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Mould is bad for you.  That’s official.  It triggers breathing problems and can weaken the immune system.  It’s also really ugly to look at and can smell awful.  Fortunately, mould should be a fairly easy problem to fix, especially if you tackle it in its early stages. Here’s everything you need to know about getting […]

If you sharpen your garden shears properly, you’ll get more use out of them, plus they’ll do a better job of cutting. That’s good for your arms as well as your plants. Over the years, we’ve sharpened many a pair of garden shears for ourselves and for family and friends. We’d like to think we’ve […]

This guide will tell you everything you need to know about how drains get blocked, how to reduce blocked drains and what to do about blocked drains when they do happen. It’s based on our experience as home-owners and DIYers, real-world testing and some internet research. Why drains get blocked Drains are meant to treat […]

Treat your lawn properly and you’ll have a glorious outdoor living space for most, if not all, of the year.  Get it wrong, however and the best you can hope for is to have to clean up a serious mess.  At worst you’ll do your lawn actual damage which you’ll then need to repair. The […]

There are basically two reasons for using top loading washing machines in the UK.  The first is because you need a portable machine for a small space and the second is because you want a convenient machine for a larger space. If you’re in the market for a top loading washing machine, then you can […]

If you have any type of wood in your garden, then you probably need a chainsaw. In fact, you may need more than one. If you know that already and just want to know which one(s) to buy, then you can skip straight down to our review section. This is where we round up the […]

We know that there’s a lot of jokes about health and safety. Sometimes there’s a fair point to those jokes. You can take a good thing too far. So let’s forget health and safety and talk about common sense. If you’re going to be using a high-speed cutting tool, it’s common sense to protect yourself […]

If you just want to get clean, then having a shower is probably a better option than having a bath. If, however, you want to enjoy getting soaked in hot water, then you need more than just a quick spell under a spray. You need some decent shower products and time to enjoy them. You […]

Freeview is 70 standard channels and 15 HD channels of free entertainment.  It’s available, for free, to anyone who can set up an aerial to receive it.  If you really can’t manage that (or if you want even more) then you can try setting yourself up for Freesat.  In cities, indoor aerials may be a […]

Handheld steam cleaners have been growing in popularity for a while now.  For the sake of clarity, we’re talking about the ones you use for cleaning your house, rather than the ones you use for refreshing your clothes. If you’re already sold on the benefits of handheld steam cleaners and just want to know which […]