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Garden Tarpaulin: Why It Attracts Snakes in Spring
Harriet Wainwright
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As soon as temperatures rise, attention turns to deckchairs and lawnmowers – yet an inconspicuous garden accessory can attract unwanted...
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How Often Can You Dye Your Hair Safely?
Harriet Wainwright
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But your hair does not forget the chemicals. Hair colour trends change more quickly than most people can follow. Social...
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How an Old Broom Helps Garden Birds Through Winter
Harriet Wainwright
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Across Europe and North America, garden birds are increasingly contending with longer, more severe cold periods and diminishing natural habitat....
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Tyre Pressure: The Quiet Cost to Fuel and Safety
Harriet Wainwright
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Same journey to work, same supermarket trip, same school run. But the figures on the fuel pump continue to rise,...
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How to Clean Wooden Doors Without Destroying Their Shine
Harriet Wainwright
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The living room or kitchen is not the first thing that catches your eye. It is the doors: the hallway...
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End-of-Day Routine: Creating a Calmer Transition Before Bed
Harriet Wainwright
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An end-of-day routine can act as a bridge between the activities completed during the day and the time set aside...
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How a Crushed Clay Dehumidifier Helps Tackle Damp Homes
Harriet Wainwright
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A remarkably low-tech solution then began to make a quiet difference. As energy costs climb and insulation remains inadequate, increasing...
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How to revive a heat-stressed garden with practical care
Harriet Wainwright
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High temperatures and dry spells can leave flower beds looking parched and lifeless. However, a few practical measures can restore...
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The Natural Pigment Trick for Quick Grey Coverage
Harriet Wainwright
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The silver in your part can suddenly make more noise than your outfit. Fortunately, there is a speedy, near-invisible solution...
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How Peppermint Keeps Mice Away This Winter
Harriet Wainwright
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Not a loud noise, merely a soft rustling beyond the kitchen wall, as if somebody were gently scrunching paper in...
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DIY Anti-Grey Shampoo with Coffee, Spices and Plants
Harriet Wainwright
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Many people are looking for a middle ground: they want grey hair to be less noticeable without compromising its texture...
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Nivea Creme 2-Minute Trick for Stubborn Stains
Harriet Wainwright
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An old kitchen trick is currently taking off online: an everyday item from the bathroom cabinet is said to tackle...
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Why Metal Frames Are Replacing Traditional Kitchen Cabinets
Harriet Wainwright
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The smell is what hits you first. It is a faintly sweet blend of bloated chipboard, stale coffee and something…...
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How to Keep Your Home Garden Healthy with Fifteen Minutes a Day
Harriet Wainwright
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Keeping vegetation attractive calls for consistency and sensible choices in the home routine. Even when daily time is limited, a...
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How Often Should You Change Your Bedding and Sheets?
Harriet Wainwright
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Many people keep the same bedding set on the bed for long periods without recognising the risks to everyday wellbeing....
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How to Pack a Carry-On for a Week Without Stress
Harriet Wainwright
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You know that awful drop in your stomach at the check-in desk, when you’re hoping your suitcase has not tipped...
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How Hair Elastics Save Your Flip-Flops at the Beach
Harriet Wainwright
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Walking by the sea calls for practical, comfortable footwear, but unexpected problems are common on holiday. If a strap comes...
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Aluminium Foil Trick in the Toilet: Does It Help Against Limescale?
Harriet Wainwright
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The morning starts, you only want to pop into the bathroom – then you spot limescale rings, urine scale and...
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The Decorator Trick That Makes a Small Living Room Feel Bigger
Harriet Wainwright
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The sofa was pushed hard against the wall. The television had been wedged into a corner. A small rug sat...
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Restore yellowed plastic garden furniture with a simple vinegar and bicarbonate of soda mix
Harriet Wainwright
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When the first spring sunshine draws you outdoors, the terrace can deliver an unwelcome surprise: plastic furniture that was once...
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How Dry Leaves Improve Soil and Protect Your Garden
Harriet Wainwright
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Many people clear fallen garden waste from their lawns without recognising the considerable fertile potential contained in this organic matter....
