When your days are filled with the quick-paced glitz and stresses of show business, the simple life is pure bliss.

From scratchy towels to whites gone grey, experts reveal the most common laundry battles and how to avoid them.

Not only is Victoria and David Beckham's French holiday home rumoured to be haunted, it's also set to sell for far less than the cost of its renovations.

You may see them as household staples, but you'd be better off ditching these products, say experts.

After numerous customers have been injured by the appliances, and Thermomix allegedly tried to silence the complaints, a consumer group has stepped in.

From tomatoes to avocados and coffee, here are nine foods you should never keep in the fridge.

Wet winter days have many of us throwing washing in the dryer. But are you actually using yours properly?

Whether you see it as inspirational or slightly scary, this woman is taking tidying to a whole new level.

Your power bill is likely the most expensive it will be all year at the moment. Here are six tips to keep your costs down.

Or not enough?

Possibly the most versatile machine in your house, the humble dishwasher can do a lot more than clean plates.

Debunking the myths about those cleaning tricks from your grandmother.

The next time you feel irked by your flatmate, take a moment to remind yourself of the people you're about to read about.

How to make sure you're not blowing precious warmth and money out the window.

When it comes to household chores, we're all guilty of playing favourites.

Auckland's largest real estate firm Barfoot and Thompson's spokesman Eric Koh said there was no push for its agents to learn feng shui.

From unwanted gifts you feel too guilty to toss to how to store your kids' artwork.

Jeremy Wyn-Harris shares expert tips to get the most for your bathroom refresh and renovation efforts.

The right barbie will make summer a squeeze.

Robyn Pearce believes that we're just re-discovering the best of the old ways - people-based, principle-based behaviours.

An energy makeover helps a house go from ice to nice.

Vodka, mouthwash, bleach? Do any of these tips really work? Here is what happened on seven identical bouquets.

Here are some more time tips for working parents, following on from last week's article on how to reduce early-morning stress.

Gone are the days of using a garage just to store the car.

Dolce & Gabbana’s attack on "chemical children" has opened debate on the changing face of parenting.

If you worry about the power your mobile phone uses when you leave it charging all night, relax.