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Red wine and pen marks can both be an absolute nightmare to remove from...

What’s the best way to get red wine or ink off your sofa?

No holidaymaker or seaside day tripper in their right mind would leave home without...

Confused about sunscreen? 7 frequently asked SPF questions answered

Summer brings with it longer days, warmer nights and plenty of opportunity to spend...

10 tips to stay cool in the heat

Many people count down the days until retirement, looking forward to life without responsibility...

Expert tips to keep connected in retirement
Want to be a real-life Bargain Hunter? How to spot the best quality and most valuable antiques

You’ve probably heard of someone who picked up a bargain in an antiques shop...

11 things you should never do, say or wear at a wedding

With wedding season in full swing, chances are, you’ve marked the date and cannot...

Which flowers last the longest in summer gardens?

It seems like summer’s only just arrived – but already lupins have gone over,...

Peter’s Gardening Tips for July

The weather had been serving us a mixture of sunshine and showers, and this...

Which plants need watering most in summer?

As the heat of summer continues, many gardeners have become a slave to the...

How to create a sustainable garden out of old junk and rich planting

TV gardener Frances Tophill, a regular on BBC Gardeners’ World, is well qualified to...

Expert tips on 9 summer cleaning jobs to do now

When temperatures soar, taking advantage of longer, lighter days can reward you tenfold in...

How to find the right water feature for your small garden

If your garden’s not big enough for a pond, but you’d love a water...

Tips to keep your dog cool this summer

Heat can be hard on our furry friends – here’s our top tips to...

Pets and heat don’t mix! Keep them cool this summer

With summer temperatures rising year on year it’s important to know how to keep...

Make floral ice cubes and add zing to your summer drinks

As summer garden party season gets underway, why not show off your home-grown flowers...

Is reupholstering your sofa worth it? 

If you’re particularly attached to your sofa – especially if it has sentimental value...

What veg can you still sow and grow in the warmer months?

Don’t think all your seed sowing needs to be done in spring, because there’s...

How to keep your family sofas spotless with Aquaclean

It’s an unfortunate truth of life that no matter how old you get, your...

Free knitting patterns: where to look online

Knitting is a challenging and inexpensive way to get creative. And with the added...

Silversurfers Book Club Summer 2022

Each season we share a selection of popular book titles and new releases which...

Which flowers should you be cutting in your garden?

Worried that cutting flowers from you garden to enjoy indoors, may halt your outdoor...

Peter’s Gardening tips for June

The weather has been very mixed for the past month, which is the perfect...

What food will gardeners be growing in future?

Can you imagine growing peach trees in a traditional orchard, or exotic root veg...

How to make a micro-meadow in a city garden using just 5 plants

Creating your own tiny patch of meadow in an urban area doesn’t have to...

4 amazing reasons to choose Vaquero fabrics for your interiors

The experts at Plumbs have just the thing – their new Vaquero faux leather...

World Bee Day: 7 ways to support bees in your garden

Bees are a vital part of the food chain, but they’re under threat –...

8 roses with royal connections to sniff out for the Platinum Jubilee

It’s almost celebration time, when people nationwide will be enjoying a garden or street...

8 bee-friendly gardens to visit to make half term a hive of activity

Show gardens this summer are set to be buzzing with bees, as the push...

5 easy sewing projects

If you have some surplus fabric at your fingertips or want to upcycle an...

Confused by all the plant pot choices? Here’s how to pick the best containers for your garden

You want to perk up your patio with new pots, but which should you...

Insects are in decline: Why we need bugs in our life, and 5 things we can do to encourage them

New research indicates there has been a ‘terrifying’ drop in the number of flying...

Save energy, save money – why you should consider curtains in 2022

Energy efficiency has never been more important. Just a few months ago, Ofgem announced...

6 key tips for planning the perfect Platinum Jubilee party

It’s not often we’re gifted an extra long weekend, but that’s what’s happening this...

Clever uses for yeast

Dried yeast is a staple ingredient of any keen baker’s kitchen larder, but it...

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