Advices Archive | November 2025

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November 30th
- The expert-approved fan trick that helps your dehumidifier dry laundry in record time – this is how to get the set up just right
November 27th
- This clever sensor gave my house plants a 'voice' so I'll never forget to water them again – it's a genius Christmas gift for plant parents
- How to protect your Christmas tree from underfloor heating – 3 things you need to do if you don't want it dropping all its needles in a week
November 26th
- This is the easiest way to set up continuous dehumidifier drainage if you're fed up emptying your unit during winter's damp season
- Now is the perfect time to build a frog house – it'll attract nature's best slug-busters to your garden
November 25th
- I asked experts how long it really takes for a dehumidifier to dry laundry – plus how to use it the right way for faster drying
- Birds will flock to your garden if you plant these berry-bearing shrubs and trees - they'll also add a welcome pop of winter colour
- There's still time to plant paperwhite bulbs for daffodils that flower at Christmas – they're some of the prettiest festive blooms around!
November 24th
- 7 cold-loving, low-maintenance plants I grow as a florist to fill my home with vases of colourful flowers over winter
November 23rd
- This £14.99 brass retractable clothes line is the small-space laundry upgrade worth knowing about – and I can see why
November 22nd
- Yes, Christmas lights *can* burn your plants – make sure you're buying this type of lighting to minimise any damage
November 21st
- 5 tricks I use to choose a poinsettia from the supermarket as a gardens editor – the easiest ways to spot a healthy plant
November 20th
- Experts warn pet owners to avoid this type of real Christmas tree – this is the safer variety to buy instead
November 18th
- These 7 beautiful winter-flowering house plants will add festive colour and cheer to your home when it’s grey and gloomy outside
November 17th
- What you can and can't burn in a multi-fuel stove – the 5 things you should always avoid and what to use instead
November 16th
- The one thing you need to know before buying a dehumidifier this autumn – and it'll make all the difference to how it tackles damp and condensation in your home
- I wasted £800 on a sofa bed that left my guests opting to sleep on the floor – this is what I wish I knew back then
November 15th
- I tried Marie Kondo's KonMari folding method to organise my clothes – my drawers have never looked better
November 14th
- My neighbour's tree covers my front path in leaves every autumn – I asked experts whose responsibility it is to clear it up
November 13th
- Experts are urging homeowners to bury banana skins in their garden this November - here's why
November 12th
- I want my garden to glow for Christmas so I asked the experts how to light my trees properly and easily
- The 5 lawn care tasks gardeners must not ignore in November if you want a lush lawn next spring
November 11th
- This £40 laundry gadget dries my clothes faster than my heated clothes airer and is slashing my energy bills too – and the cover fits over a standard three-tier airer
- Cold-loving plants that thrive in frost and low temperatures – and they'll add a pop of colour to your front garden and window boxes all winter
November 10th
- 4 things that people with an organised hallway always do – expert tips that guarantee a neat entranceway
- Using the wrong extension lead for your outdoor lights could be dangerous and ruin your equipment – this is the IP rating to look for
- When to prune gooseberries for healthy plants and plenty of fruit – don't jump the gun, because timing is everything
November 9th
- How many dehumidifiers do I need to beat damp and condensation? I asked the experts what the perfect dehumidifier setup is for every type of home
- Cleaning experts reveal 6 cleaning jobs you should never use dehumidifier water for – it will do way more harm than good
- 4 types of wood you should never use in a wood-burner – or risk a £1,000 fine this winter
November 7th
- Experts warn homeowners never to try this DIY bathroom renovation job at home – a small mistake can spell disaster for your home
- There's still time to plant your spring bulbs, say experts – but get them in the ground before the window closes!
November 5th
- I'm a gardening expert and I keep my vegetable garden growing all year round by planting these crops in autumn – they're delicious and easy to grow!
- 3 plants you shouldn't prune this autumn – experts warn that trimming these shrubs and trees will cause more harm than good
November 4th
- This is how to tidy your garden without disturbing the wildlife that lives there – 6 responsible tips for neatening up your outdoor space
November 3rd
- Four kitchens later, I've finally found the perfect kitchen storage hack for pan lids, and it's made dinnertime easier and calmer
- This November hydrangea mistake could cost you next year's flowers – it's the surest way to ruin a hard-earned display
November 2nd
- I wish I’d known this one thing before painting my walls – it would have stopped dark borders ruining my room renovation
November 1st
- 5 things I wouldn’t buy new for my kitchen – save your money by sourcing these items second-hand instead