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- Cleaning & laundry How to wash a duvet Many synthetic duvets can go in a home washing machine, as long as it's big enough. Wool needs a cooler, gentler approach, and feather or down often …
- Health & wellbeing How to get treatment from a pharmacy without seeing a GP (Pharmacy First) In England, most pharmacies can assess and, if needed, give prescription medicine for seven common conditions without a GP appointment. Here's what's…
- Health & wellbeing How to use NHS 111 NHS 111 is free, available 24 hours a day and tells you the right place to get help when it's urgent but not a 999 emergency. Use it online, in the N…
- Home & DIY How to unblock a toilet A blocked toilet can usually be cleared with a proper toilet plunger, or hot water and washing-up liquid. Here's what to do, what not to do, and when…
- Home & DIY How to unblock a sink Most blocked kitchen and bathroom sinks can be cleared without harsh chemicals. Work through these methods in order, from the simplest to clearing ou…
- Pets How to trim your dog's nails Long nails can be uncomfortable and affect how your dog walks. Here's how to clip them a little at a time, avoid the quick, and what to do if a nail …
- Pets How to trim a cat's claws safely Most outdoor cats wear their claws down themselves, but older and indoor cats often need a trim. Here's how to clip just the tip without hitting the …
- Tech & phones How to transfer WhatsApp to a new phone Move your WhatsApp chats, photos and groups to a new phone – whether you're staying with iPhone or Android or switching between them.
- Pets How to toilet train a puppy House training is about lots of chances to go outside, perfect timing with rewards and staying calm about accidents. Here's a routine that works.
- Crafts & hobbies How to take better photos on your phone Simple habits that make a real difference: clean the lens, use the grid, tap to focus and set exposure, find good light and hold steady.
- Tech & phones How to switch mobile network and keep your number Keep your mobile number when you move network by texting for a free PAC code and giving it to your new provider. The switch is done within one workin…
- Cooking & kitchen How to store and reheat leftovers safely Cool, store and reheat leftovers safely so you cut food waste without risking food poisoning.
- Health & wellbeing How to start running with Couch to 5K The free NHS Couch to 5K plan takes complete beginners to running 5K, or 30 minutes, in about 9 weeks with three short runs a week.
- Tech & phones How to spot and report a scam text Learn the warning signs of a scam text, report it free to 7726, and know exactly what to do if you've clicked a link or lost money.
- Crafts & hobbies How to sew on a button Sew a flat (two- or four-hole) or shank button back on by hand in about ten minutes, with a thread shank so it buttons easily and stays put.
- Tech & phones How to set up parental controls on an Android phone Use Google Family Link to approve apps, filter content, set screen time limits and see your child's location on their Android phone.
- Tech & phones How to set up parental controls on an iPhone Use Apple's Family Sharing and Screen Time to manage your child's iPhone – approve app downloads, filter content and set time limits.
- Cooking & kitchen How to roast a chicken safely Roast a whole chicken with crisp skin and juicy meat, and check it's properly cooked using Food Standards Agency guidance.
- Home & DIY How to reset a tripped RCD or circuit breaker If part of your home has suddenly lost power, a switch in your consumer unit (fuse box) has probably tripped. Here's how to find it, find the faulty …
- Home & DIY How to repressurise a combi boiler If your combi boiler's pressure gauge reads below 1 bar, or the boiler has locked out with a low-pressure fault code, you can usually top it up yours…
- Garden How to repair bare patches in a lawn Bare and worn patches can be fixed with grass seed or a piece of turf. Spring and autumn are the best times, when the soil is warm and moist.
- Money & paperwork How to renew a UK passport Renew an adult British passport online through GOV.UK – the cheapest and quickest way – and avoid the common mistakes that cause delays.
- Cleaning & laundry How to remove mould from walls Small patches of black mould caused by condensation can be cleaned off safely with the right protection. Cleaning only treats the symptom, so this gu…
- Cleaning & laundry How to remove limescale from a shower head and taps A shower that sprays sideways or chalky crust round the taps is limescale. A mild acid such as white vinegar or citric acid dissolves it. Here's how …