By Penny Lynch We’ve all heard of ultra-processed foods, but have you ever considered that some drinks are also ultra-processed? Ultra-processed simply ...

by Penny Lynch Nothing beats the power of a fresh, clean scent, and while commercial air fresheners promise a quick fix, they often contain chemicals and ...

by Penny Lynch The best way, as with any organising job, is to pull everything out and see what you’ve got.  Determine what you need, what can be rehomed ...

by Penny Lynch When you mention spring cleaning it is easy to become overwhelmed with all the jobs on the list. So here are a few jobs, often overlooked ...

by Penny Lynch If you’re living in a small house or flat then making every bit of space count is essential. When thinking about the layout of your rooms ...

Ask the neighbours if people in your neighbourhood have carried out similar alterations, knock on their doors and ask to have a look around. They might even ...

Percarbonate of soda might have a long, ominous sounding, name but it is actually a useful, cheap and environmentally friendly substance that can be used all ...

Avoidance - Try to avoid going out in the sun between the hours of 10am and 4pm, at the height of summer. Babies younger than 6 months should not be exposed ...

You probably upgraded your internet speed at the beginning of the first lock-down, when everyone was at home and we were all wanting more bandwidth. But what ...

Although we’re entering the time of year where our energy bills are typically reducing, with the skyrocketing prices this year, that might not be the case. ...

We are all aware that we need to reduce the plastic in our lives because of the health and environmental risks it poses. But there are hidden plastics, in ...

What fascinates me about the no-shoes conversation is that the UK seem to be one of only a handful of countries where culturally it’s expected for people to ...