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Man replacing a ceiling light bulb in a cosy, well-lit living room with tools on a nearby cabinet.

An electrician explains why some lamps burn out more quickly than others.

Harriet Pemberton • April 09, 2026

An electrician is perched on a stepladder, one hand on the lampholder, the other hovering over a switched-off light switch....

Young boy planting seeds in a wooden tray surrounded by colourful flowers on a patio garden.

These nine turbo flowers will fill your spring garden in just weeks.

Harriet Pemberton • April 09, 2026

Between dull beds and bare containers, spring can feel like a let-down - but a handful of cleverly chosen blooms...

Two blue tits near a wooden birdhouse on a tree with a birdbath and white flowers nearby

Brilliant garden tip: How to attract lots of tits to your garden

Harriet Pemberton • April 09, 2026

Many gardens feel quiet and empty - but with a few well-chosen tweaks, your outdoor space can become a lively...

Person spraying liquid from a spray bottle onto moss in a garden with a box of powder and water jug nearby.

Brilliant 75p powder trick: How to remove moss from your lawn without using vinegar

Harriet Pemberton • April 09, 2026

After wet winters, a lawn can end up looking more like a brown sponge than a lush green play area...

Person pouring liquid detergent onto a stained cream towel in front of a washing machine.

Stop using too much detergent, cleaning specialists say it leaves residue on fabrics

Harriet Pemberton • April 09, 2026

The utility room has that “just washed” fragrance - like a synthetic meadow captured in a bottle. The washing machine...

Person emptying kitchen scraps into a compost bin in a sunny garden with plants and flowers.

Most gardeners blame their soil when the real problem is what they keep throwing in the trash

Harriet Pemberton • April 09, 2026

On a dull Tuesday evening, just before the wheelie bins were due out, I watched a neighbour in mud-caked clogs...

Person pruning pear tree branches in snowy orchard during winter, with tools and bench nearby.

I almost waited for spring”: the one mistake to avoid with these 4 fruit trees if you want a bumper crop

Harriet Pemberton • April 09, 2026

Many home gardeners only really pay attention to their fruit trees once the buds begin to plump up. By that...

Young man painting a beige wall indoors using a paintbrush near a window with natural light.

How to paint a room perfectly without tape and without leaving any visible brush strokes on the edges or corners anywhere

Harriet Pemberton • April 09, 2026

Last Saturday morning I saw my neighbour, Steve, step out of his garage clutching a roll of painter’s tape so...

Hand opening a foil lid of a yogurt pot on a wooden countertop with bowls of berries and nuts nearby.

Nutrition expert raves: This Lidl product for £1.40 is really worth buying.

Harriet Pemberton • April 09, 2026

In day-to-day life, two goals often collide: keeping the food shop as cheap as possible while still eating reasonably well....

Young scientist in a lab coat examining a plant sample in a sealed plastic bag at a laboratory bench.

Researchers may have finally figured out why lithium batteries degrade

Harriet Pemberton • April 09, 2026

Scientists believed they had pinned down why high‑energy batteries fail-until a nanoscale experiment overturned a decades‑old assumption. For a long...

Woman walking in a bright, modern living room with beige sofa, wooden coffee table, and large window with plants outside.

How to make your small living room look twice as large using five furniture placement tricks that cost absolutely nothing

Harriet Pemberton • April 09, 2026

Sarah stood in her cramped living room, mug of coffee in hand, trying to work out how her neighbour’s identical...

Person adjusting settings on a front-loading washing machine with laundry detergent and towels nearby.

Avoid the “express” cycle: five tips to reduce your washing machine’s energy use.

Harriet Pemberton • April 09, 2026

Sometimes, a few everyday habits can make a real difference to both your bank balance and the planet. Across France,...

Person sprinkling salt into a saucepan on a kitchen counter with a wooden spoon inside the pot.

The baking soda method to clean burnt pots that restaurants swear by

Harriet Pemberton • April 09, 2026

Amid the countless ways to tackle stubborn grime, one old-school approach still shines for being both straightforward and remarkably effective:...

Young man adjusting a pink and white orchid plant on a wooden table in a traditional Japanese room.

The secretive japanese routine that forces orchids to burst back into color no heating no fertiliser only touch and timing plant lovers hail it as tradition purists decry it as abuse

Harriet Pemberton • April 09, 2026

Across Japan, there’s a low-voiced practice you’ll hear hinted at in growers’ circles and from the back of tiny florists:...

Woman applying hair oil to wet hair in a bright bathroom with a comb and towels on the counter

Glossy hair in one go: This new hair oil delivers a stunning effect.

Harriet Pemberton • April 09, 2026

Many of us respond by piling on more styling, more straightener passes and more products - and end up making...

Woman in apron cooking with air fryer and slow cooker on kitchen counter with fresh vegetables and phone nearby

Goodbye air fryer as a new kitchen gadget promises nine cooking methods and leaves home cooks fiercely divided

Harriet Pemberton • April 09, 2026

A streamlined new worktop appliance is starting to challenge the air fryer’s crown, with brands claiming it can stand in...

Person removing roasted vegetables and chicken from a modern countertop oven in a bright kitchen.

Goodbye air fryer: new kitchen gadget that replaces 9 appliances divides home cooks and chefs alike

Harriet Pemberton • April 09, 2026

The first time I clocked one, it looked as though a chunky Bluetooth speaker had collided with a mini oven...

Person rinsing a rectangular container in a modern kitchen sink beside a drying rack with plates and glasses.

Say goodbye to the dish rack in the sink as a sleek space-saving trend transforms modern kitchens

Harriet Pemberton • April 09, 2026

The sink is overflowing again: plates stacked like a leaning tower, glasses teetering on cutlery, and a soggy dish rack...

Two people in a modern kitchen with wooden cabinets and a laptop on a wooden breakfast bar.

Goodbye kitchen islands: the 2026 trend replacing them is more practical, more elegant, and already transforming modern homes

Harriet Pemberton • April 09, 2026

On a wet Tuesday night, I watched a couple in their thirties drift slowly around their brand-new kitchen island, wine...

Woman walking on a park path with a pram and child on a tricycle in the background on a sunny day.

M&S leather sandals reviewed: a comfy summer shoe trend for adventurous mums.

Harriet Pemberton • April 09, 2026

Mums know the drill: shoes need to go on fast in the morning, stay comfortable all day, and still look...

Person adding rosemary into a steaming pot on a gas stove in a sunlit kitchen.

Boiling rosemary is the most controversial home trick my grandmother taught me, and it completely transforms the atmosphere of your home

Harriet Pemberton • April 09, 2026

The first time my grandmother told me to “boil a pot of rosemary until the house calms down”, I assumed...