8+ hour, 14+ min ago   (893+ words) Is 19C still the gold standard, or have we been clinging to an outdated benchmark? The famous 19C recommendation dates back to the oil crises of the 1970s, when governments across Europe urged households to reduce energy consumption. It became a simple, memorable…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (495+ words) A blocked shower drain that leaves water around your ankles never feels urgent until it ruins your morning. In one bathroom, the answer came from a single so called miracle product. Cleaning influencer Kaye Marie has praised Buster Bathroom Drain…...

2+ week, 5+ hour ago   (747+ words) Every home has those awkward narrow gaps that are too small for proper furniture but too large to ignore completely. The space beside the washing machine, that sliver between the bathroom sink and wall, the corner of your office that…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (326+ words) When you've got a house full of kids, pets and one very messy partner, you can never have enough storage. From chairs with hidden space inside to trolleys you can move to wherever they're needed, places in which to put…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (442+ words) Airing your home is crucial for ensuring good indoor air quality, eliminating pollutants and maintaining a healthy environment. However, finding the right balance can be tricky, especially when you want to avoid cooling the house. So, how do you choose…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (428+ words) Induction hobs are a common sight in kitchens. They're electric and their heating mechanism is based on the principles of electromagnetic induction. Although they have been available since the 1970s, induction hobs back then were primarily for professional use by chefs…...

1+ mon, 9+ hour ago   (417+ words) Whether it's just after you wake up or right before bed, airing your bedroom during winter is more than a matter of comfort " it's essential for your health. Experts recommend it even when temperatures drop, and it doesn't take long....

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (226+ words) If you're thinking about giving your home a refresh this year, brace yourself: the paint colour everyone's talking about for 2026 isn't pastel pink or trendy grey, it's brown. Yes, brown! Interior designer Aoife Maria, who shares her home styling tips…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (382+ words) The short answer is no. Even rooms you rarely use should never be left completely unheated. According to heating specialists at Thermor, switching radiators off in certain rooms creates large temperature differences within a home. Cold air from unheated spaces…...

2+ mon, 4+ day ago   (431+ words) Lighting can be functional, pretty " just look at all the Christmas lights everywhere at the moment " and can help set the mood. It adds warmth to a space, enhances the look of a room and brings to life those elements…...