Advices Archive | January 2025

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January 31st
- Can you prune climbing roses in February? The perfect timing for an abundance of blooms, according to gardening experts
- Can you put Le Creuset in the dishwasher? Experts share key facts that will help prolong the life of your cookware
- Lost all your freezer contents from power cuts during the storm? Financial experts reveal you could claim up to £1,000 from your home insurance
- Can you lay turf in February? Yes, but only under these conditions, warn lawn experts
January 30th
- How to rescue your garden from storm damage – 5 things to check and do now to avoid future problems
January 29th
- How to take root cuttings and fill your garden borders with perennials for free
- 3 reasons why your washing machine is leaking from underneath - and what you can do to fix it, according to experts
- Don't fall for these 8 patio heater mistakes, warn experts — this is how to heat your outdoor space safely (and efficiently!)
January 28th
- How long do sweet peas take to germinate? Experts explain long how you'll need to wait and ways to speed it up
January 27th
- What to do with a pond in winter — five measures to take care of your garden’s water feature this winter
- How to clean a velvet chair and remove stains in 5 easy steps - expert tricks to get it looking like new in no time
- How to get nail polish out of carpet – 2 fool-proof methods carpet experts swear by to get rid of this stubborn stain
- Where should I place a fiddle leaf fig plant in my home? The 3 perfect locations. according to houseplant experts
January 26th
- 9 ways to avoid decision fatigue when planning a kitchen renovation - insider secrets to skip the stress and make the process more fun
- How to clean extractor fan filters in 2 steps - cleaning experts reveal the easiest method to get rid of grease
- When to plant broad beans – experts reveal the perfect planting window for a successful crop
- Why is my heat pump blowing cold air? Experts warn it could be one of these five things — and three of them need immediate attention
- 5 ways to use rubbing alcohol for a spotless home, according to cleaning experts
January 25th
- How often do you clean your bathroom? Cleaning experts reveal the daily, weekly and monthly cleaning tasks we should all be doing
- Are you overlooking this one key factor in your hunt for a good mattress? Sleep experts say it's the key to a good night's rest
- Is it too late to plant tulips in January? You'll be thrilled to know it's not – so long as you are mindful of these things
January 24th
- How to remove ivy from a house - experts explain how to get rid of this plant if it's damaging your home
- How long does it take to tile a bathroom? You need to a lot more time than you’d think according to tiling experts
January 22nd
- When to cut back ivy for fresher, denser growth — garden experts warn against cutting it back too early
January 21st
- What is crop rotation? The secret expert gardeners use to guarantee a successful bumper crop of vegetables every year
- How to install a TRV — a step-by-step guide to fitting thermostatic radiator valves for a more efficient heating system
January 20th
- How to get rid of black mould in a shower — 5 natural ways to kill the spores and remove it from your shower tray, screen and sealant
- How to get rid of electronics - 5 ways to dispose of old electricals after decluttering, and earn a bit of cash too
- How to propagate a fiddle leaf fig – 3 easy steps to grow more of these striking, on-trend houseplants for free
- How to chit seed potatoes — 4 simple steps, and why gardening experts say it's key to bumper harvests
January 19th
- As a sleep expert, these are the 6 things I always do when testing a mattress in-store
January 18th
- What is mattress off-gassing? Sleep experts advise what to do about that 'new mattress' smell
- Stacey Solomon has shared 5 nifty wardrobe storage hacks to make getting ready in the morning easier — and they're genius
January 17th
- I was sceptical, but these expert-approved plants and flowers convinced me that Mocha Mousse, Pantone's Colour of the Year, is the perfect colour for gardens
January 15th
- How to improve drainage in a garden — 4 DIY options drainage experts say will solve waterlogging
- Are greenhouses worth it? 5 of the best benefits for your most productive garden yet
January 14th
- Where should I place a monstera plant in my home? The 3 best spots according to feng shui and plant experts
January 12th
- Our guide to choosing a bathroom radiator - avoid the dreaded post-shower shivers with these rules to follow
- How to reset your boiler when it locks out – why it happens and an easy expert-approved step-by-step to fix it
January 11th
- What is an ottoman bed? Everything you need to know about this stylish and practical storage option
- Are heated propagators worth it? 3 reasons you should buy one before spring
January 10th
- Where should you put plug sockets in a kitchen? The 4 rules to follow for a practical cooking space
- When to deadhead pansies to encourage a new flush of beautiful blooms, according to gardening experts
January 9th
- Where to place a jade plant – 5 best spots according to feng shui and plant experts
- Experts reveal the most active garden pests to watch out for in winter — and how to keep them at bay
- Are you using the right amount of detergent in your washing machine? The tell-tale signs you’re using too much or too little
January 8th
- How to clean a washing machine with soda crystals — why experts say you should ditch bicarbonate of soda for this cheaper alternative
- 4 surprising things you can clean with a tennis ball, according to the professionals
- How to grow a Christmas tree from a cutting — 5 simple steps to a free Christmas tree
- How to protect garden wildlife during snow - what to do to help birds and hedgehogs this winter
January 7th
- How to winter proof garden pots to keep them from cracking in the cold
- How to force rhubarb — 5 easy steps to a delicious early crop for crumble and more
- I've arranged more mattress deliveries than most people do in a lifetime – here's everything you need to know for a stress-free delivery day
January 6th
- Should you mist plants in winter? Here's why you shouldn't skip this important care tip
January 5th
- What is a mattress sleep trial and is one worth it? Advice from a sleep expert
- What to do if your boiler pressure is too low – an expert-approved step-by-step to repressurise your system easily and effectively
January 4th
- What is a divan bed base? Sleep experts explain how to decide if this style of bed is right for you and your mattress
January 3rd
- How to get rid of items after a declutter — 3 ways to get your unwanted stuff out of your home
- Do houseplants go dormant in winter? Here's what happens to indoor plants during the colder months
January 2nd
- What to do with a wreath after Christmas — 8 creative ways to preserve, reuse and recycle real wreaths
- 7 garden jobs to do in January – the tasks to tackle now to get your garden ready for when winter finally ends
January 1st
- When to take hardwood cuttings — experts reveal the best time to start propagating new plants for free