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Whether it is your first time learning about Christmas cactus care or you are a seasoned pro, watering succulents is all about finding the right balance. ‘With the festive season just around the corner, you might be tempted to treat yourself to a gorgeous, blooming Christmas cactus. Or maybe, you’ve received one as a gift. These flowering cacti make a beautiful addition to any room, and you’ll be pleased to hear that they’re incredibly easy to care for,’ begins Jo Lambell, founder of Beards and Daisies (opens in new tab) and author of The Unkillables (opens in new tab)....

Heating accounts for about 29 per cent of your utility bill, according to Energy Saver, the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) consumer resource on saving energy and using renewable energy technologies at home, so choosing the cheapest option can make a big difference to you home expenses. To help you make savings in the future, we’ve put together a guide to which type of heating is cheapest to run and asked the experts to share their knowhow....

Like everybody, my small laundry room ideas are centered around ensuring that my white clothes look and smell their best – and the process starts with how they’re cleaned. This is where this powerful juice comes into play. I admit that my detergent does a good job of washing my clothes – and there are many other tricks to promote brightness and freshness (such as using white vinegar in laundry) without great expense....

In this month’s column, she tells us why she loves shopping for antiques and filling her Hill House home with one-off and surprising pieces. Adding interest to a room with antiques Adding interest to a room with antiques ‘I’ve always thought that the most interesting faces are the ones that show signs of a life well lived. The ones that have much-used laughter lines and the familiarity of a ‘well-trodden path’ of creases,’ says Paula....

While it is sometimes necessary to know how to kill tree roots in our backyard ideas such as when they are causing damage to pipework or building foundations, or when removing a tree stump, removing or killing the roots of a living tree can cause issues such as the death of the tree, or worse, instability - leaving the tree vulnerable to collapsing in bad weather. Here, we have explored the reasons why you should never kill tree roots so you can avoid more serious problems down the line....

Good living room Feng Shui, whether through the placement of furniture or mirrors, will give you a harmonious, balanced space, whether or not you subscribe to this ancient Chinese art. And one of the biggest changes you can make, according to Feng Shui experts, is with your sofa placement. While placing a sofa in front of a window certainly has its aesthetic advantages, this popular living room layout idea can cause several issues in regards to Feng Shui teaching....

If you love watching movies, shows, videos, etc but, you are irregular with the timings when they are broadcasted on your television then Netflix is the best option for you since here you can watch the movies or shows which you have missed any time on it by playing them online with absolutely no restriction on the number of times you watch the same thing over and over again. Netflix is the best platform to watch shows and movies online on your smartphone and have a great experience just by downloading its app....