Are you allergic to your own home?

Many ancient civilisations celebrated the new year not on 1 January, but in March. They certainly had a point: spring feels like a new beginning, as nature awakens after the cold, dark days of winter.

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NO NONSENSE SOLUTIONS TO EVERY DAY HASSLES

Household advice editor Katie Mortram on six pesky areas you might be tempted to skip — and how to show them some TLC

In an extract from her new book, The Productive Garden , Stephanie Hafferty explains how to save money and use traditional wisdom for homemade nasties-free loveliness