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Musty, stale or just plain stinky? How to tackle stubborn odours on carpets or fabrics
How to deep-clean bulky items like duvets and mattresses
How to get your home properly clean in 20 minutes or less
How do I get my windows sparklingly clean without leaving streaks behind?
How to remove stains and smudges from your walls - without repainting the whole room
How to get your chrome and steel surfaces sparkling (and keep them that way)
The winter weather did a number on my back garden. How do I revive it?
I hate my curtains but don't have the budget for new ones - what's the solution?
Torches, matches and... glue? 11 surprisingly useful items to have on hand for home emergencies
Help! What's the best way to clean cat or dog hair off my furniture?
Help! How do I get rid of that musty smell in my drawers and cupboards?
What's the best way to clean dull and dust-covered curtains?
What's the right way to clean really dusty rugs and carpets?
How can I declutter my home once and for all - without going full Marie Kondo?
How do I pack up Christmas decorations so they're not in a heap next year?
What last-minute items can I pick up now to avoid Christmas Day disasters?
Help! How do I host a crowd for dinner if I'm short on space?
Help! How do I set up outdoor Christmas lights without disaster?
What are the basics I should have in my toolbox?
I'm moving house - how can I make unpacking less stressful?
Help! How do I get rid of damp in an older house?
What are the basic cleaning products every grown-up should own?
How do I know if my plant needs a bigger pot?
How can I clean up my grimy-looking taps so they shine?
My floors always look streaky after mopping - what am I doing wrong?
How do I bring a tired and stain-covered carpet back to life?
What's the secret to keeping my towels soft and fluffy?
What's the best way to clean laptop and TV screens without damaging them?
Help! My plants keep dying - what am I doing wrong?
My kitchen cabinets are really dated - how can I spruce them up without replacing them?
How do I make my bed like a grown-up - hospital corners and all?
I'm hosting a dinner party - how can I make the table look properly fancy?
What bulbs work best in each room - and how do I tell the difference?
How do I stop my kitchen bin getting stinky? Here's some advice from a home pro
If it's too warm for a duvet in summer, what can I put on the bed instead?
Is cleaning my toilet brush really a *thing* - and what's the best way to do it?
How do I get the most out of my utility room?
How can I get my home spotless... without the nasty chemicals?
What's the handiest way to store bulky cleaning products?
How do I keep my bed fresh and clean (aside from just changing the sheets)?