A clever £15 shower upgrade could be the secret to shaving over £100 a year off your household bills. According to home improvement specialists SimplyEasy Refurbs, swapping your standard shower head for a water-saving version is one of the easiest and most effective ways to cut energy and water usage. …
Read More »Banish ‘yellow’ sweat stains from clothes with no scrubbing thanks to 1 thing
White T-shirts, jumpers and other pieces of clothing are risky to wear for those who are prone to spilling things or getting dirty. But another thing many people risk getting over time, even if they manage to avoid any spills, is yellow stains in the arm pits. The reason this …
Read More »The ultimate sun cream guide you need this summer
Sunscreen is the last step of skincare to shield your skin against harmful rays and pollutions (Image: Tiffany Lo) This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Every dermatologist will agree that the sun is the most damanging external …
Read More »Brits go from being annoyed at being ID’d to ‘delighted’ once they turn this age
Brits are reportedly “delighted” to be asked for identification once they reach the age of 29, a recent study has found. A survey of 2,000 adults revealed that 43% were irritated by requests for proof of age in their younger years. The research indicated that the average age at which …
Read More »Clarins anti-wrinkle cream ‘removes lines’ comes with ‘free’ £67 gift
Those on the hunt for fresh, glowing and healthy looking skin likely have plenty of skincare in their arsenal. It can, however, be over complicated at times with the array of information out there and shoppers can be left down money for products that aren’t worth their time. Clarins is …
Read More »I tried toilet roll from Aldi, Lidl and 6 more shops — a 50p roll was softer than Andrex
Toilet paper can often divide opinion as some prefer theirs soft, whilst others look out for thickness. But the price has soared over the last couple of years, especially when it comes to the market-leading brands like Andrex. Supermarkets up and down the country, from Aldi to Sainsbury’s, have now …
Read More »‘I had no idea about this game-changing iPhone feature’
iPhone users are experiencing a collective lightbulb moment as some finally discover a built-in feature that makes app organisation effortless – and I’m one of them. I enjoy my phone having a minimalist and tidy home screen, with all my apps neatly stashed away in folders. This is more to …
Read More »Cockroaches ‘cannot stand’ 38p spice you may already have in your pantry
With the weather warming up in the UK, critters are starting to emerge from the woodwork and becoming a real menace around households. The heat accelerates their activity, sending them in search of food, warmth, and shelter, often in kitchens, pantries, and behind appliances. Though professional pest control services remain …
Read More »I took the Life in the UK citizenship test – it’s not so simple
Despite growing up in New Zealand my entire life, to many people’s surprise, I am a British citizen. I was born in Northampton but spent 25 years on the other side of the world, going to school and university, and working as a journalist. When I decided to move back …
Read More »I’m a beauty editor and my secret to glowing skin is 40% off
Confession time: I am a little obsessed with having glowing skin, more so now that my 46-year-old complexion is not quite as bright as it once was (thanks, peri-menopause). There are myriad products on the market that all promise The Glow, and I have tried a lot of them. However, …
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