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Hand placing a lemon half inside a dishwasher rack with wine glasses and dishwasher tablets nearby.

Why placing a slice of lemon in the dishwasher can make glasses shine again

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

The cycle finishes, the dishwasher beeps, and for a moment you get that small, domestic glow: task done, glasses clean,...

Person watering potted plant on wooden table with small gardening tools and digital thermometer nearby.

Many people water plants too often because they ignore this sign

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

On Instagram, you see them everywhere: living rooms turned into lush indoor jungles, every houseplant glossy and upright, not a...

Person working on sewing colourful fabric near a sewing machine on a wooden table in a living room.

With this simple sewing idea, old patio cushions will look like new again.

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

Many people bin their old patio cushions as soon as the fabric fades or the seams give way. Yet the...

Person selecting a blue colour swatch from a fan of various paint samples on a wooden desk with books and glasses nearby.

Experts say this is the favourite colour of people with above-average intelligence.

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

On his laptop: a slide deck about AI models-clean charts, hard numbers, nothing sentimental. On his notepad: just one word,...

Person styling woman's hair with a tortoiseshell clip in a bathroom with potted plants in the background.

The trick to know for creating a chic updo in less than a minute

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

You’re due out at 08:30. Your hair, meanwhile, has decided to start its own protest. Somewhere between “I’ll just wear...

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 07, 2026

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

Person blending colourful plastic straws in a blender on a kitchen countertop.

“I cleaned blender blades by blending soapy water inside”

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

Seeds lodge in there. Nut butter bakes itself on. You look down at those steel blades and a little voice...

Woman in denim shirt sitting at a kitchen table with papers and a packed suitcase, looking thoughtful.

Women face backlash for dumping long term partners before retirement to avoid becoming unpaid caregivers

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

It’s not an affair, a midlife crisis, or a sudden dislike of retirement. For a growing number of women, leaving...

Hand pouring powder from a small glass jar into a stainless steel water bottle on a kitchen countertop.

How baking soda can remove coffee stains from thermos bottles

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

The first clue is nearly always the smell. You twist off the lid of your faithful thermos on a Monday...

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 07, 2026

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

Hands adjusting a white towel on a silver towel rail in a modern bathroom with a sink and plant in the background.

The genius hotel trick to keep towels smelling fresh even after several days

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

You can hang a towel with the best intentions, then by day three it’s gone a bit sour. Hotels avoid...

Middle-aged woman with pink highlights in hair smiling at salon while stylist lifts hair.

Meet “stained glass hair”, the chic way to soften grey roots without hiding them

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

Between the cultural push to “age gracefully” and the sheer exhaustion of constant, high-maintenance dye appointments, a discreet new salon...

Woman caring for a potted spider plant on a wooden table with scissors, essential oil, and water jug nearby.

If your spider plant has dry brown tips it’s not underwatering or bad luck it’s your whole idea of plant care that needs a painful rethink

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

Lush green fountains, endless offshoots, that classic Pinterest vision of an “easy-care living-room jungle”. Then one day the brown, dried-up...

Person repotting a green monstera plant indoors next to other potted plants and gardening tools on wood floor.

Repotting monstera: When is the right time?

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

The fashionable houseplant with its large, split and perforated leaves often outgrows its pot faster than many people expect. Sooner...

Three dogs on leads in a bright room, one sitting near a gate, and two in the background being walked by people.

A puppy watches his brothers leave the shelter as volunteers fear his unusual split nose is putting families off

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

The three-month-old puppy arrived with the same wagging tail and bright, expectant gaze as the rest of his litter. But...

Person planting a flowering plant in a garden bed surrounded by potted flowers and gardening tools.

The plants to plant in November for a spring-blooming garden

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

Cool air overhead, and soil beneath that still carries a lingering warmth: November quietly lays the groundwork for next season’s...

Woman on train platform with laptop and documents, holding a passport. Train in background with mountains visible.

Switzerland is looking for 85,000 workers: salaries from €3,500 to €6,500, here are the jobs that are hiring

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

Employers just across the Swiss border are intensifying their search for overseas staff, putting forward competitive pay and long-term job...

Woman sitting at a wooden table reaching into a box with a plate of healthy food and an open book nearby.

The meal timing strategy that nutritionists say regulates hunger hormones and reduces unnecessary snacking throughout the entire day

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

Sarah finds herself glaring at the office vending machine for the third time today, stomach rumbling even though lunch was...

Woman in sunglasses, trench coat, white t-shirt and jeans holding a wicker bag on a sunny street cafe background

Spring trend: Alexandra Lamy shows how effortlessly cool retro jeans can look.

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

As the temperature climbs and the first cafés start putting tables out on their terraces, the same question returns every...

Pregnant woman stands in field near a tractor spraying crops and a box with DNA model and vials on it.

Pesticide Exposure Could Increase Disease Risk For The Next 20 Generations

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

Health risks from synthetic chemicals in the environment may not end with the people directly exposed. Evidence suggests they can...

Man in trench coat checking phone under a large clock and Underground sign at dusk on a busy London street.

Clocks changing earlier in 2026 will disrupt UK daily life with darker evenings commuters fearing for safety and divided opinions over whether the change is necessary at all

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

At about 16:15 on a wet Tuesday near the end of October, Clapham Junction can already feel like it’s been...