1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (473+ words) It's been a bitterly cold week with ice, snow and Arctic conditions gripping the nation - leaving some workplaces feeling just as frigid inside as out. But what temperature threshold allows you to legally stop work and head home without consequences?...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago   (284+ words) During winter, it is very common for pipes to freeze, so households are urged to take precautions to prevent this from happening. A frozen pipe can cost around "200 to fix, according to HomeServe, and leave the home without water and…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago   (330+ words) As ice and snow batter the UK, it is essential for property owners to prevent damage to their homes. The sharp drop in temperatures can increase the chances of frozen pipes. This can even lead to them bursting and significant…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago   (430+ words) The time has arrived to switch on the heating, which brings back the perennial debate about whether to keep your heating running all day or not. The theory behind the "low and slow" approach suggests that maintaining radiators on a…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago   (525+ words) Households across the UK with an induction hob in their kitchen are being urged to spend 25p now to make an important check." For most households, an induction hob is an appliance that is used day in and day out, often…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (336+ words) January has arrived, bringing with it chilly conditions, icy mornings and the potential for snow. Britons have already witnessed temperatures plummet below freezing, with harsh weather expected to continue. Some may have already encountered frozen pipes triggered by plunging temperatures....

4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (212+ words) January is set to be a rather cold month, with temperatures predicted to drop below freezing in the coming weeks. As the mercury plummets, British Gas are warning that at least 54,000 households across the country may need help with their…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (603+ words) Experts have issued an alert to anyone who is placing hot food directly in the freezer. On its website, consumer watchdog, Which?, have noted that if you do this, you could be unknowingly be increasing your energy bills. The expert…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (458+ words) Fire services have issued a warning to anyone with a washing machine or a dishwasher in their kitchen. Christmas is a busy time of year for our kitchens, indeed the entire house, as people stay home and settle in for…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (595+ words) If you're accustomed to pouring all your liquids down the sink, it might be time for a rethink. Plumbing experts are warning Brits about an unexpected cause of 'winter drain problems' that often intensifies over the festive period. The culprit…...