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Why the wrong lighting source makes every room feel cold
Gareth J. Holloway
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The new flat was fully furnished, with an expensive sofa, fresh paint on the walls, everything in its place -...
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How an Old Washing-Up Sponge Can Help Plants, Compost and Pots Through Dry Spells
Gareth J. Holloway
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Anyone who looks after window boxes, raised beds or garden borders knows the problem: on warm days, soil dries out...
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What winter birds in the garden reveal about your garden
Gareth J. Holloway
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When the hedges suddenly seem to stir on frosty winter mornings and soft chirping drifts through the air, there is...
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Late-winter chicken run recovery: white clover, ribwort plantain and wild chicory
Gareth J. Holloway
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Rather than putting up with a brown, churned-up enclosure, backyard poultry keepers can use late winter to lay the groundwork...
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The Aldi Crofton spice mill making a surprisingly big impression
Gareth J. Holloway
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In British Aldi stores, a plain-looking spice mill is currently winning plenty of fans: under £5, simple in appearance, yet...
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Leftover Egg White in the Fridge: How Long It Keeps and When It Becomes Unsafe
Gareth J. Holloway
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When baking or cooking, it is very easy to end up with a few spare egg whites. Only the yolks...
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White Millet: the Unassuming Plant That Turns a Garden into a Bird Haven
Gareth J. Holloway
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Many garden owners would like to see more birds on their doorstep - not just because their song is soothing,...
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How to Grow an Avocado Tree from a Stone as a Houseplant
Gareth J. Holloway
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An avocado tree grown from a stone of your own feels almost magical on a windowsill. A root appears, a...
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Gardener’s tip: This rare blue perennial is a magnet for bees.
Gareth J. Holloway
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Many amateur gardeners look for plants that not only look attractive, but also do something useful for wildlife. One little-known...
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Simple glove compartment organizers for essential documents
Gareth J. Holloway
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The glove compartment clicks open and a small avalanche lands in your lap. Crumpled receipts, a pen that’s half-melted, an...
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How rotating your mattress seasonally prevents uneven wear and improves rest
Gareth J. Holloway
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The earliest sign is almost never a big, obvious moment. You wake one morning feeling as though the night barely...
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If you never make your bed in the morning, you probably share these 7 personality traits
Gareth J. Holloway
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Some people start the day by smoothing every crease in the duvet until it looks showroom-neat. Others breeze straight past...
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Forget rock salt this controversial household product melts ice in minutes
Gareth J. Holloway
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The first crackle of black ice beneath your boots is nearly always unexpected. One moment you are edging towards the...
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You are not imagining it your home is colder than your thermostat claims
Gareth J. Holloway
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You look at the thermostat for the fifth time. It’s sitting there, unapologetically displaying 21°C, like a confident little signboard....
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Why you should place a damp paper towel under your cutting board to prevent it from slipping and causing a knife accident
Gareth J. Holloway
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The onion moved first. A moment later the cutting board lurched too, scraping across the shiny worktop (countertop) at exactly...
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4 Plants That Attract Beneficial Insects And Repel Pests In Your Vegetable Garden
Gareth J. Holloway
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Across vegetable beds and flower borders, there’s a low-level battle underway: pests hunting their next meal, and a host of...
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Why people who always double-check that the door is locked often have unprocessed anxiety elsewhere
Gareth J. Holloway
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You’re already out of the building: bag on your shoulder, keys stuffed into your pocket. You get about ten steps...
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What the deliberate placement of a chair in your hallway does to discourage procrastination on certain chores
Gareth J. Holloway
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Not pushed neatly against the wall, but set firmly in the centre of the hallway as if it were making...
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How adjusting lighting in your home can improve your pet’s sleep-wake cycle
Gareth J. Holloway
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Every night at about 10pm, Luna begins her rounds. A mate of mine is convinced her cat comes with a...
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Aluminum foil behind radiators the cheap trick energy companies hate or just internet nonsense
Gareth J. Holloway
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It begins with a chill you didn’t see coming. You’re sat in the living room; the radiator is quietly ticking...
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This small hidden button will make your life easier
Gareth J. Holloway
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Many modern ovens include a small, almost hidden button or latch that can turn a dreaded deep clean into a...
