Garden & House: practical guides for your garden, your home, your pets and your digital life.
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How to unclog a silicone or glue cartridge without losing it
Is your silicone tube dried out? Discover the foolproof screw trick to unclog a nozzle or sealant tip in 2 minutes. Cheap…
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Air renewal with a VMC (mechanical ventilation): the practical guide
Discover why and how to renew the air in your house with a single-flow or dual-flow VMC. Remove humidity and breathe healthy…
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How to clean glass shower doors effectively
Tired of limescale and hard-water marks? Discover our powerful vinegar- or lemon-based techniques for a sparkling shower screen.
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Magnetic water descaler: everything you need to know
Hard water and limescale: how magnetic descalers work, how to choose one, the pros and cons, and how much they cost.
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How to unclog a toilet quickly: tips and effective methods
Toilet or pipes blocked? Discover our quick techniques and tools (snake, plunger, baking soda) to unclog a toilet effectively.
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Why and how to put coarse salt in the toilet to clean it
Simplify toilet cleaning with a surprising method: coarse salt. Leave it overnight to descale, clean and deodorise naturally, with no effort.
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Bad smell in the bathroom or toilet: where does it come from?
Sewer smell in the bathroom or toilet? Dry trap, toilet seal, ventilation: find the cause in 6 steps, often without calling a…
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White vinegar, baking soda, soda crystals or percarbonate: which one for what in the bathroom?
Limescale, odours, grease, blackened grout: which natural product for the bathroom, at what dose, and the mixtures you should never make.
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Cleaning your bathroom and toilet naturally: the complete routine
Squeegee every day, descaling every week, deep clean every month: the routine and natural products for a spotless bathroom and toilet.
My garden
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3 Ways to Dry Hydrangeas Without Losing Their Colour
Three simple methods to dry hydrangeas and keep as much of their colour as possible, plus the timing and mistakes to watch…
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Composite decking ageing: my full review after 9 years
How does composite decking really age? Photos, cleaning and honest lessons from my Castorama composite terrace after 5 and 9 years.
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How to grow endives at home in a tub: the complete forcing guide
Growing your own endives at home is within everyone’s reach, cheap and very rewarding. In this article, I explain how to sow…
My home
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How to unclog a silicone or glue cartridge without losing it
Is your silicone tube dried out? Discover the foolproof screw trick to unclog a nozzle or sealant tip in 2 minutes. Cheap…
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Air renewal with a VMC (mechanical ventilation): the practical guide
Discover why and how to renew the air in your house with a single-flow or dual-flow VMC. Remove humidity and breathe healthy…
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Magnetic water descaler: everything you need to know
Hard water and limescale: how magnetic descalers work, how to choose one, the pros and cons, and how much they cost.
My pets
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The Pet Rat: Breeds, Care, Diet and Cage
Which pet rat should you choose? Discover the main breeds, what they need, what to feed them, how long they live and…
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How to raise an African grey parrot and how much does it cost?
The African grey parrot is one of the most famous pet birds: curious, affectionate, sociable and remarkably intelligent. Here is how to…