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A solicitor explains the inheritance mistake that turns siblings against each other – and the one form that prevents it
Thomas Wilkins
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The row started over a teapot. Not the house, not the ISA, not the premium bonds - a chipped blue...
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This overlooked saving account feature quietly limits how much interest you can earn, say money advisers
Thomas Wilkins
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On a damp Tuesday evening, Sarah did what personal finance guides always tell you to do: she finally moved her...
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The simple washing‑up bowl trick that stops drains smelling for weeks, without chemicals or plumbers
Thomas Wilkins
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Sunday night, pasta pans stacked in the sink, and there it is again: that sour, drain‑breath whiff that hits you...
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Freezer not fridge: the unexpected place chefs store nuts and seeds to keep them fresh for months
Thomas Wilkins
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You open the cupboard, reach for the “good” walnuts you bought three weeks ago, and the second you tear the...
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Why serious birdwatchers never fill feeders to the top – and the surprising disease risk vets warn about
Thomas Wilkins
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The first cold mornings make the feeders sound different. Seed hits plastic with a hollow clatter, fat balls thud in...
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Why storing potatoes and onions together ruins both faster – and the circulation fix greengrocers swear by
Thomas Wilkins
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You buy a big bag of potatoes to “save money”, sling in a net of onions because they’re right there,...
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No app, no spreadsheet: the envelope system that helps British families tame food bills in a fortnight
Thomas Wilkins
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The panic didn’t arrive as a red bill or a bounced payment. It crept in one Tuesday night, standing in...
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The 10‑second radiator test that tells you if your system is wasting heat – and the cheap fix most engineers use
Thomas Wilkins
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The first time I realised my radiators were quietly stealing money from my gas bill, I was standing in the...
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A gardening lecturer explains why leaving some “weeds” around your patio keeps bees fed in early spring
Thomas Wilkins
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The patio looked perfect the day you finished weeding it. Every crack scraped clean, every pot refreshed, paving brushed until...
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After 60: the 7‑minute morning balance drill physiotherapists now prioritise over crunches
Thomas Wilkins
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The crunch still has a loyal following. Rows of people on gym mats, pulling their heads towards their knees, convinced...
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Why you should never charge your phone on the sofa overnight – fire investigators share the safer routine
Thomas Wilkins
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The sofa looked like it had inhaled the fire rather than burned. Springs twisted, fabric peeled back, a sag of...
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The bath towel mistake that makes bathrooms smell “like a locker room” even when freshly cleaned
Thomas Wilkins
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That sharp, sour note that greets you in the morning isn’t always from the loo or the drains. Many bathrooms...
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Your kettle may be quietly eating £120 a year: the simple descaling habit that slashes its energy use
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Steam curls out of the spout, the kitchen fogs a little, and the familiar rattle builds just before the click....
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The overlooked side pocket on your suitcase: travel organisers reveal how to use it to breeze through security faster
Thomas Wilkins
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You know that shuffle at the front of the security queue. One hand on your passport, the other wrestling with...
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Why gardeners are hiding banana skins under rose mulch this spring while others call it nonsense and slug bait
Thomas Wilkins
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The first time I saw it, I thought the neighbour’s kids had been snacking in the borders. Early spring light,...
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No bleach, no soaking: the dishwashing habit that keeps tea stains off mugs for good, according to experts
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The moment you notice it is rarely glamorous. You pick up a favourite mug, the one that feels right in...
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The bedtime drink over‑60s are quietly swapping in for better joint comfort and fewer night‑time trips to the loo
Thomas Wilkins
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She hates that first step out of bed. The way her knees protest, the little wince she tries to hide...
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Goodbye fabric softener: the cheap household liquid laundry experts use instead to keep towels fluffy and super‑absorbent
Thomas Wilkins
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On a damp Tuesday evening, she pulled the towels out of the machine and froze. They smelled “clean”, vaguely floral,...