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How to take care of your compact printer

By Lloyd Coombes published

HOW TO Compact printers are marvels of modern technology, but you’ll need to ensure you look after them to maintain efficiency.

Printers
Woman cleaning living room floor with a steam mop.

How to clean steam mop pads

By Tanisha Fletcher published

HOW TO We ask a professional cleaner how to clean steam mop pads the right way.

Cleaning
White converse sneakers being put into the washing machine.

Fed up of scrubbing? Here's how to wash white shoes in the washing machine

By Holly Cockburn published

HOW TO Not sure how to clean your grubby sneakers? Read our top tips on how to wash white shoes in the washing machine.

How to sanitize your washer: Image shows a tub of white vinegar and a box of bicarbonate of soda.

Ditch the bleach! Sanitize your washer with these 2 cheap cupboard staples

By Mina Frost published

Tired of mouldy smells? You can sanitize your washer with these two simple ingredients.

Woman using a mop on wood floors in a living room.

How to clean a mop - top tips to make your mop as clean as your floors

By Katie Treharne published

HOW TO Knowing how to clean a mop properly is half of the formula for clean floors. Here’s how to do it.

Cleaning
Man installing a dryer door with a screwdriver.

How to install a dryer

By Katie Treharne published

HOW TO Become a pro on how to install a dryer with these easy steps, whether you’re installing a condenser dryer or a vented dryer.

Laundry
Man looking into a washing machine to repair it.

How to repair a washing machine

By Louise Oliphant published

HOW TO From loud noises to a washer that won’t drain, here’s how to repair a washing machine, according to an expert.

Laundry
Man typing on a laptop on a table.

How to print emails through Outlook

By Dan Mold published

HOW TO Need to print out concert tickets or booking confirmations? Learning how to print emails through Outlook will make it easy.

Home & Garden
Lady and her young daughter holding laundry basket showing how to use a front load washer.

How to use a front load washer - follow these tips to make laundry day easy

By Louise Oliphant published

HOW TO Follow these tips on how to use a front load washer correctly and save yourself both time and money.

Home & Garden
Woman folding clothes drying on a clothes horse.

How to dry clothes fast - without a dryer

By Jenny Wood published

HOW TO Want to get your laundry dry in winter without using an expensive tumble dryer? Here’s how to dry clothes fast.

Laundry
Man and his toddler bending down to use the washing machine in kitchen.

How to level a washing machine

By Tanisha Fletcher published

HOW TO Washing machine shaking badly? You might need to know how to level a washing machine to fix it.

Laundry
Person using a pink cleaning cloth to clean a front load washer.

How to clean the drum of a washing machine

By Tanisha Fletcher published

HOW TO Top tips from a cleaning expert for how to clean the drum of a washing machine when its in need of a spruce.

Laundry
How to recycle a Christmas tree

How to recycle a Christmas tree: 10 ways to give new life to your used tree

By Louise Bond published

Advice Here are 10 ways to be more eco-friendly this season by knowing how to recycle and reuse a Christmas tree.

Home & Garden
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How to clean a Shark vacuum in 10 steps

By Molly Cleary published

HOW TO Need to know how to clean a Shark vacuum? These 10 tips are all you need.

Vacuums
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How to seal hardwood floors

By Hayley Francis published

HOW TO Discover how to seal hardwood floors to protect the wood from foot traffic, spills, and humidity.

Home & Garden
Person using a sanding machine to sand down hardwood floor panels.

How to sand and refinish hardwood floors

By Hayley Francis published

HOW TO Learn how to sand and refinish hardwood floors to revive the look of wooden flooring and show off its natural color.

Home & Garden
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These 5 tips will help me keep my Christmas tree alive for longer this year

By Holly Cockburn published

HOW TO These simple tips will help to make your Christmas tree last throughout the whole holiday.

Home & Garden
Woman cleaning the parts of a Dyson vacuum in a sink.

How to clean a Dyson vacuum cleaner in 10 steps

By Tanisha Fletcher published

HOW TO These 10 simple steps for how to clean a Dyson vacuum will keep it running smoothly.

Vacuums
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How to store firewood outside

By Tanisha Fletcher published

HOW TO Knowing how to store firewood outside properly can ensure you have dry logs when you need them most.

Home & Garden
Person using a leaf blower on autumn leaves in a yard.

How to start a Stihl leaf blower

By Tanisha Fletcher published

HOW TO Our guide for how to start a Stihl leaf blower will have your blower up and running, even if you’ve never used one before.

Home & Garden