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UK households are being urged to check their sofas and armchairs for misplaced or wedged vapes, following a rise in battery fires linked to e-cigarettes. Experts at Royal Vapery have warned that e-cigarettes trapped between sofa cushions or accidentally sat on can become crushed, bent, or pierced. This damage can …

Homeowners across the UK are being urged to stop putting off simple maintenance tasks as new research reveals the top six jobs we avoid most, with blocked gutters topping the list and leaky taps coming in second. The survey by Barratt Homes found that just one in four homeowners feel …

Skincare lovers and beauty fanatics can head to Debenhams to snag a great deal on highly sought-after products that have been described as ‘magic in a bottle’. Now, the Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Starter Skincare Gift Set is down to £29.60 from £37, saving shoppers 20% off. In the …

A cleaning guru has shared a simple and easy method to remove tough oil stains from clothes in a matter of minutes, and it only requires two household essentials. Getting a stain on a beloved item of clothing can be upsetting and frustrating, with many people turning to social media …

An expert has advised UK households to use one common home appliance to help dry their bed sheets this winter. Bed sheets can be a bit of a nightmare to get dry. They are bulky, so it is hard to fit them all on an airer. And when you don’t …

A vet has settled the debate on the best dog breeds to own by revealing which ones he would consider owning himself. Veterinarian Dr Alex Crow posted a video on his TikTok account @alex_thevet, where he regularly shares advice for dog owners on topics from dog health to behavioural issues. …

As cosy season sets in and the days get cooler, a knitted sweater with a colourful pattern offers the perfect casual wear and one particular design from Weird Fish has winter fashion fans comparing it to ‘wearing a hug’.  The Lowell Fair Isle Jumper in Sea Mist is on offer …

Sometimes a finished soup tastes just right but lacks the thickness you were expecting. This can happen with both blended soups like mushroom or butternut squash and lighter vegetable broths. While simmering the soup longer to reduce the water content or adding starchy vegetables can help, chefs say yoghurt is …

President Donald Trump is reportedly considering plans to target drug smuggling routes and cocaine facilities on the ground in Venezuela as the Pentagon continues to amass military assets in the Caribbean, CNN reported, citing three U.S. officials. Tensions rose further on Friday after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the Navy’s most …

A professional cleaner has warned homeowners that they could be wasting money on supplies, as she says there are three items that ‘can clean almost everything in your home’. While everyone will have their preferences, the expert explained that you don’t need a cupboard full of supplies to keep your …