A more gentle wash-day cycle

Lynsey Crombie, Queen of Clean, explains how to keep appliances sparkling and in tip-top condition

Kassia St Clair on the most ancient of fabrics, which is still stylish, sustainable and going strong in modern homes

Siân Cornish, expert in natural dyes

Following international eyebrow-raising over French governmental laundry advice (wash jeans every 30 wears!) we’ve asked UK experts to weigh in on common household dilemmas – and truly dish the dirt

From suncream slip-ups to BBQ sauce disasters, cleaning expert Lynsey Crombie shares her tried-and-tested methods for removing the most common warm-weather stains

Tired of paying for harsh chemicals? English ivy may be the answer for your laundry