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Students can use this 3-step hack for cheap, healthy meals
If you're ready for student life, but don't know where to start when it comes to cooking for yourself, try these tips
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How to choose a vacuum cleaner that’s right for you
Whether you’re looking for a multitasking vacuum or one that’s ideal for little-and-often cleaning, here are the questions you should be asking
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Can an air fryer save you money? Yes – and these tips will help
Test after test confirms that an air fryer is cheaper than using your oven. But these tips will help you save even more and make the most of your air fryer
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What to use if you don’t have dishwasher tablets
Your dishwasher is full but you've run out of dishwasher tablets. Here's what you can use to get your dishes clean – and what you should absolutely avoid
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Air fryer cooking: 5 mistakes you're making
Air frying might be quick, efficient and economical but it’s still possible to turn out less than ideal food. Here’s how to avoid the most common air fryer errors
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How to clean your vacuum cleaner
Poor pick-up, lack of suction and stale smells are signs that your vacuum cleaner itself needs a clean. Here’s how to bring it back to box-fresh efficiency
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The button on my Oral-B iO is glowing yellow. How do I fix it?
Has the Mode button on your Oral-B iO lit up in yellow? Don't worry. Here's what to do
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Air fryer cooking: 5 new things to try
If you’re only using your air fryer for chips, food from the freezer, and the occasional piece of chicken, it’s time to take it up a notch. Here’s how
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This air fryer cleaning hack will cost you pennies and save you hours
Hate cleaning your air fryer? A small investment could mean that's one annoying job you rarely need to do
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Hot air fryer: The 5 best tips & tricks
Life hacks for the kitchen cult: you should definitely know these clever tricks for your air fryer
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How to clean your air fryer
If you're finding it difficult to keep your air fryer free of gunk and grease, we've got tips to keep it in perfect condition – with the least effort possible
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How to use your iPhone to get perfect laundry
If laundry care symbols might as well be hieroglyphs to you, there's an iPhone trick that'll decipher them. Here's how
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What temperature should your fridge be?
If your fresh food isn't lasting as long over summer, your fridge may not be cold enough. Here's how to ensure that it's at the right temperature
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Got hay fever? Follow these steps to breathe better at home
If hay fever is making you miserable, we've got tips on how to clean your air at home to lessen your symptoms
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How to make sparkling water at home
If you enjoy sparkling water or use fizzy mixers in cocktails, mocktails and cordials, don't buy endless heavy plastic bottles: make it yourself. Here's how
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How to join the Demand Flexibility Service
Some households are now being paid to not use power-hungry appliances during peak hours. Here's what you need to know.
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How to dry your clothes at home: beat the damp and save money
We've got tips on the best way to dry your clothes at home while keeping damp at bay, and the best drying appliances to save electricity.
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How to monitor the air quality in your home
What are you breathing in at home? We've got information on the most common forms of air pollutants and how you can test for them
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How to find out which devices use the most power in your home
If you want to save money, you need to understand your power use. You know what your appliances and devices cost to buy, but what do they cost to run?
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