WITH winter now here in full force, millions of people around the world are all wondering about the same thing – how to keep condensation at bay. A common winter issue, condensation is water droplets that form on a window when moist air comes into contact with a cold surface. 3 Desperate to… I had major condensation … Read more
OUR Christmas food waste bill is expected to hit an unpalatable £300million this year. But instead of binning your leftovers, you can use them to rustle up more tasty festive dishes. 7 Here are three ways to get the most from your extra grub this ChristmasCredit: Getty Here are some ways to get the… Three … Read more
DEEP in the suburbs of Greater Manchester stands a 35ft tall lighthouse – and a very eccentric man who built it from scratch. Phil “Barnacle” Austin, 83, worked for years as a management consultant before breaking ground on the nautical folly overlooking the Bridgewater Canal 20 years ago. I’m the UK’s last lighthouse keeper after … Read more
LUMPY, bumpy and hard to paint, it’s hard to believe that wood chip walls were ever in Vogue. The bobbly finish was the wall covering of choice back in the 80s and is still a leftover relic in many homes today. 3 Rice pudding? No, just the ‘before’ pic of one DIY fan’s wall transformation … Read more
A WOMAN quit her job to travel the US in a truck with her husband and despite bickering a lot, the pair wouldn’t have it any other way. Mila Horton, 29, grew up dreaming of travelling the world – but until she met her now-husband, Jermaine, 31, she had never considered doing it in a … Read more
A DAD has said his family’s Christmas has been left “ruined” after an asbestos removal company allegedly threw away all their belongings. Aaron Snell, 40, lives with his partner Louise, 37, and two kids in a Victory Homes property in a small village near Norwich, Norfolk. 8 The family asked their… Our Christmas is ruined … Read more
RESIDENTS who live next to an “intolerable” sports club have compared the loud noises to “gunshots” going off. Those neighbouring Winchester Racquets and Fitness club are up in arms about the prospect of an “exponential” worsening of sounds they are subjected to day and night. 6 Peter and Liz… Our lives are being ruined by … Read more
A SAVVY homeowner has revealed how she transformed her plain internal doors into posh, panelled masterpieces using an inexpensive hack with Poundland picture frames. Mrs. Clarke, who has been documenting her home renovation journey on TikTok, shared the clever trick in a now-viral video,… I saved a fortune on buying new doors for my house … Read more
A SAVVY man has shared how he keeps his energy bills down even in the winter. Bradley, from the US, took to social media to show off his hacks to keep warm without spending a penny. 2 Brad shared his hacks to keep warm without putting the heating onCredit: tiktok/@baddie.brad 2 His frugal lifestyle… I never … Read more
A DAD has told of his horror after a washing machine exploded in his home “like a bomb”. The faulty device caused huge damage after it blew up in the utility room of David Bennet’s home. 3 The machine blew up 3 Thankfully there was no one in the room 3 Dad David has left … Read more