If you’ve ever found a forgotten carton of expired milk in the back of your fridge, you might be tempted to throw it out. But before you do, consider using it to help your plants thrive. Expired milk, surprisingly, can be an effective tool for boosting plant health and combating common plant diseases. Milk is […]
‘Dangerous’ money-saving cleaning hack could ‘burn your house down’
A furniture expert has issued a stark warning against attempting certain viral cleaning hacks circulating on social media, cautioning they could pose serious dangers. While cleaning hacks can be very helpful to make a laborious task easier, some hacks online should be taken with a pinch of salt. Adeel ul-Haq, from Bunk Beds, has expressed […]
‘I taste tested supermarket chocolate and the best one costs £4.50′
We are nearly at the end of National Chocolate Week (October 16-22) but it doesn’t mean we still can’t enjoy the sweet stuff. As a nation of chocolate lovers shoppers can’t help but a chocolate bar every now and then. The week, which many people would have guessed, celebrates all things to do with chocolate. […]
Easy chicken casserole recipe is ‘comforting’ and full of vegetables
Nothing beats a one-pot meal to satisfy your comfort food cravings easily, and a chicken casserole certainly hits the mark. Phil Bianchi, food and flavour expert and founder of The Gift of Oil, has a recipe he’s certain will please the whole family and nourish them, too. Describing his dish as “a comforting and a […]
Remove stains from white clothes using 1 key ingredient and ‘skip’ fabric softener
Getting a stain on clothes can easily happen with the likes of coffee, food or pets leaving marks. However, some stains are harder to remove than others. Especially when it comes to getting stains out of white clothes but one person has taken to Reddit to share their dilemma. In a post titled: “I’m doing […]
I’m a baker – here’s my perfectly light and fluffy cream cheese frosting recipe
If you aren’t a fan of a super sweet cake topping, cream cheese frosting may be the ideal option for you. It’s sweet, rich and tangy which can be made as sweet as you want with the addition of icing sugar. It differs from buttercream because this topping is often only made with butter and […]
Remove mould in and stop it growing back with 2 natural items – not vinegar or baking soda
Mould can be a big worry now that autumn is here. Not only is it a health hazard, but it can also make your home much colder and damper, which can be uncomfortable to live in. This time of year, more people are bringing their laundry indoors to dry it, which can lead to condensation building up […]
Condensation hack will ‘make you very ill’ and damage your home – a better alternative
Across TikTok, people have witnessed how the washing-up liquid hack prevents condensation from forming on any windows. The hack involves applying a thin layer of washing-up liquid onto a dry microfibre cloth that is then buffed onto windows. Having been tested by numerous people, people are now being urged to stop using the hack. While […]
Alan Titchmarsh shares right plants for your garden’s ‘tricky spots’ after own struggle
Gardeners, do not despair over those seemingly unconquerable spots in your garden – be they bone-dry, waterlogged, or enveloped in shade. Gardening guru Alan Titchmarsh assures us that there is hope yet. He shares his wisdom in BBC Gardeners’ World magazine: “My own garden is not short of tricky spots. “There is a dry, shady […]
Ditch the frying pan as there is a tastier way to cook bacon – no oil or butter needed
Nothing is better than biting into a savoury bacon sandwich for breakfast, but frying bacon in a frying pan can be frustrating as the hot oil can splash and spit while cooking. Cooking bacon on the stove is messy and time-consuming when cleaning the greasy pan afterwards, especially if you have to leave the dish […]