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New Lidl tower clothes airer: 16 metres drying length for €19.99

Harriet Pembroke • August 29, 2026

A new deal at the discount retailer is designed to take the sting out of a familiar everyday annoyance -...

Chef in a kitchen chopping vegetables on a board next to a steaming pot and open laptop on the counter.

France 2026: Tax bonus for a private chef and cookery lessons at home

Harriet Pembroke • August 29, 2026

Anyone who hires a chef to cook at home or books cookery lessons can recover a large share of the...

Man using a handheld garment steamer on a white shirt in a bright room with clothes on a rack behind.

Vertical steamers in daily clothing care: can they retire traditional irons?

Harriet Pembroke • August 29, 2026

Vertical steamers are becoming a familiar sight in everyday clothing care. They are light, fast to use, convenient and work...

Scientist in lab coat examining a glowing test tube with laptop and tablet showing molecular data.

Microsoft Azure Quantum Elements uses AI to accelerate solid-state battery chemistry

Harriet Pembroke • August 29, 2026

One of the biggest promises of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is faster progress towards new scientific discoveries. That is no longer...

A man holding laundry while loading a front-loading washing machine in a bright room with clothes drying racks.

Eco programme: why it can ruin linen bedding and clog your washing machine

Harriet Pembroke • August 29, 2026

The culprit is often your go-to programme. Less electricity, less water, one button press: the washing machine’s Eco programme looks...

Person steaming a white shirt on a hanger in a bright bedroom with a laptop and clothes rack in the background.

Xiaomi Mijia Garment Steamer 2 launches on Youpin with a $74 campaign price

Harriet Pembroke • August 29, 2026

Xiaomi has unveiled the Mijia Garment Steamer 2 on its Youpin platform. The crowdfunding drive launches on 6 April: the...

Hand sprinkling coffee grounds into a toilet bowl with a jar and wooden scoops beside it in a bathroom.

15-Minute Hotel Scent: Ground Coffee in the Toilet

Harriet Pembroke • August 29, 2026

Many people give the bathroom a thorough clean just before guests arrive - and yet a lingering odour can still...

Person loading laundry into a front-loading washing machine in a bright, modern laundry room.

Xiaomi launches Mijia Washing Machine Drum 10Kg Ultra-Thin Fully Embedded with 3-year warranty and 10-year motor cover

Harriet Pembroke • August 29, 2026

Xiaomi has unveiled the Mijia Washing Machine Drum 10Kg Ultra-Thin Fully Embedded, a new washing machine designed for fully built-in...

Person pouring clear liquid from a plastic bottle onto moss in a garden, with a bowl of salt and box nearby.

Winter bicarbonate of soda to remove moss from paving joints

Harriet Pembroke • August 29, 2026

Many homeowners put up with joints between paving stones, slabs and patio flags turning green for months. Then spring arrives...

Woman steaming a white shirt with a handheld garment steamer on a wooden table indoors.

Xiaomi Mijia Ironing Machine 2 debuts with a built-in screen

Harriet Pembroke • August 29, 2026

Xiaomi has unveiled the Mijia Ironing Machine 2 - a new steam ironing station designed for home use. The device...

Young man hanging shirts on an indoor retractable clothesline in a bright living room with natural light.

KASA Invisible Wall Clothes Airer at Continente: the space-saving solution

Harriet Pembroke • August 29, 2026

Some household items earn their keep every day, yet become a nuisance the moment you’re not using them. A clothes...

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DGIST develops lithium-metal battery that self-extinguishes in fires

Harriet Pembroke • August 29, 2026

A research team at the Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) in South Korea has created a lithium-metal...

Man looking surprised holding clothes beside a Samsung washing machine with detergent and phone on top.

Samsung Bespoke $2,000 smart washer-dryers broke after an update

Harriet Pembroke • August 29, 2026

Owners of Samsung Bespoke smart washer-dryers priced at $2,000 have reported a serious malfunction after installing a software update. According...

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Simple soda crystals and washing-up liquid trick for a clean patio

Harriet Pembroke • August 29, 2026

Plenty of people reach for the pressure washer on autopilot, or grab harsh chemicals from the DIY shop. A British...

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Xiaomi opens Youpin pre-orders for the Mijia Garment Steamer 2 at a reduced price

Harriet Pembroke • August 29, 2026

Xiaomi has opened pre-orders for the Mijia Garment Steamer 2 on its Youpin platform. During the crowdfunding campaign, the device...

Person wrapping a red meat piece in foil with frost inside a home freezer.

Aluminium Foil in the Freezer: What’s Safe and What Isn’t

Harriet Pembroke • August 29, 2026

Not every food combination is suited to this trick. Reaching for aluminium foil is almost automatic in many kitchens: leftovers...

Hands wringing out a wet white cloth over a kitchen sink with a wooden countertop.

How to Whiten Grey Tea Towels with Oxygen Bleach (Sodium Percarbonate)

Harriet Pembroke • August 29, 2026

A humble powder from the cleaning cupboard can make all the difference. Plenty of households know the frustration: tea towels...

Woman reading washing machine instructions in a laundry room with basket of clothes on the machine.

Washing Machine in April: Quiet Hours, Neighbours and the Best Times to Wash

Harriet Pembroke • August 29, 2026

In spring, a lot of things feel harmless: windows are left wide open, the flat gets aired out, and you...

Man urgently pointing at a small battery on fire while standing near an electric scooter in a kitchen.

Lithium-ion battery fires in the UK: e-bikes and e-scooters worst affected

Harriet Pembroke • August 29, 2026

The number of fires linked to lithium-ion batteries has surged across the United Kingdom. According to UK media reports and...

Person steam ironing a blue shirt on a wooden counter with a stack of folded shirts nearby in a bright room.

Xiaomi launches pre-orders for Mijia Ironing Machine 2 ironing system

Harriet Pembroke • August 29, 2026

Xiaomi has opened pre-orders for the new Mijia Ironing Machine 2, an ironing system. The recommended price for the new...

Person wearing a straw hat planting vegetables in a garden bed in a backyard garden.

Aluminium foil trick to deter pigeons in the garden

Harriet Pembroke • August 29, 2026

With the first warm days arriving, it is not only gardeners who are getting busy - entire flocks of pigeons...