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If you don’t identify and deal with mould problems quickly, you could be risking serious damage to your home and potential health problems

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Why mould is forming in your home this winter and how to stop it

As the weather begins to get cooler, have you begun seeing condensation on your windows?

As the weather begins to get cooler, have you begun seeing condensation on your windows?

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How do you stop condensation on windows? Expert reveals cheap hack

Enter our competition to win a game board bundle worth £100.

Enter our competition to win a game board bundle worth £100.

It's game on as you could win a board game bundle worth £100!

Have you been struggling to get rid of damp and mould in your house? I tried this budget-friendly dehumidifier for a long-lasting fix

Have you been struggling to get rid of damp and mould in your house? I tried this budget-friendly dehumidifier for a long-lasting fix

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I compared £1.39 to £200 dehumidifiers in autumn – which one saved my house?

Drying clothes in the winter can be a real pain if you don't have a tumble dryer

Drying clothes in the winter can be a real pain if you don't have a tumble dryer

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7 simple steps to help dry your clothes in winter without a tumble dryer

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Look out for musty smells or mould spots on walls, ceilings or around windows

Look out for musty smells or mould spots on walls, ceilings or around windows

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Tell-tale signs that indicate you've got a mould or damp problem at home

You should avoid sleeping with a hot water bottle as they can cause serious burns

You should avoid sleeping with a hot water bottle as they can cause serious burns

Experts issue warning to all Brits who sleep with a hot water bottle

This is everything you need to know about why condensation may be forming on your windows, and how you can prevent it from happening.

This is everything you need to know about why condensation may be forming on your windows, and how you can prevent it from happening.

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Why condensation is forming on your windows and how to stop it

What jobs need doing in your home?

What jobs need doing in your home?

Mouldy bathroom? Aldi insider reveals 5 tips on how to renovate on a budget

Failure to wash your bedsheets every week could reportedly lead to acne breakouts and a build-up of dead skin and dust mites.

Failure to wash your bedsheets every week could reportedly lead to acne breakouts and a build-up of dead skin and dust mites.

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Exactly how often you should wash your bed sheets ( what happens if you don't)

The small grey insects can be found in homes all year round but they particularly thrive in rooms with high humidity.

The small grey insects can be found in homes all year round but they particularly thrive in rooms with high humidity.

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Warning issued to households as silverfish infestations peak this month

Hotels - (Clockwise from top left) GreyFriars, Prested Hall, Wivenhoe House, and the Colchester Boutique Hotel

Hotels - (Clockwise from top left) GreyFriars, Prested Hall, Wivenhoe House, and the Colchester Boutique Hotel

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Here are the top five rated hotels in Colchester for summer 2024

What cleaning products have you used to try and get rid of a bad washing machine smell?

What cleaning products have you used to try and get rid of a bad washing machine smell?

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I banished the world’s worst washing machine smell with 16p hack (and toothpaste)

Fly season has returned

Fly season has returned

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How to stop flies coming into your home as fly season begins to heat up

Find out how you can win a £100 Tesco e-voucher.

Find out how you can win a £100 Tesco e-voucher.

Top up your grocery bag: How to win a £100 Tesco voucher

Shower heads, shower curtains and toothbrushes should be replaced regularly, according to the bathroom experts at Poshh.co.uk

Shower heads, shower curtains and toothbrushes should be replaced regularly, according to the bathroom experts at Poshh.co.uk

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Exactly how often you should change your toothbrush, loofah and more

Rats and mice might try to find their way into your home - here's how to prevent this from happening

Rats and mice might try to find their way into your home - here's how to prevent this from happening

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How to prevent rats and mice getting into your home

Rats and mice accounted for 271,343 visits to homes from pest controllers in 2023

Rats and mice accounted for 271,343 visits to homes from pest controllers in 2023

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Brits issued rat warning as more than 700 infestations reported each day

If you don’t identify and deal with mould problems quickly, you could be risking serious damage to your home and potential health problems

If you don’t identify and deal with mould problems quickly, you could be risking serious damage to your home and potential health problems

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Five hidden spots you may have mould in your home and how to get rid of it

Bleach is a cheap household item that can make your flowers last up to three weeks longer

Bleach is a cheap household item that can make your flowers last up to three weeks longer

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Flower expert shares 60p hack that makes your flowers last up to 3 weeks longer

Are you already preparing for hosepipe bans in the UK this summer?

Are you already preparing for hosepipe bans in the UK this summer?

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Scientists warn UK is at risk of hosepipe bans and water shortages this summer

The security solution specialists at Crime Guard have conducted their research to shed light on the times of day when homes are most vulnerable to break-ins.

The security solution specialists at Crime Guard have conducted their research to shed light on the times of day when homes are most vulnerable to break-ins.

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The time of day you're most likely to be burgled according to a security expert

Piglet in Bed has spoken with cleaning professional at Fantastic Services, Polya Petrova, to share the truth behind our overused towels.

Piglet in Bed has spoken with cleaning professional at Fantastic Services, Polya Petrova, to share the truth behind our overused towels.

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How often you should be washing your towels (and it's more than you think)

Does your smart doorbell record your street or a neighbouring home? If so you could be breaking the law

Does your smart doorbell record your street or a neighbouring home? If so you could be breaking the law

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You could be fined £100,000 if your smart doorbell is breaking the law - how to check

Enter our competition to win a £100 to spend at B&Q to find everything you need to design your dream outdoor space.

Enter our competition to win a £100 to spend at B&Q to find everything you need to design your dream outdoor space.

Home Makeover: How you can win £100 to spend at B&Q

Enjoy getting busy in the garden this spring by entering our competition to win a £100 National Garden Gift Card.

Enjoy getting busy in the garden this spring by entering our competition to win a £100 National Garden Gift Card.

Hello Spring: How you can WIN a £100 National Garden gift card

The TikTok cleaner warned viewers against using sponge mops.

The TikTok cleaner warned viewers against using sponge mops.

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Professional cleaner says we're mopping our floors all wrong and shares tips

If you spot leaks, dripping pipes or low water pressure, it could be a sign to replace your boiler.

If you spot leaks, dripping pipes or low water pressure, it could be a sign to replace your boiler.

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These are 7 signs to look for that mean your boiler needs an upgrade

Diana Cable from Basildon, who installed 10 panels and battery storage through Solar Together, shares her positive experience.

Diana Cable from Basildon, who installed 10 panels and battery storage through Solar Together, shares her positive experience.

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Solar panels and battery storage: Essex's council-backed scheme returns

The use of a tea towel can help reduce the moisture on cups and glasses, a kitchen expert has claimed

The use of a tea towel can help reduce the moisture on cups and glasses, a kitchen expert has claimed

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Kitchen expert reveals hack to stop dishwasher issue that annoys millions of Brits

The bathroom experts at Posh.co.uk have broken down how you can rid of mould on your bathroom ceilings, walls, windows and shower rim,

The bathroom experts at Posh.co.uk have broken down how you can rid of mould on your bathroom ceilings, walls, windows and shower rim,

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This 30p hack can help get rid of mould in your bathroom (and other tricks)

Diana Cable from Basildon, who installed 10 panels and battery storage through Solar Together, shares her positive experience.

Diana Cable from Basildon, who installed 10 panels and battery storage through Solar Together, shares her positive experience.

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Solar panels and battery storage: Essex's council-backed scheme returns

Diana Cable from Basildon, who installed 10 panels and battery storage through Solar Together, shares her positive experience.

Diana Cable from Basildon, who installed 10 panels and battery storage through Solar Together, shares her positive experience.

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Solar panels and battery storage: Essex's council-backed scheme returns

Ring doorbell competition

Ring doorbell competition

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Win a ring video doorbell

There are a few tips to help your boiler run smoothly when you turn the heating on during the winter

There are a few tips to help your boiler run smoothly when you turn the heating on during the winter

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Experts share 4 tips on how to prepare your boiler before turning heating on

Cleaning an oven can be a horrible task - this hack will make things easy

Cleaning an oven can be a horrible task - this hack will make things easy

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The genius water bowl hack that will clean an entire oven in just 20 minutes

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Win a Charitmas Tree

Mrs Hinch - otherwise known as Sophie Hinchcliffe - is well-known and beloved for sharing cleaning tips and tricks.

Mrs Hinch - otherwise known as Sophie Hinchcliffe - is well-known and beloved for sharing cleaning tips and tricks.

Mrs Hinch fans reveal best way to dry clothes indoors (without a tumble dryer)

The average cost of an A-rated washing machine is around £300, it's not something that you would want to replace regularly.

The average cost of an A-rated washing machine is around £300, it's not something that you would want to replace regularly.

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These 5 'surprising' objects should never touch your washing machine

There is a simple and budget-friendly solution for keeping your towels soft that many fans of the cleaning phenomenon Mrs Hinch swear by.

There is a simple and budget-friendly solution for keeping your towels soft that many fans of the cleaning phenomenon Mrs Hinch swear by.

Mrs Hinch fans swear by £2 product available at B&Q for keeping your towels soft

We have recently been sharing these tips from Mis Hinch fans including how to get rid of nasty smells in your fridge and how you can get stains out of your windows.

We have recently been sharing these tips from Mis Hinch fans including how to get rid of nasty smells in your fridge and how you can get stains out of your windows.

65p product from Aldi and Tesco will make your cutlery look as good as new

An expert at Wickes, Chris Moorhouse, has now advised Brits that vacuuming your fire alarm should be part of their cleaning routine.

An expert at Wickes, Chris Moorhouse, has now advised Brits that vacuuming your fire alarm should be part of their cleaning routine.

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This vacuuming mistake could be putting your life at risk (how to avoid it)

Mrs Hinch - otherwise known as Sophie Hinchcliffe - is well-known and beloved for sharing cleaning tips and tricks.

Mrs Hinch - otherwise known as Sophie Hinchcliffe - is well-known and beloved for sharing cleaning tips and tricks.

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Mrs Hinch fans love 'brilliant' everyday product for a streak-free shower

Avoid putting extremely hot or cold items, tin foil and metal objects in your dishwasher.

Avoid putting extremely hot or cold items, tin foil and metal objects in your dishwasher.

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About to load the dishwasher? Keep these 5 'surprising' objects away from it

Estate: huge estate on sale

Estate: huge estate on sale

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Take a look inside this stunning Colchester home on the market for £6.2m

Here are 6 tips to help you keep your house warm and save money this winter.

Here are 6 tips to help you keep your house warm and save money this winter.

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Expert reveals how your home decor can keep your house warm and save you money

Here are 6 tips to help you keep your house warm and save money this winter.

Here are 6 tips to help you keep your house warm and save money this winter.

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Expert reveals how your home decor can keep your house warm and save you money

Spots in your kitchen we should be cleaning more often. Credit: Canva

Spots in your kitchen we should be cleaning more often. Credit: Canva

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How often you should be cleaning these kitchen spots and it will shock you

Stunning - A view of the property from the side. Credit: Fenn Wright

Stunning - A view of the property from the side. Credit: Fenn Wright

Inside stunning converted inn from the 1500s on sale for more than £900k

Couple up with Aldi this summer to transform your garden into the Love Island villa (PA/Aldi)

Couple up with Aldi this summer to transform your garden into the Love Island villa (PA/Aldi)

Couple up with Aldi this summer to transform your garden into the Love Island villa

The 'love seat' could be a Love Island-inspired item that could work for your living room (Swoon/ITV)

The 'love seat' could be a Love Island-inspired item that could work for your living room (Swoon/ITV)

The Love Island 'must-have' item that may be perfect for your living room

Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday June 23 (PA/Canva)

Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday June 23 (PA/Canva)

Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday June 23

Aldi’s large egg chair is back for the first time this year – but you’ll have to be quick (Aldi/PA)

Aldi’s large egg chair is back for the first time this year – but you’ll have to be quick (Aldi/PA)

Aldi’s large egg chair is back for the first time this year – but you’ll have to be quick