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How to rescue your garden from storm damage – 5 things to check and do now to avoid future problems
Wet and windy weather wreaking havoc on your garden? Look this way...
By Kayleigh Dray
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How to take root cuttings and fill your garden borders with perennials for free
Colourful flowers? That come back every year? For free? It’s a no-brainer…
By Kayleigh Dray
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3 reasons why your washing machine is leaking from underneath - and what you can do to fix it, according to experts
A leaking washing machine can mean a multitude of problems...
By Kezia Reynolds
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Don't fall for these 8 patio heater mistakes, warn experts — this is how to heat your outdoor space safely (and efficiently!)
These are the most common patio heater pitfalls
By Sophie King
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How long do sweet peas take to germinate? Experts explain long how you'll need to wait and ways to speed it up
Patience is a virtue when it comes to growing beautiful flowers, but this is how long you can expect sweet peas to take
By Katie Sims
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What to do with a pond in winter — five measures to take care of your garden’s water feature this winter
Help your pond survive the cold snap with these expert tips
By Katie Sims
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How to clean a velvet chair and remove stains in 5 easy steps - expert tricks to get it looking like new in no time
Knowing how to clean velvet chairs is essential for keeping your chairs looking their best – the experts reveal their top tips
By Holly Reaney
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How to get nail polish out of carpet – 2 fool-proof methods carpet experts swear by to get rid of this stubborn stain
Finally say goodbye to those dreaded stains
By Kezia Reynolds
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Where should I place a fiddle leaf fig plant in my home? The 3 perfect locations. according to houseplant experts
To help you figure out where to place a fiddle leaf fig plant in your home, we've chosen three perfect spots to help you out
By Holly Reaney
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How to clean extractor fan filters in 2 steps - cleaning experts reveal the easiest method to get rid of grease
It's super important to clean your extractor fan filters - luckily, it's really easy to do!
By Kezia Reynolds
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When to plant broad beans – experts reveal the perfect planting window for a successful crop
The best time to sow and grow broad bean seeds
By Jenny McFarlane
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Why is my heat pump blowing cold air? Experts warn it could be one of these five things — and three of them need immediate attention
Get your heat pump back up and running again in no time
By Lauren Bradbury
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5 ways to use rubbing alcohol for a spotless home, according to cleaning experts
This £5 buy can clean a multitude of household sins
By Kezia Reynolds
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How often do you clean your bathroom? Cleaning experts reveal the daily, weekly and monthly cleaning tasks we should all be doing
Regular cleaning is needed to keep your bathroom fresh and clean
By Kezia Reynolds
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Are you overlooking this one key factor in your hunt for a good mattress? Sleep experts say it's the key to a good night's rest
Sleep experts explain why the breathability of your mattress is a vital ingredient in getting a good night's sleep
By Zoë Phillimore
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Is it too late to plant tulips in January? You'll be thrilled to know it's not – so long as you are mindful of these things
What you need to know when planting tulip bulbs in January
By Holly Reaney
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How to remove ivy from a house - experts explain how to banish the plant for good
A step-by-step guide to eradicating this self-clinging species
By Rebecca Lawton
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How long does it take to tile a bathroom? Why tiling experts recommend giving yourself a week to complete this task
As a general rule of thumb, this is how long you should be leaving to get the job done properly
By Kezia Reynolds
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What is crop rotation? The secret expert gardeners use to guarantee a successful bumper crop of vegetables every year
It's the key to vegetable garden success
By Sophie King
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Have you been using your electric heater all wrong? Experts reveal the 7 most common mistakes running up your energy bills
Here's what you should be doing instead
By Jullia Joson
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How to use old towels in the garden — 6 creative ways to protect your plants (and your knees!)
Don’t throw them away just yet!
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to install a TRV — a step-by-step guide to fitting thermostatic radiator valves for a more efficient heating system
Thermostatic radiator valves offer you complete control
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to get rid of black mould in a shower — 5 natural ways to kill the spores
You should never ignore black mould in your shower
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to get rid of electronics - 5 ways to dispose of old electricals after decluttering, and earn a bit of cash too
Because you can't just put your electricals in the bin
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to propagate a fiddle leaf fig – 3 easy steps to grow more of these striking, on-trend houseplants for free
Propagate a fiddle leaf fig to multiply your collection of this favourite houseplant
By Holly Reaney
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How to chit seed potatoes — 4 simple steps, and why gardening experts say it's key to bumper harvests
Grow more gardener's gold than ever before
By Sophie King
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How to test a mattress in store – a sleep expert's top tips
How to test a mattress in-store – advice from a sleep expert
By Amy Lockwood