coat reviewing documents by a laptop with a plant and crop field in the background.

Retracted: The Monsanto-Backed Paper That Told Us Roundup Was Safe

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

A scientific review paper asserting that the weed killer glyphosate (sold under the brand name Roundup) “does not pose a...

Person using a digital meter to measure moisture in a log on a wooden table, with stacked firewood in the background.

Firewood myths shattered: why heating 80 to 120 m² can burn through far more cubic meters than most homeowners want to admit

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

A delivery lorry reverses in, the tailboard clatters down, and a whole heap of logs thunders onto the drive. The...

Person planting seeds in soil beside blue and white flowering plants in a garden bed on a sunny day.

Sow now: This delicate flower will bring colour to your garden all summer long.

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

Many home gardeners face the same spring dilemma: which flower will deliver maximum colour in borders and pots-with the least...

Person reviewing character designs at a desk with controllers, papers, and a computer monitor.

The God of War remake urgently needs to change these sequences. It would be a shame if this doesn’t happen!

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

Kratos may be set to return to his roots in a potential remake of the classic trilogy - but one...