Life & Style

Baked potatoes needn’t take an hour to cook when you ditch your oven for another common kitchen appliance, claims a culinary scientist. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed

Rats are a real nuisance for gardeners and an unpleasant visitor on your property. Whether you’ve got them already or want to keep them out, it’s worth taking a closer look at your compost heap. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed

Pink hydrangeas are stunning for adding beauty and colour to gardens, but there’s something about blue hydrangeas that makes them superior. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed

The supermarket giant, which owns Argos, plans to shut nine more standalone locations in the upcoming financial year, it said in a trading update. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed

With the weather getting colder and the days getting shorter, there’s nothing like a warming chicken casserole for dinner, especially when it takes just five minutes to prepare. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed

When it comes to butter storage, opinions are divided. Some swear by keeping it at room temperature for easy spreading, while others keep it tucked away in the fridge. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed

Mould growth is common in bathrooms because it is a damp and warm environment. Silicone sealant is particularly prone to mould growth because it is exposed to high levels of moisture around baths, showers and sinks. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed

Cooking “perfectly fluffy” rice every time is effortless thanks to Jamie Oliver’s 15-minute method, making it a go-to for any home cook. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed

If you have white socks that have become dirty, dingy and discoloured after only a few wears, it is incredibly easy to restore them to their former glory with a simple method. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed

Seven dogs have been nominated as Britain’s Ugliest Dog, but there can only be one winner. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed