Secondhand September is encouraging shoppers to give pre-loved fashion a chance rather than buying new – whether that means searching charity shop rails or hunting for bargains online.

Stylist and fashion expert Lauren Bulla has shared her advice for finding the best secondhand buys, including the time shoppers could have the greatest chance of spotting newly listed items on resale...

A new kitchen can be one of the biggest investments homeowners make – but getting it right involves much more than choosing cabinets, worktops and appliances.

Some of the decisions that have the greatest impact on how a kitchen works are also among the easiest to overlook.

Joy Delaney, NPD and Technical Director at Doulton Water Filters, says homeowners should think...

Britain’s scorching summer may have left more than sunburn and parched gardens in its wake, with homeowners being warned that prolonged hot and dry weather could have caused damage to their properties.

Home experts say extended periods without rain can cause soil to dry out and shrink, potentially resulting in movement beneath a home’s foundations and increasing the risk of...

Searches for skip hire have risen by 18% over the past month as more UK households embark on summer projects.

However, experts at Yell warn that mistakes involving prohibited waste, permits and overloaded skips could lead to extra costs, delays or fines.

Hazardous materials including asbestos, chemicals, paint, gas cylinders, batteries and tyres should not normally be placed...

Holidaymakers may carefully choose which beauty products to pack, but experts say their plane seat could also affect their skin.

Window seats are considered the worst because passengers face greater UV exposure, reduced airflow and colder temperatures beside the cabin wall, according to beauty and wellness platform Fresha.

Humidity inside aircraft cabins can fall below 20%,...

People who discover a tick bite are being urged to avoid popular home remedies that can aggravate the parasite and potentially increase the risk of infection.

Ayesha Bashir, prescribing pharmacist at online pharmacy Chemist4U, said ticks should instead be removed promptly using fine-tipped tweezers or a purpose-made tick removal tool.

“We’ve all heard the hacks around...

September is the perfect time for a reset, to reorganise your living space for a calmer run into the cold and busy months ahead. Garden sheds can often become dumping grounds throughout summer, so taking time to declutter your shed at the end of the season can make it a far more functional, calmer-to-use space, come autumn.

Garden shed expert, Sam Jenkinson, from garden building...