by Jacob Whitmore | Jul 5, 2026 | Home & Garden, Trending
Key takeaways Fly paper still works and costs around £4 for 20 strips. Start there before you buy anything electric. Baited outdoor traps clear flies from bins and patios, but the bait stinks. Hang them well away from where you sit. Fruit flies and fungus gnats need...
by Jacob Whitmore | Jul 3, 2026 | Home & Garden, Trending
Key takeaways Handheld fans are Amazon UK’s number one Home & Kitchen seller right now, and the top model shifts more than 10,000 units a month The best all-rounder costs around £17, has 5 speeds and folds flat to work as a desk fan Battery size is the real...
by Jacob Whitmore | Jul 2, 2026 | Home & Garden, Trending
Key takeaways The Met Office expects heatwave conditions across southern Britain from early next week, with London forecast to sit around 30C. A decent toddler pool costs under £10. The sweet spot for families is a 2m to 2.6m inflatable at £25 to £40. A big family...
by Jacob Whitmore | Jul 1, 2026 | Home & Garden, Trending
Key takeawaysCordless pressure washers are having a moment this summer because they draw water from a bucket or water butt, so they still work where a hosepipe ban is in force for car and patio washing.Most cordless models sit around 20 to 24 bar, which is fine for...
by Jacob Whitmore | Jun 29, 2026 | Home & Garden
Key takeawaysCool-touch fabric gives the strongest cold-on-contact feel, best for falling asleep fast.Gel memory foam adds cushioning and resists heat build-up, so it suits achy joints plus hot sleeping.Bamboo and other natural fibres win on breathability and...
by Jacob Whitmore | Jun 29, 2026 | Home & Garden
Key takeawaysA cooling mattress topper moves heat and sweat away from your skin. It does not lower the temperature of the room.Cool-touch fabric feels cold the moment you lie on it, but the effect fades as your body warms the surface.Gel and breathable toppers work by...
