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Have you got a much-loved side project that might have the potential to become...

Starting a hobby business: fun money makers

Feeling the chill this winter? As much as 15% of the heat in a...

The First Utility guide to floor insulation

Make your favourite items of clothing last longer with a few of our top...

Keep your clothes looking new year after year

Cats might be experts in letting you know when they want fed or are...

Pet advice: Tips for a healthy cat
The 5-minute guide to home energy grants

Many energy companies are giving away grants to help you save energy (and money!)...

How to deal with dandruff

An itchy scalp and embarrassing white flakes on your shoulders can put a real...

Pet advice: Tips for a healthy dog

Your dog may feel like just one of the family, but that doesn’t mean...

Best rewards programmes and how to make the most of them

Reward schemes and loyalty cards have been around for years, but many of us...

Successful networking

Networking is a great way to open up new opportunities, whether you want to...

Get your lawn in order

If it is mild, you can fix bumps and hollows in your lawn or...

Would you buy an eco car?

Have you ever been tempted by an electric or hybrid car? With dwindling natural...

How to shop for antiques

When you bag a bargain or uncover a hidden gem, antique shopping can be...

Coping with the difficulty of ageing parents

They once cared and looked after you. But as your parents grow older, what...

Tips for negotiating a pay raise

Asking the boss for a raise can be nerve-wracking, but one uncomfortable conversation can...

Common misconceptions about science

It’s natural to make some mistakes before you find the correct answer; it wasn’t...

Peter’s Gardening tips for January

This is the month of winter vagaries, when the thermometer is a gymnast, up...

Trees and shrubs

It is still fine to plant bare-root trees and hedging plants – remember to...

The First Utility guide to draught-proofing your home

Draught-proofing your home means keeping warm air in and cold air out to save...

A First Utility guide to saving energy – room by room

We’ve compiled a list of some lesser-known ways to save energy around the home...

The benefits of keeping a diary

If you’re interested in writing, a great way to wet your feet is to...

How to get involved with charity

Giving money to charity isn’t the only way to get make an impact in...

Get fit in the garden

Gardening provides some good, gentle exercise, so if one of your New Year resolutions...

Avoid that expensive visit to the vet

One of the worst things that can happen to any pet-owner is having to...

Silversurfers Book Club Spring 2015

Welcome to the Silversurfers Book Club! Each season we share a selection of popular...

The Best Current Car Innovations

As every new car drives off of the assembly line they come loaded with...

Easy ways to go green at home

Living a more eco-friendly life doesn’t need to be an impossible challenge; by choosing...

Goal Setting For 2015

With the turn of the year comes a host of New Year’s Resolutions and...

Beat the weather

Get out and get some fresh air if you’ve been indoors over the holidays....

Selling Your Stuff

With Christmas comes gifts and the inevitable dilemma of what to do with them....

Time management tips

If you have made New Year’s Resolutions and decided on your goals for the...

Faking Thicker Hair

Millions of men and women suffer from hereditary hair loss or are born with...

Tips for driving in snowy conditions

STOPPING distances can be up to ten times longer in ice and snow. That...

Games to play with the family

Spending time with your family at Christmas can be one of the most joyous...

Best winter coats on the High Street

 ‘Tis the season to wrap up warm and head outside for fresh air and...

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