Nothing is worse than shrunken clothes and a broken washing machine. Fortunately, we know how to un-shrink cotton, cashmere, synthetic fibers, and denim and why those fabrics shrink in the first place. But repairing a damaged washing machine is a whole other story—and a costly one, at that. To save yourself time and money, make …

Recently, our boiler broke down, plunging the house into icy temperatures and setting my teeth chattering from the shock of a cold shower on a winter’s morning. For my wife, the situation was even more frustrating — because, as well as a freezing home, she had to put up with my absolute refusal to do …

As we wrap up warm during winter and look forward to milder climes, our homes editor Ben Kendrick is here to forecast the top country-inspired interior design trends for spring 2018. From pastel tones to vintage florals, Ben summarises each look and suggests where we can go to shop for what we need to replicate …

A recent study revealed that air pollution has a massive impact on our health and sets the UK back a huge £20 billion in both medical costs and lost labour, so it’s no wonder we’re on the lookout for ways to make the air we breathe much cleaner. But it isn’t just walking to work, …

Cleaning professionals advise washing your bath mat once a week to keep it fresh and germ-free. According to Expert Home Tips, the main problem is that bathroom mats don’t get a proper chance to dry out in between uses so germs and bacteria begin to grow. The severity of the issue will depend on how …