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• Why leaving a low bowl of water on the lawn can save hedgehogs in heatwaves – and the two mistakes rescuers keep seeing
• What your favourite mug shape reveals about how you handle comfort and control, according to psychologists
• Not chia, not collagen: the cheap tinned fish nutritionists say midlife women should eat twice a week for bones and brain
• After 60: not jogging, not crunches – the three ankle moves physiotherapists say keep you steadier on stairs
• The supermarket loyalty points habit that quietly loses you vouchers – and the simple switch bargain‑hunters swear by
• Why your washing-up sponge smells even after rinsing – and the 10‑second trick microbiologists recommend instead of bleach
• Forecasters warn of “thundersnow” potential over the UK this winter – what it really means for travel and power cuts
• New noise rules for DIY and garden work: when drilling or mowing could now land you in trouble with neighbours and council officers
• Closing doors to “save heat” may be backfiring: heating engineers explain when it actually wastes money
• Why older dogs should ditch neck collars on walks – vets explain the harness rule that protects ageing joints
• Always re‑reading old messages? Psychologists say this texting habit quietly fuels anxiety – and share the 5‑minute reset
• Why hiding your Wi‑Fi router behind the TV makes streaming worse – and the bookshelf trick broadband engineers suggest
• Why freezing cheese in a solid block is a mistake – cheesemongers reveal the grating trick that keeps flavour and texture
• The pillowcase washing mistake that leaves skin oil trapped in your bedding – and the low‑temperature cycle dermatologists recommend
• Why you should never cool cooked rice in the pan – and the shallow‑tray method food safety experts insist on
• Not milk, not yoghurt: the unexpected breakfast spread linked to steadier energy in over‑50s, say dietitians
• Why you should never ignore a humming fridge motor – and the simple coil clean that can save it from early death
• Why some pensioners are shunning cash ISAs this year – and the alternative accounts quietly paying more
• After 70: the one standing posture change that eases knee pain within days, according to physiotherapists
• Why you should always run your dishwasher just before bed – and the fire safety rule that says otherwise
• The pillow rotation habit that sleep specialists say prevents neck pain better than buying a new mattress
• Why mixing two types of cat litter slashes smells and tracking, according to vets and behaviourists
• The humble ice cube tray trick that stops leftover herbs going slimy and tasteless in the fridge
• Why financial planners beg clients not to put premium bonds in children’s names without this extra step
• The colour on your living‑room walls that psychologists say makes snacking harder to resist
• The old gardener’s trick with crushed eggshells that neighbours swear keeps slugs at bay while scientists remain unconvinced
• The £5 DIY draught fix around windows that rivals pro installations, according to heating engineers
• Why Scots pine branches are becoming the go‑to winter greenery for decorators – and how to keep needles from dropping
• No yeast, no long kneading: the 15‑minute bread method home bakers are calling “the weekday loaf”
• What your favourite biscuit with tea reveals about how you handle stress, say psychologists
• No scrubbing, no soaking: the salt‑and‑heat hack that lifts burnt bits from pans in under five minutes
• Why your bread goes stale faster in summer – and the paper bag trick bakers quietly rely on
• Why leaving shoes on the doormat could be your biggest indoor pollution source, according to health researchers
• Parents are shocked: the hidden school app setting that shares children’s photos wider than you think
• Not an alarm, not a camera: the £10 device security experts say every front door should have
• The humble paper bag trick that keeps cucumbers firm for over a week in the fridge
• The shower curtain habit that makes black mould appear in days – and the 5‑second fix after every wash
• After 65: geriatricians explain the 3 chair exercises that protect hips better than long walks
• Why putting your laptop on a duvet is a disaster for its lifespan – and the cooling stand alternative IT pros use at home
• The freezer shelf mistake that causes ice build‑up and sends energy bills soaring, according to technicians
• Why your dog barks more in autumn evenings – and the simple lighting tweak behaviourists recommend
• After 50: nutritionists share the one soup addition that turns a light meal into real muscle support
• Your child’s old games console might be worth hundreds: collectors reveal the model numbers to look for in the loft
• Is your bottled water quietly ageing your teeth? Dentists reveal what to check on the label
• The one thing you should always do before putting leftovers in plastic tubs to avoid hidden chemicals, say food scientists
• Why folding jumpers instead of hanging them can add years to their life, according to knitwear experts
• The old‑fashioned airing trick that keeps wardrobes from smelling musty without dehumidifiers
• Why gardeners put a tile under terracotta pots before winter – and how it prevents deadly root rot
• No vinegar, no lemon: the unexpected drink that polishes stainless steel sinks to a showroom shine
• The £3 stationery item dermatologists say protects hands from winter cracks better than thick creams
• Why advisers say many over‑55s should delay cashing in their pension lump sum – and what to consider first
• The slow cooker habit that chefs say is ruining your stews – and the one tweak that makes meat fall‑apart tender
• The thermostat “boost button” mistake that turns cheap heating into the most expensive setting in the house
• No fancy sprays: the two‑cloth method hotel staff use to make bathroom mirrors stay fog‑free for longer
• A solicitor explains the inheritance mistake that turns siblings against each other – and the one form that prevents it
• This overlooked saving account feature quietly limits how much interest you can earn, say money advisers
• The simple washing‑up bowl trick that stops drains smelling for weeks, without chemicals or plumbers
• Freezer not fridge: the unexpected place chefs store nuts and seeds to keep them fresh for months
• Why serious birdwatchers never fill feeders to the top – and the surprising disease risk vets warn about
• Why storing potatoes and onions together ruins both faster – and the circulation fix greengrocers swear by
• No app, no spreadsheet: the envelope system that helps British families tame food bills in a fortnight
• The 10‑second radiator test that tells you if your system is wasting heat – and the cheap fix most engineers use
• A gardening lecturer explains why leaving some “weeds” around your patio keeps bees fed in early spring
• After 60: the 7‑minute morning balance drill physiotherapists now prioritise over crunches
• Why you should never charge your phone on the sofa overnight – fire investigators share the safer routine
• The bath towel mistake that makes bathrooms smell “like a locker room” even when freshly cleaned
• Your kettle may be quietly eating £120 a year: the simple descaling habit that slashes its energy use
• The overlooked side pocket on your suitcase: travel organisers reveal how to use it to breeze through security faster
• Why gardeners are hiding banana skins under rose mulch this spring while others call it nonsense and slug bait
• No bleach, no soaking: the dishwashing habit that keeps tea stains off mugs for good, according to experts
• The bedtime drink over‑60s are quietly swapping in for better joint comfort and fewer night‑time trips to the loo
• Goodbye fabric softener: the cheap household liquid laundry experts use instead to keep towels fluffy and super‑absorbent
• Why you should never line the bottom of your oven with foil – and what appliance engineers recommend instead
• After 50: cardiologists explain why three short “movement snacks” a day beat one long workout for heart health
• Not bleach, not specialist spray: the £1 cupboard staple that lifts limescale from taps in 5 minutes, say cleaning pros