Latest articles by Cynthia Lawrence
Pest experts warn you should never squash spiders in your home — here’s why
Fed up of eight-legged crawlies? Pest experts warn you should never (ever) squash spiders in your home.
Gardeners urged to use a sponge in the yard this summer — and it makes more sense than you think
This one dish washing essential may be the answer to saving your plants in a heatwave — here’s why.
Gardeners urged to sprinkle chilli powder in the yard this summer — and it’s not as strange as it sounds
Why are gardeners urged to sprinkle chilli powder in the yard? And it’s not just for a spicy summer.
This trending cooling fan hack is actually ‘dangerous’ — according to an expert
With so many alternative ways to beat the heat, experts warn of these ‘dangerous’ fan hacks you should never do.
Best robot vacuums for pet hair in 2025
Keep your floors spotless with the best robot vacuums for picking up pet hair.
Yeti just dropped its new travel bottle — and it fixes my biggest problem
Yeti has just fixed the biggest problem with its Rambler travel mugs, just in time for summer adventures.
Got roaches? Pest experts say this is the one common liquid you should never pour down the drain
Want to get rid of roaches? Whatever you do, don’t pour this common household cleaner down the drain.
These smart devices will help keep your lawn green
If you want your lawn and yard to stay green and healthy without wasting water, check out these smart yard devices.
I moved this $30 IKEA floor lamp into my yard and it totally transformed my outdoor space
I wasn’t sure about this IKEA floor lamp at first, but it looks so much better in my backyard.
I thought this viral cooling fan hack was crazy — but it actually works
If you want a simple (and free) way to beat the heat indoors, this bizarre fan hack may do the trick?
I’m too lazy to trim the hedges so I tried this $35 garden tool instead — here’s what happened
I hate pruning tasks, so I tried this mini garden tool instead — here’s what happened.
Gardeners urged to leave a bowl of beer in the yard this summer — here's why
Find out why gardeners are being told to leave a bowl of beer in the yard this summer — and it’s not for drinking!
This bathroom ingredient is the easiest way to remove a tree stump in your yard — you’ll be surprised
Want to remove a tree stump in your yard? This popular bathroom staple might do the trick — but only if you’re not in a hurry.
Experts say candles could be hazardous to your health — here's why
If you suffer from indoor allergies, you might want to rethink how you make your home smell fresh every day.
This pre-mowing tip will make your lawn green and lush this summer — and it's so simple
Want a greener lawn? Before your cut your grass this summer, try this one pre-mowing tip to make a difference
Pest experts warn you should never squash ants in your home — here’s why
Got an ant problem? Here’s why you should never squash ants in your home — and you’ll be surprised.
This one natural ingredient will revive scorched grass and make your lawn green again this summer
Brown lawns will turn green again with this one ‘lifesaver’ natural ingredient — and it won’t even cost you anything.
Experts share 4 quick tips to clean a grill — without the mess
If you find the task of cleaning a grill time-consuming, check out these top hacks for quickly cleaning a grill — from the pros.
3 best air purifying flowers to help clean indoor air — and they’re NASA-approved
If you want a simple way of cleaning your indoor air, these popular flowers might do the trick, according to experts.
Why you should be leaving grass clippings on your lawn after mowing — you’ll be surprised
Don’t know what to do with your grass clippings? Here’s why you should just leave it on your lawn after mowing.
Why is my induction cooktop beeping? Experts share 3 reasons why
Wondering why your induction cooktop keeps beeping? Here are some possible reasons why.
5 natural ways to stop ant hills ruining your yard this summer
Spotted unsightly ant hills in your yard? Check out these top tips to stop them from completely ruining your yard this summer.
Best vacuum cleaners 2025: Top picks for spotless floors
Clean up smart with one of the best vacuum cleaners to keep your floors spotless.
