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• Simple light bulb swap can save UK households £105 in energy bills

  26-12-2025 09:00 via express.co.uk
  An expert has shared the simple swap you can make when it comes to lighting in your home which can result in sizable savings annually.
  
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• Carpet stains will vanish in 10 minutes if you ditch harsh cleaners for homemade solution

  26-12-2025 06:07 via express.co.uk
  Carpets are prone to staining, whether it's from paw prints, red wine spills, mud or tea and coffee.
  
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• Remove unpleasant cooking smells from your home in minutes by boiling 1 item on your stove

  26-12-2025 05:14 via express.co.uk
  In the days after Christmas, cooking smells can take over your home. Air fresheners and diffusers can temporarily mask the smell, but they're not always effective.
  
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• Ovens will be clean 'overnight' after Christmas using 3 ingredients and no scrubbing

  26-12-2025 04:44 via express.co.uk
  TikTok cleaning influencer Chantel Mila shared an easy overnight hack using baking soda, dish soap and white vinegar to tackle post-Christmas oven grease.
  
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• ‘I’m a plumber – vinegar and baking soda won’t unblock your drain but 1 natural item will’

  26-12-2025 01:01 via express.co.uk
  The festive season is a time for celebration, indulgence, and bringing family and friends together. However, it's also a time when the UK's drainage systems are at greatest risk. If you find your drains blocked, plumbing experts have the best natural solution.
  
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• How to remove common Christmas clothing stains—from mulled wine to gravy

  25-12-2025 20:00 via express.co.uk
  If you're suffering from any clothing stains this Christmas, here's how to target common food and drink ones.
  
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• Stubborn smells will be banished from your home with 1 ingredient

  25-12-2025 18:31 via express.co.uk
  You might want to try this affordable trick in your home.
  
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• UK households keep making 1 heating mistake that ‘backfires’ – you feel cold again

  25-12-2025 17:32 via express.co.uk
  It might seem like a good idea, but specialists have warned against doing it.
  
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• Emma Bridgewater Boxing Day sale slashes 'beautiful, hard wearing' roasting dishes by 30%

  25-12-2025 07:01 via express.co.uk
  The sale kicked off early.
  
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• Households with pets or children issued 'germs' warning

  25-12-2025 02:22 via express.co.uk
  Experts from Which? have said that people may need to make some changes or risk their pet or child getting sick
  
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• Tumble dryers can dry laundry quickly if you have 1 simple bathroom item in your home

  22-12-2025 16:32 via express.co.uk
  If you are tired of your tumble dryer taking hours to dry a load of laundry, then there is a simple way to reduce the waiting time using an item everyone already has at home.
  
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• Energy expert shares easy tip to make sure windows 'trap warmth' - save £104

  22-12-2025 16:20 via express.co.uk
  With the cost of living being a major concern, energy experts are highlighting simple, DIY methods to insulate homes.
  
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• Couple find time capsule from 1997 in new home left speechless after looking inside

  22-12-2025 15:41 via express.co.uk
  A couple were left 'speechless' when they found a time capsule hidden in the walls of their new house.
  
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• Toilet limescale can be cleaned without scrubbing or chemicals if you use 1 natural item

  22-12-2025 15:20 via express.co.uk
  It is really easy to remove tough stains from a toilet bowl, as you do not need chemicals or vinegar but rather a simple product that can be bought for only £2.
  
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• The ideal time to prune Christmas cactus to 'encourage' blooming period

  22-12-2025 11:22 via express.co.uk
  A Christmas cactus is a popular houseplant that blooms in the winter, and there are a few simple gardening tips that can help it achieve its best blooming potential.
  
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• Anyone with wood burner fireplace issued warning this winter

  22-12-2025 10:37 via express.co.uk
  A new report has revealed a series of problems linked to solid fuel burning.
  
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• I tried cleaning black mould on walls with £4 Amazon spray — it was gone in 10 minutes

  22-12-2025 05:36 via express.co.uk
  Black mould is a skin-crawling nightmare - here's how I cleaned a three-foot tall black mould stain crawling up the walls of my flat.
  
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• ‘I’m a British Gas engineer – radiators will be hotter in 5 minutes with 2 easy steps’

  22-12-2025 05:16 via express.co.uk
  As Britain gets closer to winter and temperatures get colder, ensuring your radiators are in top working order is vital. If your radiators are not heating up properly, there are two simple steps British Gas engineers claim can work wonders.
  
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• My air fryer stays clean for weeks thanks to 10p item I add before each use

  22-12-2025 03:01 via express.co.uk
  I can go for weeks without cleaning my air fryer despite using it most days because of a nifty accessory I didn't even realise existed until recently.
  
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• Dry bedsheets quickly indoors using 1 common bedroom item — no tumble dryer

  19-12-2025 09:44 via express.co.uk
  Drying bedsheets indoors can be a nightmare in winter, but one expert has shared a simple trick to help you dry your bedding quickly without a tumble dryer.
  
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• Wrap wine bottles to 'expert level' by swapping paper for 1 item this Christmas

  19-12-2025 07:03 via express.co.uk
  Christmas lovers have shared their delight over a simple wrapping hack that elevates wine gifts within seconds.
  
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• Prevent condensation and banish streaky windows with simple method

  19-12-2025 06:45 via express.co.uk
  As winter's low sun reveals every smudge, many homeowners find themselves battling the dreaded streaky windows
  
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• Households urged to do 1 simple oven step before cooking Christmas dinner

  19-12-2025 06:03 via express.co.uk
  Are you in charge of Christmas dinner this year? If so, then you need to make sure you avoid this simple mistake with your oven on the big day.
  
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• People urged not to recycle certain items at Christmas — or risk hefty fines

  18-12-2025 14:37 via express.co.uk
  You run the risk of being fined if you try to recycle these items.
  
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• Shoppers say Dunelm's 'expensive looking bedding is a bargain' now half price at £20

  18-12-2025 11:59 via express.co.uk
  The bedding set has been reduced to less than £30 for a double.
  
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• Stop using sprays to clean ovens as 1 household item removes baked-on grease in seconds

  18-12-2025 10:50 via express.co.uk
  Oven stains can be difficult to clean as baked-on grease hardens when constantly exposed to high temperatures and repels water, but one household item can break down the grime effectively.
  
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• I'm an engineer and the ideal temperature to heat your home and save money is not 19C

  18-12-2025 01:16 via express.co.uk
  Many households may resist turning on their heating systems to save on energy costs, but this could lead to problems such as dampness and mould.
  
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• Argos heated airer is a 'game changer' for drying laundry in winter and is 33% off

  18-12-2025 01:01 via express.co.uk
  This clever contraption uses much less energy than a tumble dryer.
  
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• 'I swapped a steam mop for Dyson's WashG1 and was disgusted by the water colour'

  16-12-2025 15:17 via express.co.uk
  Dyson's WashG1 wet floor cleaner is now £300 off, so we put it to the test and were shocked at what it removed from the kitchen floor.
  
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• Stop mould and damp by correcting easy extractor fan error

  16-12-2025 14:47 via express.co.uk
  If you are guilty of this mistake it could be ruining your home.
  
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• Dehumidifiers work better to remove condensation and dry clothes if you do 1 task first

  16-12-2025 12:46 via express.co.uk
  Dehumidifiers are essential during winter months for keeping homes warm and dry, but experts say one factor is key to maximising their effectiveness.
  
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• Air fryer health warning issued as expert urges everyone to check their appliance

  16-12-2025 12:38 via express.co.uk
  Cleaning experts have warned UK households to check air fryers regularly to avoid serious health issues.
  
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• Households urged to unplug freezer before January

  16-12-2025 12:31 via express.co.uk
  Households are being urged to unplug and defrost the freezer before prices rise again in a few weeks.
  
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• Window mould cannot be cleaned with bleach but 1 natural item can destroy spores for good

  16-12-2025 12:26 via express.co.uk
  Windows can look dirty and unkept if you allow mould to fester on the frames, but there is a cheap yet effective item that not only removes spores but stops them growing back.
  
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• Households urged to put washing up liquid in oven

  16-12-2025 12:16 via express.co.uk
  Families are being urged to put washing up liquid in the oven especially with the big day coming up.
  
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• The abandoned airport being transformed into £22 billion city

  16-12-2025 01:01 via express.co.uk
  Situated in the capital of Canada's Ontario province, Downsview Airport is about to undergo a massive transformation
  
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• Remove pillow stains in 30 minutes using 2 household items cleaning experts love

  16-12-2025 01:01 via express.co.uk
  Pillows can turn yellow quickly, but there are several natural ways to keep them white and pristine.
  
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• Stop forgetting to clean 3 dishwasher areas that could cost you more money

  13-12-2025 13:39 via express.co.uk
  A DIY fan has shared the three commonly missed areas when cleaning dishwashers that could be harbouring food build-up.
  
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• Swap foil for expert's radiator tip that helps heat up homes faster this winter

  13-12-2025 13:23 via express.co.uk
  Many struggle with radiators that don't heat up quickly in winter. Plumbing experts recommend ditching foil for another method which works faster.
  
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• UK households urged to check sofas in December

  13-12-2025 08:10 via express.co.uk
  UK households are being urged to check on their sofas and other large furniture this December.
  
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• Heating warning as these 'spots' on your radiator could be costing you money

  13-12-2025 07:40 via express.co.uk
  You may not realise that your radiators could be costing you more than they should to run.
  
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• I revived my stiff and scratchy towels in a single wash using 1 handy cupboard item

  13-12-2025 05:23 via express.co.uk
  My towels were starting to feel rough and scratchy, so I tried one method to revive them. It worked perfectly, and I was left with soft and fluffy towels.
  
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• Stop window condensation with expert's 'brilliant and 'old school' trick

  13-12-2025 05:07 via express.co.uk
  Cleaning expert Lynsey Crombie has shared a simple and effective hack that stops condensation in its tracks.
  
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• Incredble £8.5m house in Cornwall is in a pretty seaside village and loved by royals

  13-12-2025 04:07 via express.co.uk
  The property was built in the early 1960s by a friend of the Queen Mother, the grandmother of the King.
  
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• I made one change to my radiators that made my home so much warmer in minutes

  13-12-2025 03:01 via express.co.uk
  Not only did it heat up my home quicker, it also helped to dry my load of laundry significantly faster too.
  
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• Bedding and towels will stay 'soft and fresh' if you avoid big mistake in washing machine

  13-12-2025 02:01 via express.co.uk
  When the weather is colder, your laundry can suffer - but there's a simple way to keep it feeling its best.
  
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• Households urged to sprinkle coffee around the home in December

  10-12-2025 20:25 via express.co.uk
  There are more uses for coffee than you might think.
  
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• Warning issued to households in England with fireplace in house

  10-12-2025 18:16 via express.co.uk
  A fireplace is a great way to keep toasty but you could end up with a big fine if you make a common mistake.
  
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• Dehumidifier that 'helps dry laundry quickly' is slashed in price

  10-12-2025 17:25 via express.co.uk
  The appliance gets rid of excess moisture in the air, which can also help prevent damp, mould and condensation.
  
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• Households urged to put teabags on windows in December

  10-12-2025 13:52 via express.co.uk
  Teabags have all sorts of uses in winter both in your house and in your car say experts.
  
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