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Our house manual guides cover every aspect of managing your home. We have advice for those buying, selling or renting. We can help you manage your bills, create a new cleaning regime or organise your rooms.
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Is a wall-mounted or freestanding electric heater better? The differences to consider before wasting money on the wrong one
How to choose which one is best for your home, according to experts
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to reset your boiler when it locks out – why it happens and an easy expert-approved step-by-step to fix it
Is your heating not coming on? Your boiler could have gone into ‘lock out’
By Jenny McFarlane
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How to wash a weighted blanket the right way – to protect it and your washing machine from damage
A step-by-step guide to the best way to wash a weighted blanket
By Jenny McFarlane
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What does your roof look like in the snow? How snow and frost can indicate if it’s time to upgrade your loft insulation
Use the poor weather to see how heat escapes your home
By Kezia Reynolds
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Oil-filled radiator vs fan heater - which one is best for staying warm on a budget this winter?
We pipped these two portable heaters against each other
By Lauren Bradbury
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5 decluttering trends to try in 2025 – these are the trends taking off on social media at the moment
The experts share their top tips for getting on top of clutter this year
By Ellis Cochrane
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How to bleed a radiator without a radiator key — banish cold spots and improve the efficiency of your heating system with this alternative tool
You don’t necessarily need a radiator key, but you should still exercise caution
By Lauren Bradbury
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What is the cheapest electric heater to run? The best way to heat a room quickly and save money, according to experts
Experts advise on the cheapest electric heater to run, so you can be mindful of costs while staying warm this winter
By Jullia Joson
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How many electric heaters do you need to heat a house? It all depends on these 5 things, according to experts
5 things to consider if you want to know exactly how many you’ll need to beat the chill this winter
By Lauren Bradbury
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Are you using the right amount of detergent in your washing machine? The tell-tale signs you’re using too much or too little
You could be doing your laundry routine all wrong
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to clean a washing machine with soda crystals — why experts say you should ditch bicarbonate of soda for this cheaper alternative
Live in a hard water area? Soda crystals will be your best friend
By Lauren Bradbury
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The best remortgage deals for January 2025
If your mortgage rate is soon to expire here are some of the best remortgage deals on the market, expert hints on when to switch and tips for choosing your next deal
By Samantha Partington
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The best first-time buyer mortgages available right now
Buying your first property is an exciting but expensive life event which is why it is crucial that you get the best first-time buyer mortgage to suit your needs
By Samantha Partington
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4 surprising things you can clean with a tennis ball, according to the professionals
Put your tennis balls to good use with these top tips
By Katie Sims
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15 decluttering methods – expert-approved, tried and tested techniques that really work
From the 50/50 rule to Swedish death cleaning, we take a look at the clutter busters that really work
By Jenny McFarlane
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Stanley Tucci’s Shark vacuum cleaner is one of the brand’s bestselling products — right now it’s £200 off
Stanley loves a Shark, too!
By Lauren Bradbury
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Is it cheaper to leave your heating on all day? The official answer plus the exceptions you need to know about
There's plenty of debate on whether you should leave your heating on low all day – this is what you need to know
By Rebecca Knight
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I tried the 5 Senses Cleaning Method and finally knew where to start my big clean
If you never where to start cleaning, give the 5 Senses Cleaning Method a try
By Kezia Reynolds
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I love a to-do list and the 1-3-5 method is one of the most efficient decluttering methods I’ve tried
If you like how methodical a to-do list is , this is the decluttering method for you
By Kezia Reynolds
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What to do if your boiler pressure is too low – an expert-approved step-by-step to repressurise your system easily and effectively
Experts reveal the easiest way to get your heating system firing up efficiently again
By Jenny McFarlane
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I’m a lazy cleaner and the micro-decluttering method is perfect for those short on time and motivation
If you don't like cleaning, this is the only decluttering method you need
By Kezia Reynolds
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How much does it cost to run an air fryer? Do they save money?
We've calculated what it will cost to cook with an air fryer following the new July energy price cap
By Katie Sims
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6 things you should declutter in January — the manageable tasks professional organisers recommend tackling now
Don't burn yourself out at the start of 2025, instead break decluttering down into smaller chunks to tick off your list
By Emma Rinaldi
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How to get rid of items after a declutter — 3 ways to get your unwanted stuff out of your home
Ready to part ways with some items, but unsure what to do with them? Here's the expert advice you need
By Katie Sims
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The 11 cleaning jobs I always do in January as a cleaning and home organisation expert to kick off the New Year
You don't need to scrub the house from top to bottom, these 11 jobs are the best place to start
By Lynsey Crombie
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I tried the 'Delivery Box Decluttering Method' and it’s completely changed my attitude toward shopping
I will be taking a more mindful approach from now on
By Kezia Reynolds
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Keep clutter at bay in 2025 with this year-long easy decluttering schedule, recommended by professional organisers
Keep on top of clutter once and for all, with this easy-to-follow plan
By Eilidh Williams