Page 19 - News

Hand inserting a one euro coin into a supermarket trolley in daylight.

Supermarket Trolley Without a Coin: What Now?

Oliver Hartwell • September 22, 2026

What now? The situation will be familiar to many people: you are standing by the line of trolleys with your...

Young man sorting laundry by a washing machine, holding a beige bra and knitted sweater indoors.

These 4 textiles should not go in the washing machine

Oliver Hartwell • September 22, 2026

Many people automatically choose the standard cycle, throw “whatever” into the drum and press start. This may seem fine for...

Man fitting brown window blinds in a bright room with snow visible outside the window.

Insulating a Roller Shutter Box: Save Energy and Stop Draughts

Oliver Hartwell • September 22, 2026

If you can feel an icy draught by the window in winter, leaky glazing is usually the first suspect. Yet...

Woman standing in a modern minimalist bathroom with beige tones, a large mirror, and glass shower enclosure.

15-Square-Metre Paris Studio: From Gloomy Wet Room to Bright Mini Bathroom

Oliver Hartwell • September 22, 2026

A bleak wet room has been transformed into a bright, thoughtfully designed mini bathroom, demonstrating just how much comfort can...

Young man washing dishes at kitchen sink with natural light from window and plants nearby

What a Full Sink Reveals About Stress, Emotions and Everyday Pressure

Oliver Hartwell • September 22, 2026

A glance at an overflowing kitchen sink can reveal more than any personality test - particularly about stress, emotions and...

Man wearing a cap rummaging through a drawer in a bedroom with stolen valuables scattered around.

Where Burglars Look for Valuables: Hiding Places to Avoid

Oliver Hartwell • September 22, 2026

Police, insurers and former burglars describe a clear pattern: offenders nearly always follow the same route and deliberately target particular...

Person scrubbing moss off patio tiles with soapy water, blue bucket and green watering can nearby, dog and child in backgroun

Remove Moss from Your Terrace with Washing-Up Liquid Instead of a Pressure Washer

Oliver Hartwell • September 22, 2026

In spring, many people step out onto their terrace and find the same problem: slippery green growth, damp joints and...

Person in orange sweater and beige blanket grabbing steaming tea from wooden table near thermostat reading 20°C.

19 °C or 20 °C: The Better Home Heating Temperature

Oliver Hartwell • September 22, 2026

New findings, however, cast serious doubt on that figure. Politicians, energy advisers and heating campaigns have all but set the...

Person fitting white ceramic tiles on a bathroom wall with tile adhesive and tools nearby.

Wall Tiles: The Wood Batten Trick That Stops Them Sliding

Oliver Hartwell • September 22, 2026

With one straightforward trick, this will not happen again. Anyone planning to refresh their bathroom or kitchen in spring will...

Woman washing hair with shampoo in bathroom while looking in the mirror with toiletry bottles on the sink

How to Wash Your Hair Correctly: Essential Daily Care

Oliver Hartwell • September 22, 2026

Knowing how to wash your hair correctly has a greater impact than many people realise. Washing it properly keeps the...

Person placing a scented sachet inside a wooden wardrobe with clothes and soap on the shelf.

Musty Laundry in the Wardrobe: Simple Tips Against Moisture

Oliver Hartwell • September 22, 2026

Freshly washed laundry, but a dampened mood. Many households face the same issue: clothes are clean and stored away, yet...

Woman wearing a portable neck fan walking past an outdoor table with a laptop, handheld fan, and iced coffee.

Dyson HushJet Mini Cool: the $100 portable fan

Oliver Hartwell • September 22, 2026

Dyson has unveiled the HushJet Mini Cool, its first-ever portable fan. It weighs 212 grams, uses a 65,000 rpm motor,...

Woman making a bed with fresh white sheets in a bright, sunlit bedroom with a washing machine nearby.

Bedding at 40°C: Why 60°C Is Better for Hygiene

Oliver Hartwell • September 22, 2026

New assessments from specialists indicate that this is often insufficient for a genuinely hygienic bed. When people put their sheets...

Person holding tray of ice cubes near open fridge with child holding egg tray in background

Power Cut: Protect Your Family from Spoiled Food

Oliver Hartwell • September 22, 2026

Being prepared helps protect your family from spoiled food. European health authorities warn that even a few hours without electricity...

Man lying in futuristic human washing machine pod while nurse monitors data on digital tablet

Mirai Human Washing Machine: Japan’s Automated Hygiene Capsule

Oliver Hartwell • September 22, 2026

In Japan, a machine is currently attracting plenty of attention that sounds like a gag from a sci-fi comedy –...

Woman kneeling by a lit fireplace, arranging wooden blocks on the floor near a bag of fire starters.

Wood Briquettes: Up to 300 Per Cent More Heat Per Kilogram

Oliver Hartwell • September 22, 2026

Many households stick with ordinary firewood out of habit. But a closer look reveals a fuel that delivers considerably more...

Couple unpacking and assembling furniture in a bright living room with wooden floor and large window.

IKEA France Bestsellers: The Five Furniture Favourites

Oliver Hartwell • September 22, 2026

Anyone who has ever been pushed through an IKEA store on a Saturday will recognise the pattern: some pieces of...

Person washing fresh strawberries in a glass bowl under running water in a kitchen sink.

How to wash strawberries: remove pesticides with a bicarbonate bath

Oliver Hartwell • September 22, 2026

Yet it is precisely this common washing mistake that leaves most pesticides on the fruit. The red berries look fresh,...

Person cleaning a frosty window with a cloth on a cold winter day, blue cleaning liquid nearby.

Windows misting up: the washing-up liquid or glycerine trick

Oliver Hartwell • September 22, 2026

Wake up in the morning, raise the roller shutters – and, instead of a clear view, find wet, cloudy window...

Hands using pliers to remove a screw from a wall socket in a living room with tools nearby.

Remove Wall Plugs Without Damaging Plaster: A Simple Guide

Oliver Hartwell • September 22, 2026

When you rearrange your home in January, move pictures or reposition shelves, you may know the problem all too well:...

Woman using smartphone app to control front-loading washing machine in modern home laundry room.

Mijia Washing Machine Drum 10Kg Ultra-thin Fully Embedded launched with 24 washing modes

Oliver Hartwell • September 22, 2026

Sales of the new Mijia Washing Machine Drum 10Kg Ultra-thin Fully Embedded have begun in China. The new washing machine...