Give your home an mot

Get cosy and save money with these savvy tips to boost your home’s efficiency – and beat any energy zappers

NO-NONSENSE SOLUTIONS TO EVERYDAY HASSLES

KEEPING ON TOP OF SEASONAL JOBS MAKES YOUR HOME RUN MORE SMOOTHLY AND MEANS LESS WORK IN THE LONG RUN. WE ASKED A PROFESSIONAL HOUSEKEEPER FOR HER ESSENTIAL TO-DO LIST

IF YOU WANT AN ENERGY-EFFICIENT HOME, YOUR INSULATION NEEDS TO BE IN TIP-TOP SHAPE. HERE ARE THE TELL-TALE SIGNS THAT YOU MIGHT NEED TO REPLACE YOURS…

Tech solutions and real world tips

Q My kids say their packed lunches are boring. Do you have any tips for cheap ways to improve them? A Consider keeping a selection of different types of bread in your freezer, such as pittas and bagel