MANY of us dream of ditching the dreary UK for somewhere sunny, and this woman managed to do just that. Charlie, from Manchester, uprooted her life when her husband got a job based in Las Vegas.

Trying to get rid of those Mason jars hogging space in your cabinet? Here's a resourceful solution that even keeps your backyard birds hydrated.

Every so often, a reader sends me a message that begins with, “Mary, have you heard about this?” That’s usually followed by a link, a whisper of thriftiness, and a ...

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Pool noodles are fun toys in the water, but they're also incredibly versatile and can be useful all around the house as well.

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A robotic arm lifts the Spino S1 Pro into a docking station on the side of your pool. A robotic arm lifts the Spino S1 Pro into a docking station on the side of your pool. is a news writer who covers ...

At CES 2026, smart home pool cleaning robot company Beatbot has announced a new, self-cleaning pool robot system, called the AquaSense X, that it says uses AI to identify up to 40 common types of pool ...

Making your own cleaning products helps avoid harsh chemicals and saves money on store-bought brands. Common household ingredients like vinegar, baking soda, and rubbing alcohol can clean everything ...

Have you noticed how the pool pump, filter, and equipment stick out in your backyard? You work hard to make your pool area a relaxing paradise, but that bulky, noisy pump spoils the look. Don’t worry!

Robot pool cleaners are essentially the aquatic equivalent of robot vacuums. At least, that’s the conclusion I’ve come to after spending an entire weekend testing the Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra. As a ...