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Suede blonde, the coolest blonde shade of the winter
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Soft light, muted warmth and absolutely no brassiness: a new blonde is quietly taking over winter colour appointments from London...
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Why men should avoid alcohol-based aftershaves if they have sensitive skin under their beard stubble
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A quick splash of aftershave, that sharp alcoholic bite, and the skin beneath your beard stubble suddenly feels as though...
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Getting up to pee at night? Screens may be to blame, says a new study
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Fresh evidence suggests there may be a less obvious reason you keep waking up at night: the number of hours...
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The clever trick of cleaning burnt pans using salt and vinegar
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The scent arrives before you do: a harsh, smoky bitterness rolling out of the kitchen, followed by the very particular...
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Salt mixed with dishwashing liquid: the simple home remedy that can solve a surprisingly big problem in your kitchen
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Across social media and in cleaning forums, one low-effort combination has been doing the rounds: table salt mixed with everyday...
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People who plant these vegetables in January know something the others don’t
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The sky hangs low, your fingers sting with cold, and the soil looks as though it’s dozing. Most people are...
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Scratches on glass-ceramic cooktops: removal in four simple steps
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The first mark nearly always turns up on a Sunday evening. You’ve finished tidying the kitchen, the glass-ceramic cooktop is...
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Fat burning on an empty stomach: Does exercising before breakfast really offer greater benefits?
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Many people lace up at dawn and head out before breakfast, convinced that every fasted mile is a direct attack...
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1 in 5 people is going to be laid off in France by this telecom giant
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People aren’t suddenly raising their voices. If anything, conversations have become oddly flat. Half-finished coffees sit by keyboards, monitors glow...
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The 3 Bathroom Items You Should Never Share, According to Science
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Imagine being away from home and realising you’ve forgotten the basics - a towel, a razor or a toothbrush. Is...
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Gardeners swear by this unexpected kitchen ingredient to stop ants invading flower pots
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The first ants tend to show up without fanfare. You spot one, then a handful more, and before long there’s...
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What are the thousands of giant spiders now roaming free in the UK?
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For years, an unassuming trial has been taking place in Britain’s wetlands, involving thousands of hand-sized predators that most people...
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Tired of bending down to clean? This Tineco, now 40% off, easily fits under furniture.
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Amazon’s Spring Flash Sales are back, and the e-commerce giant is rolling out steep discounts across a wide range of...
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Ikea surprises with bamboo blinds: a stylish alternative to curtains for the living room.
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Many people who want a living room that feels more contemporary, calmer and still inviting are turning to bamboo at...
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How office organisation boosts creativity
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A colleague has been hunting for ten minutes for a file that “must have been somewhere around here”. Someone else...
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The fast-growing, year-round blooming flower that’s now captivating architects around the world
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A fast-growing tropical climber is ticking two boxes at once, turning the smallest outdoor nooks into soft, leafy “rooms” for...
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Why rubbing lemon peel on stainless steel removes fingerprints
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It nearly always happens the moment you’ve finished tidying up. The sink is gleaming, the worktops are bare, and your...
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Flour: the surprisingly simple way to lift grease from a greasy hob (stovetop)
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The frying pan was still giving off heat, the kitchen air carried that unmistakable scent of onions in oil, and...
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Garmin Forerunner 255: If you’re quick, you might get it at 57% off ⚡️
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Endurance-focused yet genuinely versatile, the Garmin Forerunner 255 is a GPS smartwatch that suits a wide range of athletes. For...
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The shoe that makes you look younger after 50 (even in the rain)
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Coats are getting thinner, umbrellas are stationed by the front door, and the same question returns every time you step...
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This mainstay of osteoarthritis treatment delivers more modest results than expected
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For years, GPs and specialists have delivered a familiar message to people with painful, stiff joints: keep moving. New evidence...
