We have little or no control over how good the air is outside that we breathe in, but we can control the quality of the air we breathe in our own homes. Check the hotspots in your home and make your home healthier.

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Certain chemical compounds, such as those found in regular household cleaners, can cause health problems. Household products that we least expect often contain toxic substances that can make us ill.

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Every time you dip a brush into the paint, you first have to wipe off the excess paint from the edge of the paint pot before painting. But after just a few brushstrokes, the...

When frying, fat often splatters and causes a lot of cleaning after cooking. It is not always a good idea to put a lid on the pot or pan, because the lid...

With the right care, the real fir tree looks beautifully fresh into the New Year.

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Strawberries, raspberries and other types of berries, as well as grapes, quickly become mouldy in the fridge if they are stored in a bowl. The fruit draws in juice that cannot escape and mould...

No matter how neatly you roll up the extension cable, it will get tangled up again if you lay it back and forth a few times, so you will have to sort it out the next time you use it.

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On rainy days, the whole family comes home with dripping umbrellas and puts them in the umbrella stand. After a short time, a pool of water forms at the bottom of the umbrella stand,...

After several washes in the washing machine, garments often lose their vibrant colours and appear dull and pale. If you don't want to buy an expensive colour detergent, you can preserve the colours even after...