Now that we’re deep into December (read: it’s the 5th), the festive period is very much upon us, and people are already knee deep in decorations and smothered by baubles. It is that time of the year 😍 #christmastree #cork #december #christmaslights A post shared by Chiara (@chiarab573) on Dec 4, 2017 at 4:53am PST …

Sometimes, lead on the glasses is more than 1,000 times higher than the safe limit. Love to decorate your glassware with art? Beware, the paint used can contain potentially toxic levels of lead and cadmium, increasing health risks, a study has shown. The findings showed that in enameled drinking glasses, flakes of paint often come …

It’s common knowledge that, when you are planning to sell your home, it’s worth making the effort to get your house looking neat, tidy and attractive. Even if this means spending a bit of money on redecorating touch-ups, it’s worth it financially in the long run as it can dramatically increase the final sale price …

FRESH PRODUCE Most of the fruits and vegetables we eat have been cultivated using pesticides and other chemical agents. Even after traveling all the way from the farm to our kitchens, fresh produce can still contain pesticide residue. These pesticides are made of toxic substances that can be dangerous if consumed in high amounts. One …

Some people swear you should never machine wash your jeans. Others say you shouldn’t wash them at all. But most of us toss this wardrobe staple in along with the rest of our laundry every week. Carolyn Forte, director of the Good Housekeeping Institute Cleaning Lab, says to follow this advice every three wears or …