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How to prevent spiders in the house

20 November 2024
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Decluttering tips for your home

18 November 2024
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Energy saving tips for your storage heaters

15 November 2024
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How to fix a leaking toilet

12 November 2024
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10 steps to plumbing in a washing machine

06 November 2024
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How to start saving money

01 November 2024
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How to set your programmable thermostat

31 October 2024
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How to repair a dripping tap

20 October 2024
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Cheap decorating ideas for living rooms

08 October 2024
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Upcycling wooden furniture for beginners

02 October 2024
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Budget garden makeover ideas

05 August 2024
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Free Family Garden Games

01 August 2024
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Hot weather tips for pets

30 July 2024
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How to hang curtains right first time

19 July 2024
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How to start composting at home

15 July 2024
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How to spot and avoid loan sharks

12 July 2024
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Household safety tips for DIY

10 July 2024
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Healthy snacks on the go for the whole family

28 June 2024
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How to stay safe in hot weather

26 June 2024
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Getting your garden ready for summer

24 June 2024
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Summer home maintenance checklist

07 June 2024
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Tips to keep kids cool in hot weather

05 June 2024
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Home DIY tool kit essentials for renters

03 June 2024
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Energy saving tips for Summer

03 June 2024
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How to install blinds in your home

30 May 2024
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How to change a fuse at home

28 May 2024
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How to get rid of ants in the house quickly

21 May 2024
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How to fix cracks in plaster

16 May 2024
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How to spot signs of hoarding

14 May 2024
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How to get help with debt

10 May 2024
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How to change a door handle

09 May 2024
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Guide to electrical safety checks

07 May 2024
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How to brighten up a bathroom on a budget

12 April 2024
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Kitchen appliance maintenance tips

10 April 2024
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Budget-friendly home cleaning hacks

08 April 2024
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Top tips for spring gardening success

04 April 2024
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How to reseal a bath or shower

27 March 2024
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A guide to caring for houseplants year-round

25 March 2024
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10 electrical safety tips at home

20 March 2024
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How to fix a smelly washing machine

18 March 2024
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Top home storage ideas for renters

15 March 2024
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Step-By-Step: How to put up shelves

13 March 2024
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How to prevent dust at home

29 February 2024
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Spring home maintenance checklist

26 February 2024
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Do you need contents insurance when renting?

22 February 2024
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Home painting tips and hacks

21 February 2024
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Winter wellness tips for all the family

19 February 2024
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Doorstep scams to look out for

14 February 2024
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Clever kitchen storage ideas on a budget

14 February 2024
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What to do when your toilet won’t flush

08 February 2024
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How to prevent water damage in your home

05 February 2024
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How to improve boiler efficiency at home

02 February 2024
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What’s the ideal room temperature in winter

30 January 2024
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Energy saving tips for winter

22 January 2024
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Household sustainability and recycling tips

19 January 2024
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How to prepare for snow and ice

15 January 2024
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Have a 'green' Christmas this year - let's sleigh the waste

20 December 2023
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Free Christmas activities for all the family

19 December 2023
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Winter money-saving tips

18 December 2023
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How to prepare for storms

13 December 2023
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How to prepare for storms

13 December 2023
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What to do if your boiler breaks in winter

08 December 2023
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Easy Christmas crafts to make at home

06 December 2023
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Hygge Winter Ideas for Your Home

29 November 2023
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Top tips for saving money at Christmas

28 November 2023
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Winter gardening maintenance

23 November 2023
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Winter help, resources, and support from Places for People

21 November 2023
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Get your home ready for winter

17 November 2023
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How to repressurise a boiler

16 November 2023
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What to do if your home floods

14 November 2023
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Making an emergency fire action plan for your household

10 November 2023
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How to balance a radiator

07 November 2023
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Clever ways to dry clothes indoors in autumn and winter

05 November 2023
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How to defrost a condensate pipe

02 November 2023
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How to bleed a radiator

01 November 2023
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Winter fire safety

30 October 2023
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Tips to safely keep warm this winter

27 October 2023
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Prevent frozen pipes and taps this winter

26 October 2023
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Busting home energy saving myths

24 October 2023
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How to prevent condensation and mould at home

23 October 2023
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How to unblock a bathroom sink

20 October 2023
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Budget-friendly easy Halloween crafts for families

20 October 2023
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  • Sustainability and the environment

Understanding (Ultra) Low Emission Zones and Clean Air Zones

20 October 2023
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A guide to bedbug busting

18 October 2023
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Draught-proofing tips for your home

12 October 2023
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Why aren’t my radiators heating up?

06 October 2023
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  • Gardens and outdoor spaces

Essential garden jobs for autumn

04 October 2023
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How to make your home cosy for Autumn

22 September 2023
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How to save energy when cooking

21 September 2023
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5 steps to radiator efficiency

10 August 2023
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How to use a smart meter in your home

02 August 2023
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5 steps to get your home ready for Autumn

21 July 2023
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  • Gardens and outdoor spaces

Summer fire safety guide

21 June 2023
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10 tips to keep your home cool during summer

16 June 2023
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Flooded home? What to do first

28 April 2023
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What to do if you have no hot water

03 March 2023
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Protecting yourself against scams

25 January 2023
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Preparing your home and garden for bad weather

11 January 2023
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Food storage tips to save money

09 January 2023
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10 general repairs you can do around your home

05 December 2022
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  • Electrics

How to prepare for a power cut

02 December 2022
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Pest prevention tips for your home

17 November 2022
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How to manage your frozen pipes

08 November 2022
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  • Electrics

How to deal with complete electrical failure

10 October 2022
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  • Condensation, damp and mould

10 ways to reduce condensation in your home

06 October 2022
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How to get your boiler ready for winter

06 October 2022