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Households urged to put 65p item on windowsill to stop mould this winter
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A home and garden expert is now urging households to put something in particular on their windowsills to stop condensation forming
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Chase Bank issues unwelcome message to everyone with a savings account
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Chase Bank has issued an unwelcome warning message to all of its customers
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Mum-to-be transforms 'damp and smelly' council house with just £600
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Becki Foster and her husband Adam moved into a three-bed council house near Middlesbrough in September 2023
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UK households warned to unplug 5 everyday devices adding £407 to bills
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A combination of five devices in the home are responsible for almost half of household bills
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UK households warned about using extension cable plugs this Christmas
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An electrician has warned people to take extra care when plugging in more appliances over Christmas
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UK households urged to keep curtains and blinds open on Christmas Day
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Households are being urged to make some last minute tweaks to keep costs down on Christmas Day
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Expert reveals the exact temperature you should be washing your bedsheets at
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An expert has warned that washing your bedsheets at anything other than this temperature could be damaging your health
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The one unexpected ingredient you should be adding to mince pies
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There is one old fashioned ingredient you should add to your mince pie pastry
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Warning to anyone with blinds in their home instead of curtains
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Many people have ripped out their big drapery and gone for minimalist blinds instead
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Gardeners told how to keep cats out of garden with 50p item
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Cats can be a real problem for gardeners, but there is a way to keep them out of your garden - and it will cost just 50p to do it
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Cold-bottom radiators will heat up faster and hotter after engineer's fix
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As the weather gets colder, many people are turning on their heating for the first time in months
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Woman's 'genius' hack for removing limescale from your toilet in minutes
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Cleaning expert Laura Harnett has shared her simple three-ingredient hack to remove limescale from your toilet in under a minute
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Condensation and mould disappears from windows with one household staple
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Condensation and mould can become a problem in the home during the colder months
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Rats and mice will 'stay away' from your home after using 5p hack
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A simple 5p hack will help ensure you're ahead of the game and will ensure pesky rodents stay away for good
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Mechanic warns drivers to 'pull over' if they see certain light on dashboard
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The team at Nationwide Vehicle Contracts have issued a warning to anyone on the road this December
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Five common foods to remove from diet to 'rid belly fat quickly'
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A health expert has shared five common foods that you should avoid if you're looking to lose weight
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One simple exercise just as effective lowering blood pressure as medicine
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You might assume it's time to start jogging or lifting weights if you've been advised by a doctor
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Woman defrosts car windscreen in seconds without boiling water
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UK drivers prepare for the daily struggle of defrosting their cars amid the cold weather
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Six 'vampire appliances' you must unplug now as energy bills rise again
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Energy bills have already risen once this winter, and now reports suggest they are set to rise again in the New Year
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Plumber explains what the numbers on your radiator dial really mean
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We've actually been using them wrong all along
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Pensioners can save £201 by making one simple lightbulb change this winter
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Energy prices are set to increase by £149 meaning households across the UK are looking for ways to cut costs this winter
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Households warned to wash bedding 'much more often' by experts
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Laundry experts say households should wash their bedding 'much more often' than they currently are
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Frozen windscreen hack clears ice in seconds using 18p kitchen staple
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Drivers are sharing a handy hack to help you get on your way in no time when you find your windows frozen over
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Households told to ditch washing powder when cleaning clothes
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It's easy to tip in loads of washing powder in the hope of getting your clothes super clean
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