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EU ban on PFAS “forever chemicals”: what it means for kitchens, clothes and cosmetics

Oliver James Whitfield • August 17, 2026

The EU is moving towards banning an entire family of substances found in cookware, jackets, cosmetics and even pizza boxes....

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Best time to run your washing machine to cut your electricity bill

Oliver James Whitfield • August 17, 2026

If you want to bring your electricity bill down, it pays to be strategic about when you run your washing...

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Small bathrooms: organising without an over-sink cabinet

Oliver James Whitfield • August 17, 2026

In small bathrooms, every centimetre matters, and that reality has reshaped how people organise the space. The traditional over-sink cabinet-long...

Person holding remote set to 24°C, aiming at air conditioner in a cosy, sunlit home office.

Air conditioning: the ideal 24°C setting and cooling tips

Oliver James Whitfield • August 17, 2026

Using air conditioning sensibly matters if you want to curb both the hit to your household budget and its contribution...

Man in high-visibility vest clearing seaweed from sandy beach while boy sits on towel nearby looking out to sea.

Flies and mosquitoes plague Porto and Matosinhos beaches as dead algae builds up

Oliver James Whitfield • August 17, 2026

The phenomenon affecting the sands in Porto and Matosinhos is being driven by a build-up of dead algae on the...

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Duux Whisper 3 review: a truly quiet pedestal fan

Oliver James Whitfield • August 17, 2026

The Duux Whisper 3 is a fan that puts silence front and centre. After testing it, it turns out it...

Woman kneeling in a garden, planting flowers among blooming pink peonies and purple hydrangeas in sunlight.

Peonies and companion plants: how to create a spectacular flower display

Oliver James Whitfield • August 17, 2026

Many amateur gardeners plant a peony, enjoy a few blooms, and then wonder why it never turns into a proper...

Person changing or cleaning a filter from a kitchen extractor fan in a bright home kitchen.

Simple Extractor Fan Trick to Use It as a Budget Air Purifier

Oliver James Whitfield • August 17, 2026

In many kitchens, the extractor fan is treated as nothing more than a way to deal with steam and smoke...

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36th Bazar do Móvel in Rebordosa runs 3–12 July 2026 to support local Volunteer Firefighters

Oliver James Whitfield • August 17, 2026

The initiative runs from 3 to 12 July and brings together furniture donated by industrial businesses from the region. All...

Shoppers browse and select air conditioners and fans in a store aisle under a 'heatwave deals' sign.

Air conditioning chaos in France amid the heatwave - and our global warming responsibility

Oliver James Whitfield • August 17, 2026

A few years ago it was toilet paper; now it’s fans and air conditioning units. Do I think this second...

Hands stirring boiling water with a wooden spoon in a pot on a gas stove in a kitchen.

Does a Wooden Spoon Stop a Pot Boiling Over?

Oliver James Whitfield • August 17, 2026

One minute your spaghetti is bubbling away contentedly in the saucepan. The next, after you’ve turned your attention elsewhere, you...

Person washing peeled bananas under a kitchen tap next to a bowl and banana-flavoured packaging on the counter.

How to Use Banana Peel with Bicarbonate of Soda at Home and in the Garden

Oliver James Whitfield • August 17, 2026

Among the everyday products used to clean the home and look after the garden, a few simple ingredients stand out...

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A self-cleaning solar desalination panel that runs on real seawater

Oliver James Whitfield • August 17, 2026

Solar desalination panels - devices that harness sunlight to convert seawater into drinking water - have looked like a compelling...

Man digging a hole on a sandy beach with tools and clipboard nearby under sunlight by the sea.

430,000-year-old wooden tools found in Greece

Oliver James Whitfield • August 17, 2026

Wooden implements from the far reaches of human history often share a familiar, practical scale: sized to sit naturally in...

Young woman adjusting a white canopy on a rooftop terrace with solar panel and fan in a residential area.

New Nature Sustainability study warns billions face cooling poverty in heatwaves

Oliver James Whitfield • August 17, 2026

When a heatwave hits and temperatures spike, most of us automatically look for ways to cool down. A fan whirs...

Person tying a plastic bag inside a kitchen bin next to cleaning supplies on a wooden countertop.

How to avoid bad smell at the bottom of the bin?

Oliver James Whitfield • August 17, 2026

Keeping a compact kitchen organised calls for extra care when disposing of the waste produced every day during meals. When...

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How to Double Your Wardrobe Space

Oliver James Whitfield • August 17, 2026

Find out a straightforward organisation method that makes the most of every free centimetre of your drawers and shelves in...

Hand reaching for a steaming cup of coffee on a wooden kitchen counter with a moka pot and glass of water nearby.

Why do Italians serve water with coffee?

Oliver James Whitfield • August 16, 2026

It may look like a small detail, but offering a glass of water alongside coffee is a long-standing Italian habit...

Person vacuuming wooden floor in a living room with a sofa, coffee table, and moving box nearby.

Amazon Prime Day: Dyson V8 Origin at -34%

Oliver James Whitfield • August 16, 2026

Until 26 June at 23:59, Amazon is running its Prime flash sales. Among the current deals, you can pick up...

Woman adjusting a striped deck chair beside a pool with cushions and a hammock in a sunny garden setting.

Chairs, Towels and Pouffes for Summer Days

Oliver James Whitfield • August 16, 2026

Chairs, towels and pouffes with plenty of style to make beach days, pool time or afternoons in the garden feel...

White robotic vacuum cleaner operating on beige carpet in a bright living room with a smartphone on the table.

Prime Day: Dreame L40s Pro Ultra down to 499 euros instead of 749 euros

Oliver James Whitfield • August 16, 2026

The Dreame L40s Pro Ultra is a premium robot cleaner supplied with a multifunction wash station. On this final day...