7 tasks to help declutter your home

Tidy living room

Decluttering the home is a job we tend to put off mostly because it requires time and a lot of effort. However as we are at the start of autumn, it’s the perfect time to put away spring and summer items you won’t be using for the next few months and tidy up areas that are particularly messy. Find out tips on what you can do with clutter and items you no longer use.

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7 foods to help you stay hydrated in the heat

Woman drinking water in the heat

As summer has officially arrived, hot foods that kept you sustained in the previous months don’t seem as appealing. Drinking plenty of water a day can also seem daunting, however there are a number of foods that have a naturally high water content and can help keep you cool. They are also healthy for you too!

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5 natural weed killers to help get rid of those unwanted plants

Removing weeds in the garden

Spring is in full bloom, with its abundance of flowers and colourful tree blossoms, signalling that summer isn’t far away. Unfortunately spring also brings unwelcome plants in the form of weeds, taking up space and sprouting in areas around the home like the patio and garden. They also cause allergies and some like giant hogweed are notorious for being difficult to remove. If you don’t want to use chemical sprays and solutions, there are natural alternatives you can try, which might just work before more decide to sprout up. Learn more about what natural products you can use.

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How to store food in your fridge the right way

Fridge door with magnets

Not the most difficult of tasks but an important one nonetheless. When putting our shopping away in the fridge we tend to just place it on a shelf wherever there is free space. However, to keep foods fresh and to stop the risk of contamination, there is a method to which particular foods should be placed onto which shelves. Learn more about the organisation of fridge food!

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10 tips to tackle hay fever season

Spring flowers

On days with higher temperatures, the glorious sunshine can also bring high pollen counts. For hay fever sufferers this can mean symptoms such as itchy and puffy eyes, a runny nose, headaches, a dry and itchy throat and shortness of breath. Preventative measures can be taken with an antihistamine and nasal sprays but there are other ways to help combat the effects of pollen. Take a look at these top tips to prevent hay fever from ruining your summer days.

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