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- Pets How to remove a tick from a dog or cat Ticks should come off as soon as you spot them. Use a tick twister: slide, twist, lift. Never pull, squeeze or burn them.
- Health & wellbeing How to register with a GP surgery You can register with a GP in England online in about 15 minutes, and you don't need ID or proof of address. Here's how, plus what to do if a surgery…
- Family & home admin How to register to vote Registering takes about 5 minutes online and you only need to do it again if you move, change your name or change nationality. Remember you need phot…
- Family & home admin How to register a death After a death in England or Wales, you normally have 5 days to register it (8 in Scotland) once the cause has been confirmed. This guide explains the…
- Family & home admin How to register a birth In England, Wales and Northern Ireland you must register a baby's birth within 42 days (21 days in Scotland). Here's who can do it, what to take and …
- Cleaning & laundry How to read laundry care symbols What the wash tub, triangle, square, iron and circle symbols on UK clothing labels mean, including the dots and lines that show temperature and how g…
- Home & DIY How to put up a shelf or hang a heavy picture safely How to find out what your wall is made of, avoid hidden cables and pipes, choose the right fixings and get a shelf or heavy mirror level and secure.
- Health & wellbeing How to put someone in the recovery position If someone is unresponsive but breathing normally, rolling them onto their side keeps the airway open and lets vomit drain. Here are the steps, and w…
- Garden How to prune roses Pruning in late winter keeps roses healthy and flowering well. How hard you cut depends on the type of rose, but the basic cuts are the same.
- Garden How to prune hydrangeas When and how to prune depends on the type of hydrangea. Prune the wrong one at the wrong time and you can lose a year's flowers.
- Crafts & hobbies How to press flowers Press flowers and leaves flat in a heavy book or a simple homemade press, ready for cards, frames and bookmarks.
- Cooking & kitchen How to poach an egg Poach a neat egg with a soft, runny yolk using just a pan of simmering water, a splash of vinegar and a fresh egg.
- Garden How to plant spring bulbs Plant daffodils, crocuses, tulips and other spring bulbs in autumn for colour from late winter onwards. The main things to get right are timing, dept…
- Travel How to pack liquids in hand luggage (2026 UK rules) The 100ml rule now depends on which airport you fly from. Here's how to check your airport and pack liquids so you sail through security both ways.
- Health & wellbeing How to order a repeat prescription online Order repeat medicines through the NHS App or your GP's online service and have them sent electronically to your chosen pharmacy, no paper slip neede…
- Garden How to mow a lawn Mowing little and often at the right height keeps grass thick and green and crowds out weeds and moss. Here's the RHS approach through the seasons.
- Cooking & kitchen How to make Yorkshire puddings Make tall, crisp Yorkshire puddings from a simple batter of eggs, flour and milk. The secret is very hot fat and not opening the oven door.
- Garden How to make compost at home Turn garden waste and vegetable peelings into free, crumbly compost that improves your soil. The secret is a good mix of 'greens' and 'browns'.
- Cooking & kitchen How to make a white sauce Make a smooth, lump-free white sauce (béchamel) from butter, flour and milk – the base for cheese sauce, lasagne, fish pie and cauliflower cheese.
- Family & home admin How to make a lasting power of attorney (LPA) An LPA lets people you trust make decisions for you if you lose mental capacity. You can make one yourself online through GOV.UK. It costs £92 per LP…
- Crafts & hobbies How to knit a scarf (beginner's guide) Learn to cast on, knit and cast off by making a simple garter-stitch scarf in chunky yarn. It's the classic first project and needs only one stitch.
- Pets How to keep your dog safe in hot weather Dogs overheat quickly. Walk early and late, check the pavement, never leave a dog in a car, and know what to do if you spot heatstroke: cool first, t…
- Car & bike How to jump-start a car A flat battery can often be brought back to life with jump leads and a second car, or a portable booster pack. The order you connect the leads matter…
- Pets How to introduce a new cat to your cat Rushing introductions is the main reason cats fall out for good. This step-by-step method uses a separate room, scent swapping and short supervised m…