Classic fairy tales have been reimagined to see Goldilocks finally get her comeuppance, Jack show up at the front door of the Giant’s high-rise apartment, and Rapunzel get rescued – by a plumber. A sketch sees comedian Ellie Taylor read passages from Goldilocks and the Three Bears in a humorous and modern take on the classic story we know and …

Brits are using more than twice as much water than they realise when showering, flushing the toilet and running the tap, according to research. A study of 3,000 adults found the average person estimates they use 57 litres a day, when in reality, it’s 144 litres – equivalent to more than four large wheelie bins worth of water a week. …

A study of 2,000 adults found most households (86 per cent) are guilty of leaving an average of eight items on standby at any one time – with TVs, microwaves and washing machines being among the biggest offenders. This is costing an extra £20 a year, or £513,766,000 across all UK households,  which generates more carbon emissions than two million …

A study of 1,000 adults, who have ever rented and owned a pet at the same time, found 10 per cent are living with a furry friend despite it being banned as part of their rental agreement A further 25 per cent have done so in the past, resulting in tenants feeling anxious (52 per cent), worried (45 per cent) …

A poll of 2,000 adults who own a home found 72 per cent think their property is economical in terms of its energy use, but two-thirds are unaware of what their energy performance certificate (EPC) rating is. These range from A, the most energy efficient with the lowest costs, to G, the least efficient, with just under 50,000 homes in …

Research of 2,000 adults revealed 67 per cent confessed they’ve got plenty of clutter but refuse to get rid in case they might need it again one day. And books, old clothes and random cables and cords are among the most common unused items. Thoughts of how to tackle it take place an average of three times a week, yet …

Research has revealed what a typical month’s energy usage looks like for the average Brit – with the kitchen using £117 of electricity in total. A poll of 2,000 UK adults revealed the kettle will be popped on to brew a cuppa for a total of 11 minutes every day, equating to £5.61 a month. While they use their dishwasher …

Two-thirds of Brits are ‘overwhelmed’ by the amount of information on how to be more environmentally friendly – and are suffering from ‘eco-paralysis’ as a result. The survey of 2,000 adults found many have deemed efforts to be more sustainable as bothersome, expensive and even confusing. Of those who have struggled with the inconvenience, 52 per cent found using public …

A study of 2,000 adults found six hours and 50 minutes are spent in the ‘heart of the home’ during the typical week. The kettle gets boiled 12 times during a typical week, while 43 minutes are spent stirring food. And the average adult predicts they do more than 300 steps a day in the kitchen alone. While four in …

This new quiz presents scenarios of things that can go wrong in the home and asks what you would do, from calling on dad to attempting a spot of DIY. Are you a ‘Hope For The Best Harry’ or a ‘Call In The Experts Claudia’? It comes as research revealed nearly half of homeowners have discovered unknown nightmares after moving …