Latest articles by Katie Mortram
7 ways to improve your dishwasher’s performance
We’ve found 7 tips to improve your dishwasher’s performance — so you can get the most from this appliance.
7 telltale signs you have termites in your home
Termites are never easy to spot. But, we’ve found 7 telltale signs so you know what to look out for.
7 ways to prevent bed bugs from infesting your home
Concerned about bed bugs? Follow these tips to keep on top of these pests and prevent an infestation.
7 best self-seeding plants for fresh growth every year
Fed up of planting fresh foliage? We’ve found 7 plants which self-seed to keep on giving.
5 ways bed bugs can invade your home
There are all kinds of ways bed bugs can travel into your home — we’ve found 5 common routes here.
5 best ways to declutter your home now
We’ve found 5 decluttering methods that can make the chore that much easier.
9 best plants that grow back every year
Want an ongoing display of flowers in your yard? We’ve found the 9 best perennials for repeated blooms.
7 best winterproof plants to survive the cold
Does your yard look bare over the winter? These plants will keep your garden blooming in the cold months.
7 surprising ways you can reuse old coffee grounds
Don’t throw your old coffee grounds in the trash — here are 7 ways you can reuse it around your home and yard.
7 things you never knew you could do with Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is more than just a soda. Here are 7 surprising uses for Coca-Cola.
7 telltale signs of bed bugs in your home
Worried about bed bugs? We’ve found 7 telltale signs of these pests, so you can act fast.
I traded my hair dryer for a hot air brush — and I’ve not looked back
Can a hot air brush compete with a hair dryer? I think so.
7 mistakes everyone makes when deadheading plants
There are 7 mistakes which could be damaging your plants when it comes to deadheading.
How to clean a stainless steel sink in 7 easy steps
If you want to get your stainless steel sink gleaming without the hard scrub, follow these top tips.
5 best plants to help cool down your home
There are all sorts of ways to stay cool in the heat, but did you know that houseplants can help?
7 reasons your washing machine won’t spin — and how to fix them
Does your washing machine refuse to spin? Here are 7 of the most common reasons and how to fix them.
7 tips to make your bathroom smell great
We’ve found 7 things people do to get a nice-smelling bathroom.
7 best trees and shrubs to soundproof your yard
Does noise travel through your yard? Here are 7 shrubs and trees that can help.
7 things that are attracting pests to your home
Do pests keep invading your home? These 7 things are a prime attraction.
7 things I've learned after cooking on cast iron over the years
My cast iron pan can cook all kinds of recipes; here’s what I’ve learned about it over the years.
Should you roll your lawn? Here’s what the experts think
Could your lawn benefit from rolling? Here’s the pros and cons you need to know.
9 ways to get rid of carpet beetles with or without chemicals
Carpet beetles can wreak havoc on rugs, clothes and soft furnishings. We’ve found 9 ways you can deal with this pest promptly.
7 plants that will keep wasps out of your yard
Want to keep wasps out of your yard? We’ve found 5 plants which will actively deter this pest.
