Household

Economy

Here's why repossession looms for pricey property owners

More owners of very expensive property at the top end of the market are being repossessed, according to reports from estate agents around the UK.

13/12/2023

Health news

Shared accommodation is helping to 'stimulate' Alzheimer's patients

In France, people with Alzheimer's are trying out shared living in a home with dedicated help, providing them with security and stimulation.

13/11/2023

Culture news

Euroviews. Why declutter queen Marie Kondo giving up on tidying is a good thing

To clutter or not to clutter? Marie Kondo's “kind of given up” tidying at home, due to the birth of her third child.

31/01/2023

Home

These are the most expensive, energy-hungry appliances in your home

We take a look at how energy is used in a typical household, which appliances use the most power, and how much this could be costing you.

02/10/2022

Living

Are ‘green’ household products really less toxic?

Scientists put ‘green’ detergents and eco-friendly dishwashing liquids to the test, and found they’re not necessarily better for the environment.

09/09/2022

Home

Soaring energy bills: Does it help to run appliances at night?

"Time of use" tariffs are specific pricing plans for energy use, aimed at encouraging consumers to use electricity at times when it is cheaper.

05/09/2022

Green News

Is tap water safe to drink in the US?

Scientists have linked some toxic chemicals to cancers, liver damage, low birth weight and other health problems.

16/06/2022

Green News

Gas stoves are 'bleeding' methane into our homes even when they're off

Gas stoves are worse for the climate than first thought.

28/01/2022

Green News

This 1989 news clip shows what we thought homes would look like by now

Has modern technology lived up to futuristic predictions?

27/01/2022

Tech News

Amazon Alexa back online after users report outages across Europe

The smart speaker system came back online after a two-hour outage after users across the continent reported problems with their Alexa devices.

21/01/2022

Cry Like A Boy

The pandemic can change the domestic power balance | View

The coronavirus health crisis is triggering a whole new discussion on traditional gender roles within domestic walls: it's time to redraw their limits, reorganise tasks and cohabitation - argues an Italian feminist and philosopher for our podcast #CryLikeABoy

25/03/2021

Green News

Social distancing vs. social accountability | How to work from home

We've figured out the best way to stave off loneliness and stay productive when working from home.

26/03/2020

Living

How to fill your home with metallic tones and keep it classy

Upmarket brands have released a slew of new products to make your home sparkle in gold. silver, chrome and bronze.

04/11/2019

Living

Watch | The zero-waste van teaching people to make their own cosmetics

The Alma Sana van is touring Belgium with expertise on DIY cosmetics and detergents.

24/07/2019