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Will washing at 30ºC help climate change? You'll find the answer depressing...
Washing clothes at lower washing machine temperatures is often portrayed as an eco-friendly choice. But how much difference does washing all your clothes in 30°C actually make?
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Airbnbs in Amsterdam: 5 gorgeous (and slightly unusual) places to stay
Check out these Airbnbs in Amsterdam and get inspired to plan your next trip...
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Here's how to go low carbon for Zero Waste Week – and beyond
It's Zero Waste Week and these top three lifestyle changes will make a real difference to the planet – plus, they'll save you money
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These are 3 simple zero waste switches you can do at home now to cut plastic waste
After a zero waste lifestyle that's not just for Zero Waste week? These are easy zero waste habits you can adopt now – and keep forever
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If we were paid for all the cleaning we do around the house, we'd earn over £1,000 a year
We clean on average 3 hours per week, which would earn us plenty of extra £££s, if only we were paid to do it
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Cohabiting couples are the fastest growing family type, and couples wait just 19 months on average to move in
There are more unmarried couples living together than ever before, but the time it takes them to cohabit varies regionally
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Garden centre preferred to shopping online – discover the best garden centres in the UK
Visit your nearest garden centre or nursery this weekend to discover a wealth of plant inspiration, homeware, good food and more. We've rounded up the very best
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Moving too often is bad for our mental health
Millennials moving home frequently regret their decision, a survey reveals
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Affordable rents without giving up on the urban lifestyle? Mid-sized cities are the future
Why mid-sized cities are offering lower rents and better life opportunities to millennials
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Forget buying to let – renting out a beach hut is where the money is
Renting out a beach hut in this Dorset location will give you more rental income than a Kensington flat
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Want extra income over the summer? Make your home work for you
Renting our your home or taking in lodgers can make you thousands
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Government to introduce tax on plastic packaging by 2022
New tax designed to reduce the amount of plastic waste in the UK will tax plastic packaging with less than 30% recycled content
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Neighbours from hell: the common bad behaviours that will drive you crazy
The eight mortal sins inconsiderate neighbours commit on a daily basis
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Going on your summer holiday? Make sure your home is burglar proof
These common mistakes can cost you coming back to a burgled home, so avoid them when going on your hols
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More than half the UK population is seriously sleep deprived
More than half of us are getting 4 hours of sleep a night on average, with Londoners sleeping the least
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Noisy neighbour hell: these cities have the highest rates of complaints about noise
Live in one of these cities? Then you've probably experienced noisy neighbours first hand...
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Plastic waste: the crisis deepens, but this reusable veg bag can help
An innovative Swedish product tackles the problem of plastic waste caused by bags used for loose veg
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Bad décor is a relationship deal breaker
Couples would refuse to move in together if they hated their partner's taste in furnishings
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Going vegan? These common household items hide animal products within them
Veganism is on the rise, but products of animal origins are lurking in everything from your lipstick to your TV...
