Kitchen Item Trick to Cool Home During UK Heatwave
Place a bowl of cold water on windowsills to cool your home during the UK heatwave. Experts say this simple, cost-effective method can lower room temperature by absorbing heat.
Place a bowl of cold water on windowsills to cool your home during the UK heatwave. Experts say this simple, cost-effective method can lower room temperature by absorbing heat.
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Gardening expert James shares the only correct way to water plants during a heatwave: water the soil, not leaves, and check moisture first to avoid overwatering and root rot.
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Cambridge University revives a botany course based on materials used to teach Charles Darwin, discovered in its herbarium after nearly 200 years.
Sleep expert Natalie Pennicotte-Collier reveals a simple fan-free method to fall asleep faster during a UK heatwave: keep your feet cool by sticking them out from under the duvet.
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