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As winter sets in, many households are already fearing the impending energy bills in the coming months. However, by altering how certain chores are done, you could offset the increase and help keep your budget intact.One expert, Adam Norris, has even pointed out money and time-saving features that some people may not even realise they have on their own washing machines. He said: “Laundry is something we all do, but it doesn't have to cost the earth to do it! By making a few simple changes, families can save money while helping the environment.”Firstly, the expert encouraged people to select the right temperature, time and load amount for each wash. He elaborated: "Running a cycle at 30°C instead of 40°C can save up to 40% of energy used per load. Thanks to modern detergents designed for...

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What would you do if you caught your neighbour committing an unforgivable act on your driveway?This was the predicament faced by one man who spotted something peculiar on his Ring floodlight camera. Initially, he dismissed the strange behaviour and "let it slide", but when he saw his neighbour repeating the same action a few hours later, he grew suspicious and didn't know how to react.So, what was the act that left him disgusted and questioning whether he could forgive his neighbour?The elderly neighbour was caught "peeing against" his back gate. The man took to Reddit's 'Neighbours From Hell' forum to share that he'd installed the Ring floodlight camera behind his garage to assist him in riding his motorbike "into the garage at night."However, he ended up capturing more than he expecte...

A resident has voiced their concerns as their neighbour continually leaves bizarre and unsettling items on their lawn.The anonymous individual expressed their fear of their troublesome neighbour, admitting they were unsure how to handle the situation.The eerie items left on the lawn have sparked worry, with some suggesting that action must be taken.In a post to Reddit, the worried resident detailed the peculiar occurrences. They claimed that their next-door neighbour had been sneaking onto their lawn in the dead of night to deposit strange objects.It appears they've now reached their limit and are seeking advice on how to deal with the odd neighbour. They wrote: "My neighbour keeps sneaking into my yard at night and leaving things behind."When I first moved into this place I thought it ...

We've arrived at that period when daddy long-legs begin invading our homes once again. The surge in encounters occurs because September marks breeding season for crane flies, commonly known as daddy long-legs. Their desperate attempts to access our households stem from indoor lighting, which serves as a guiding signal offering refuge during the approaching darker months.While completely harmless, their awkward behaviour and habit of flying directly into faces swiftly makes them unwelcome visitors. You might already be used to dealing with spiders during this period, yet daddy long-legs possess flight capabilities making them trickier to catch. To assist you during this crane fly breeding period, here are specialist-endorsed techniques for maintaining a  pest-free household, including on...