Sophie Harris

With winter just around the corner, there are a variety of jobs to be getting on with to ensure the garden survives the cold weather.

Japanese maples are gorgeous plants which can be grown in containers. According to experts, autumn is the best time to plant the beautiful shrub.

Limescale in kettles is caused by hard water, and it often shows up as a white chalky substance at the bottom of the appliance. I recently tackled the limescale in my kettle with a cupboard essential to see if it would work.

Winter is just around the corner which means many will be starting to think about when they need to put the heating on. To make sure everything goes smoothly, an expert has shared "crucial" jobs to do now.

Love handles can be tough to lose, but it's not impossible with the right exercise and nutrition choices. An expert has shared the "number one" exercise to help burn stubborn love handles.

Mary Berry has shared lots of cake recipes throughout her career, including her delicious classic chocolate cake. I recently followed the recipe and sampled the cake to see if it was simple yet tasty.

Lavender is a gorgeous fragrant plant which grows well in many UK gardens. Gardeners should make sure to prune their plants or they risk leggy growth.

Washing machines are costly appliances, which means making them last for many years is important when doing laundry. An expert has shared how putting certain garments into the washing machine can actually "damage" it.

As the colder weather sets in, many gardeners will be leaving their outdoor spaces to rest. However, there are plenty of delicious vegetables to grow over the winter months.

As temperatures fall, rodents including rats are likely to be hunting for suitable sheltering places. Luckily, there are many ways to deter the animals.