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Lantana shrub: a continuously flowering game-changer for the garden
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If you are tired of bare borders and dull balconies, it is easy to reach for familiar choices such as...
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Waterless CO2 Laundry Machine: A New Way to Wash Clothes in Japan
Oliver Hartwell
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Japan has a knack for turning everyday routines into compact, quietly clever technology. Its latest laundry idea is not a...
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Drying Washing Outdoors During Pollen Season: Why Is Midday Risky?
Oliver Hartwell
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As soon as the days start getting longer, the washing line returns to the balcony or garden. Fresh air, free...
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Using Baking Paper as Limescale Protection for Shiny Taps
Oliver Hartwell
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A tap can look freshly cleaned one day, then dull again as soon as the next water marks dry. In...
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Smoked Glass Splashback: A Stylish Kitchen Comeback
Oliver Hartwell
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The splashback is no longer just the practical strip behind the hob. As more homeowners look for ways to refresh...
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Renewing Residential Paving with Two-Component Microcement
Oliver Hartwell
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The way a home’s frontage looks can change the whole impression of the property, and renewing an old pavement no...
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Heat drives sales of fans and portable air conditioners
Oliver Hartwell
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When the heat intensifies, people will try almost anything to cool their homes, and the figures make that clear. Sales...
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Why During Thunderstorms You Should Unplug Your TV
Oliver Hartwell
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When a thunderstorm is on the way, it is easy to focus on the obvious risks: open windows, flooded gutters...
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Ventilating Your Home Properly: When and How Long to Open Windows
Oliver Hartwell
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Proper ventilation can make a real difference to how your home feels day to day. It helps cut the risk...
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Clean porcelain stoneware: vinegar, microfibre and the right care
Oliver Hartwell
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Anyone with a porcelain stoneware floor in the kitchen or living room will know the issue: streaks after every mop,...
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Why Are Homeowners Replacing Fibreglass With Cork Insulation?
Oliver Hartwell
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Home insulation is no longer just about finding the cheapest material for a loft or wall. As energy bills remain...
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Baking Parchment Against Limescale on Taps: The Simple Kitchen Trick
Oliver Hartwell
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If you live in an area with hard water, you will know the issue: limescale rapidly builds up on taps,...
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Keep Skirting Boards Dust-Free for Up to Three Weeks with an Anti-Static Kitchen Trick
Oliver Hartwell
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A straightforward household ingredient can transform the result completely. Many homes have the same issue: the floor has just been...
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How to Clean Your Microwave: The 5-Minute Method
Oliver Hartwell
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The door swings open, a sweet-and-sour smell hits you, and somewhere at the back left there is still a splatter...
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Baking Paper Against Limescale: The Simple Trick for Shiny Taps
Oliver Hartwell
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If you live in an area with hard water, you will know the problem: no sooner has the bathroom been...
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The Five Invisible Zones That Quietly Undo Your Tidy House
Oliver Hartwell
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The rubbish has been taken out, the worktops cleaned and the floor still carries a faint scent of lemon cleaner....
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Baking Soda and Hydrogen Peroxide: The Simple Household Duo
Oliver Hartwell
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The first time I watched somebody tip hydrogen peroxide into a bowl, add a spoonful of baking soda and remark,...
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How One Cleaning Rule Helped Me Stop Feeling Guilty
Oliver Hartwell
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I first noticed it when the vacuum cleaner seemed to be glaring at me from the hallway. I stood there...
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Bread Crumb as a Natural Cleaner for Delicate Surfaces
Oliver Hartwell
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Many homes are packed with bottles, sprays and cloths for every imaginable surface. Yet despite all their promises, fine scratches,...
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How to Remove the Smell of Frying from Curtains
Oliver Hartwell
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You finish frying a steak, switch off the hob and open the window. At first, the smell seems harmless, almost...
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Dishwasher germs: three cleaning tricks for a cleaner machine
Oliver Hartwell
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Many households place complete trust in their dishwasher. Put the plates in, start a cycle and the job is done...
