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The home front

Is your home your haven? It should be. Problems with housemates or dust mites? You're in the right section.

Which germs lurk in your home?

Thought your house was clean? The average kitchen cutting-board contains more germs than the average household toilet seat. This article is not for the fainthearted.

A healthy, happy home

Your home looks clean, right? Well most of the time, then. But how clean is your house really and what goes on in the nooks and crannies that are difficult to reach?

On the move

Moving can be a nightmare. So what can you do to make this experience less traumatic?

Is your home a roach motel?

You switch on the kitchen light at night and there they are, merrily scurrying away. Getting rid of them is not so easy, though. Our Envirohealth expert gives a few tips.

Let the home buyer beware

The home you are about to buy could pose some serious health risks. Here's how to recognise them.

Your home - filthy or fab?

How would you feel if two strangers came to poke around your home? And checked how clean your toilet was? And your bedding? If your house is spotless, you may not mind.

5 healthy household hints

Your household is meant to be a place of safety. Here are some useful household tips, which could avoid any nasty accident from occurring.

9 home remedies that work

The cure to some of your everyday ailments might be in your kitchen cupboard. These remedies may be old, but experts say they work.

How healthy is your bedroom?

One third of our lives are spend sleeping and with a few changes you can transform your bedroom into a snoozing sanctuary.

Household hints that work

Ever been really stuck on how to remove a stain, revive limp lettuce, clean dirty photographs, dry up a pimple or clean a ‘sour’ baby bottle?

The right home for you

Whether you are renting or buying, choosing the right place to live is not only difficult, but can also play a big role in your future health and well-being.

Injure yourself the DIY way

Many people underestimate the dangers in doing their own home repairs. So what should and shouldn't you do?

Is your bathroom a death trap?

How safe is your bathroom? If any of the following is true of yours, do something about it as soon as possible before tragedy strikes

How clean is your house?

How would you feel if two strangers came poking around your house, your bedding, your toilet to see how clean everything was? If it's spotless you may not mind.

Blitz your home

Who has time to spend their lives cleaning? Here are the 10 most important things you need to do to keep your home hygienic - and have a life as well.

Choose the right housemate

Choosing the wrong person with whom to share can change your life into a living hell. What are the things to look out for when choosing a housemate?

Household hints that really work

Ever been really stuck on how to remove a stain, revive limp lettuce, clean dirty photographs, dry up a pimple or clean a ‘sour’ baby bottle?

For sale: 12 home disasters

You're looking for a house to buy. Here's how to spot possible hazards no one will willingly point out to you.

6 dangers in your home

Many household items can wear out, break or lose their effectiveness if you hang on to them for too long. Use these guidelines when you spring-clean to stay healthy and safe.