Latest articles by Katie Mortram
7 ant-repellent plants to keep your home pest-free
Have ants taken up residence in your home? These 7 plants will repel ants and stop them from coming back.
How to sharpen pruning shears in 7 simple steps
With regular use, blades on pruning shears dull. Here’s how to sharpen pruning shears to get them working as good as new.
7 things you forget have an expiry date
Ingredients aren’t the only things that expire. Here are 7 things you forget have an expiry date.
Shark vs Dyson: Which vacuum cleaner is best?
Ever wondered which is better — Shark vs Dyson? Here, we break down the differences.
7 plants that can survive without sunlight
Want to add some plant life to your sunlight-lacking home? These 7 plants will thrive regardless.
How to plant potatoes and when to do it
Want to know how to plant potatoes? Here we take you through what to do and when to do it, so you can grow your very own spuds.
10 Things you should never put in the dryer
These 10 things will cause more damage than good in the dryer, so avoid them at all costs.
How to get rid of squirrels without hurting them
Need to know how to get rid of squirrels? Here, we cover the different methods and steps you can take to deter these critters.
9 ways to get rid of condensation inside your windows
Are the insides of your windows covered in condensation? Here are 9 ways you can get rid of it and stop condensation from coming back.
9 fly-repellent plants that will keep your home bug free
Struggling with flies in your home? These 9 fly-repellent plants will keep them at bay.
9 mistakes to avoid when you clean your car
Are you guilty of making any of these 9 mistakes when you clean your car? Here, we break down what you’re doing wrong and what you should do instead.
How to season a cast iron skillet and how often you should do it
If you want to know how to season a cast iron skillet, these tips will keep it in good shape.
6 foods you should never cook in a cast iron skillet
Avoid cooking these 6 foods in your cast iron skillet — you could be doing more harm than good.
Cast iron vs enameled cast iron skillet — which is better?
There are two types of cast iron skillet — traditional and enameled. We'll take you through the differences and help you decide which type to buy.
17 things that should never go in a washing machine
Your washing machine won't thank you if you throw any of these 17 items into the drum.
7 common mistakes making your bathroom dirtier
No matter how routinely and thoroughly we clean our bathrooms, some mistakes can take your efforts two steps back.
9 ways to fight allergy season
Struggling with pollen allergies? We’ve pulled together 9 tips you can follow to help prevent allergies this springtime.
Your oven can clean itself with this underrated setting
Cleaning the oven by hand is no easy task — thankfully, this underrated setting can help.
Why is this energy-saving setting missing from U.S. washing machines?
There’s one setting missing from washing machines in the U.S. Here’s what you’re missing out on and how you can replicate it.
9 clever ways you can clean with salt
Salt is useful in more ways than one. Here are 9 ways salt can help you clean your home.
I test appliances for a living — here are 9 oven tips you need to know
I’ve tested appliances for over six years — here’s what I’ve learned from ovens.
How to wash a comforter the right way
Need to know how to wash a comforter? Here, we cover what you need to do step-by-step, so you can get it looking as good as new.
