Page 10 - News

Person writing in a notebook with an open book, smartphone, magnifying glass, and paper on a wooden table.

Stephen Hawking, physicist: "The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance."

Oliver Grant • October 14, 2026

It is easy to mistake familiarity for understanding. A claim appears in several headlines, a confident video offers a neat...

Person sprinkling white powder from hands onto moss in a garden with a green watering can nearby.

Remove Moss with Bicarbonate of Soda: The Kitchen Powder for Lawns, Paths and Patios

Oliver Grant • October 12, 2026

Anyone with a garden knows the pattern: as soon as the weather turns wet, cool and dark, moss appears everywhere....

Hands studding a lemon with cloves on a kitchen counter next to a bowl of fruit and a glass of spiced tea.

Fruit Flies in the Kitchen: How Cloves and Citrus Keep Them Away

Oliver Grant • October 12, 2026

A simple scent from your kitchen can calm the problem down surprisingly quickly. Leave fruit out for only a short...

Person tending leafy green plants covered with snow in wooden planters on a balcony with a steaming cup of tea nearby.

Sandrine’s small winter vegetable garden beside her caravan

Oliver Grant • October 12, 2026

In January, when gardens appear frozen beneath rain or frost, Sandrine steps out of her caravan carrying a small basket....

Woman organising cleaning supplies in kitchen cabinet drawers under the sink with recycling symbol on lower drawer.

The sink skirt is making a practical kitchen comeback in 2026

Oliver Grant • October 12, 2026

In 2026, a nearly forgotten kitchen trick is making a comeback: practical, attractive and achievable in just a few minutes....

Person kneeling in garden holding a yellow spray bottle with gardening tools and mossy soil nearby.

Moss in the lawn: why washing-up liquid is a risky mistake

Oliver Grant • October 12, 2026

Many people react on impulse – and that is precisely when they make their biggest mistake. After the first mild...

Hands rinsing fresh strawberries in a sieve over a bowl of water on a kitchen counter near the fridge.

How the Vinegar and Water Bath Keeps Strawberries Fresh for Weeks

Oliver Grant • October 12, 2026

The strawberries were flawless when you brought them home: plump, vivid red and carrying a faint summery scent beneath the...

Person cleaning a rusty black metal gate outdoors using a scrubbing brush and wearing a grey work apron.

How to Remove Rust from an Iron Gate

Oliver Grant • October 12, 2026

Rust on an iron gate should be dealt with before corrosion spreads, causes the paint to flake and weakens sections...

Hand cleaning a stainless steel frying pan with a white scrubber in a kitchen setting.

How to clean greasy frying pans with salt and olive oil

Oliver Grant • October 12, 2026

In France and elsewhere, greasy residue quickly builds up on frying pans, making everyday cleaning more difficult. Published on 10...

Person mulching soil around green tomatoes growing on a plant in a garden bed at sunset.

Protect your tomatoes from blight with the right mulch

Oliver Grant • October 12, 2026

Alternating rain, cool nights and overly generous watering create ideal conditions for blight, which can affect a plant within days....

Hands placing a lemon slice into a jar of water on a kitchen countertop with cleaning supplies nearby.

How White Vinegar Removes Sticky Label Residue From Glass Jars

Oliver Grant • October 12, 2026

A rinsed, clean jar can look perfectly harmless on the worktop, shining in the morning light. The tomato sauce has...

Person using a bird deterrent device emitting spirals to keep birds away from a backyard patio seating area.

How to Stop Birds Defecating in the Garden

Oliver Grant • October 12, 2026

Keeping birds from defecating in the garden means reducing what draws them to the area rather than harming the animals....

Scientist in gloves analysing molecular structure on elastic bio-material with laptop displaying protein model in laboratory.

How Spider Silk’s Chemical Links Create Tough Fibres

Oliver Grant • October 12, 2026

Spider silk is renowned for pairing strength with flexibility in a way that very few materials can equal. However, scientists...

Person assembling furniture, inserting a wooden dowel into a wooden panel with glue and Allen key nearby.

IKEA Furniture: The Wood Glue Trick for Stronger Flat-Pack Units

Oliver Grant • October 12, 2026

The sideboard has just been assembled, the doors line up properly, and the spare screws have been put away in...

Hands washing red apples and purple grapes in a clear glass bowl under a kitchen tap.

New fruit wash removes pesticides and slows spoilage

Oliver Grant • October 12, 2026

Researchers have developed a fruit wash that removes most pesticides from the surface while leaving an edible coating designed to...

Person sitting on a wooden deck drawing an insect with a mug nearby and garden lights glowing at dusk.

What the Nocturnal Sound of Crickets in Your Garden Means

Oliver Grant • October 12, 2026

The nocturnal sound of crickets in gardens and on terraces often attracts considerable attention. Far from being a nuisance, this...

Person breaking open a steaming baked sweet potato on a plate in a kitchen with a frying pan and timer.

How to Cook a Whole Sweet Potato in the Microwave in 6 Minutes

Oliver Grant • October 12, 2026

Short on time, wanting comfort food, and faced with an uncooked sweet potato on the worktop? There is an easy...

Steaming bowl with lemon slices is taken out of a microwave on a kitchen countertop next to a lemon half and a small bowl of

How to Clean Your Microwave Without Chemicals or Scrubbing

Oliver Grant • October 12, 2026

You open the microwave to warm up your coffee and stop in your tracks. The mug is spotless, but the...

Hands planting seedlings in biodegradable pots in a raised garden bed with a watering can in the background.

Toilet-roll tubes: simple protection for young plants in spring

Oliver Grant • October 12, 2026

In spring, just a handful of nights can often determine whether a vegetable garden brings success or disappointment. Tomatoes, lettuce,...

Person in casual clothes opening a wooden drawer in a tidy, softly lit bedroom.

How to unblock a stuck drawer without a toolbox

Oliver Grant • October 11, 2026

One Tuesday morning, just before leaving the house, the kitchen drawer refuses to open. It moves forward by two centimetres,...

Person selecting fresh courgettes from wooden crates on a kitchen shelf with jars and vegetables nearby.

How to Store Zucchini for Up to 3 Months Without the Fridge

Oliver Grant • October 11, 2026

Placing zucchini in the fridge may seem like the obvious everyday choice, but it can gradually spoil a vegetable capable...