What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more
Can’t get your hands on sanitiser? Chemist reveals her easy DIY recipes for alcohol wipes and cleaning products that actually work Australian supermarkets have almost completely sold out of hand sanitiser There are a number of DIY alternatives, including alcohol wipes, on the internet Sydney-based chemist Michelle Wong has doubled down on the recipes to … Read more
Rita Konig has long been the secret weapon of people doing up houses in the world’s smarter postcodes. The British interior designer is too discreet to name names, of course, but her portfolio boasts country piles, sleek New York apartments and Notting Hill pieds-a-terre. She also re-modelled one of West Hollywood’s hippest private members’ clubs, … Read more
Yorkshire farmer forced to build his own DIY 8ft flood wall after authorities refused to step in is DENIED planning permission by Environment Agency Farmer John Flintoff built an 8ft flood barrier to protect him and his neighbour Mr Flintoff, of Crakehill, North Yorkshire, built the soil bank over nine months When the heavens opened last … Read more
Millenials Born: 1977-1994 Coming of Age: 1998-2006 Age in 2017: 23 to 40 Product of change: Millennials came of age during a time of significant technological change, globalisation and economic disruption – giving them a different set of behaviors and experiences than their parents. Digital natives: Exposure to technology since early childhood has led to … Read more
The rise of DIY investing has delivered a revolution in the way investors buy shares, investment trusts and funds – offering them huge savings through online brokers. It’s easy to invest in a stocks and shares Isa, self invested personal pension, or standard trading account online and start putting your money to work, without the … Read more
Dentists warn do NOT buy cheap and dangerous ‘DIY braces’ bought online and sent in the post because they can cause permanent damage ‘DIY braces’ are sent by post after the patient takes a mould of their own teeth They have risen in popularity among adults as a cheaper way to straighten teeth But irreversible … Read more
Turning to online tutorials to fix a leaky tap or lay some tiles can be a godsend for DIY enthusiasts. Novice Graham Harley took the lessons a few steps further, however – and built a dream five-bedroom house. With no construction experience, the IT worker completed the home with two outbuildings on his own for … Read more
Prime-time cooking, gardening and DIY shows face the axe from TV schedules as young viewers tune into YouTube for home-making tips instead ‘Leisure interest’ programmes down 46% among viewers aged 16-24 Ofcom suggests the decline is down to the rise of online how-to videos Celebrity chefs earning millions of subscribers on YouTube tutorial channels By … Read more
Instagram star shares brilliant DIY hack for cleaning jewelry that uses just two everyday household products – and her followers are amazed by how well the inexpensive mixture works Lee Tilghman, best known as Lee From America, took to Instagram on Tuesday to post a photo of her gold jewelry soaking in an effervescent solution … Read more