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Lucy Hedges on the smart devices that can help you manage your power consumption – good for your purse and the planet

A quick fridge and freezer reset can help stop food going to waste and keep your shopping bill down. With a few smart storage tweaks, everyday ingredients will last longer and save you money week afte

Q When towing a caravan, should the fridge be left switched on to keep food cold, and if so, which power setting should be used while on the move? AYes, in most caravans, the fridge can be left on whi

You don’t need to clean everything daily, says Queen of Clean, Lynsey Crombie – focus on smart routines to save time, energy and stress • ‘Daily vacuuming isn’t necessary – in fact, doing it too often