Katie Mortram

The heatwave is finally here! And your kitchen bin might already be feeling the effects… Yes, the sunny weather may be a time for barbecues, socialising

Swedish Death Cleaning is a brutal but effective way to declutter – that's why it's so popular.

Katie Mortram Swedish Death Cleaning is a brutal but effective way to declutter – that's why it's so popular.

What's worse than finding a sink full of dirty dishes? Finding them bundled into the dishwasher haphazardly, with no sense and no second-thought – and no chance of being washed.

You'll find an egg carton or two in most recycling bins. Once your eggs have been eaten and you're left with the cardboard packaging, it seems there's nothing else for it.

No matter how vigilant we are, clutter always makes a comeback. And it resurfaces all over the home: rogue shoes dotted around the entryway, abandoned

Let's be honest, June is not the time to clean. It's a time to sunbathe, barbecue, relax and try (and fail) to keep cool.

Pests are persistent, disgusting and (let's face it) never-ending. Everything from clothes moths in the spring, to scuttling mice in the winter, not

We're so concerned with the state of our homes, aiming for a catalogue appearance, that we often forget about the outside.

As the household advice editor, the number one question I get asked is: what can I do to stop a smelly washing machine?