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Image: leungchopan / Shutterstock.com. Fabric softener doesn’t have to be restricted to the washing machines. It can also help you clean around the house. The mild cleaning agents, fresh scent and anti-static properties make this product useful for a lot more than just soft clothing. Use diluted fabric softener for cleaning walls and skirting board. It is effective in removing …

Leaving your car window open while parked in Spain could now lead to fines of up to €1,500, depending on local regulations. Credit : Pongsak A, Shutterstock In some places, this mistake is now costly. We’ve all done it. You parked your car in a warm climate, opened the window to let some air out, and then walked off without …

A MAJOR NEW study in Spain invites thousands of volunteers to assist in determining whether drinking a single glass of red wine each day is beneficial for your health. The University of Navarra Alumni Trialist Initiative, or UNATI, is the world’s largest clinical study investigating the effects of moderate drinking.  Researchers will monitor 10,000 people between the ages of 50 …

Spain’s Speed Cameras Just Got Stricter- No More Wiggle Room Credit: Pablo Prat / Shutterstock Warning: No more wriggle room – Spain’s speed cameras just got stricter. Spanish drivers have played a clever game of cat and mouse with the speed limit for many years. They rely on what is known as the “speed trap”. “regla del 5 y del …

Cybertruck trade-ins crash the resale dream – and it’s not pretty. Credit: wedmoments.stock, Shutterstock. Musk admits what you already know Tesla has finally let the Cybertruck cat out of the bag – and it’s taken a massive bite out of its customers’ wallets. After months of snubbing its own customers, the EV giant has quietly started accepting Cybertruck trade-ins… and …

The familiar ITV sticker still goes on your windscreen — proof your car’s passed its mandatory annual check and is street legal in Spain. Credit: Prisca Laguna, Shutterstock. It’s the end of an era for paperwork-panic drivers – Spain has recently plugged its ITV inspections into the digital age. Yes, you can finally put away your crumpled up technical documents. …

New green-bordered signs in France suggest speed recommendations, not limits — could Spain be next? Credit : FrankHH, Shutterstock The new green speed sign in France has confused drivers.If you’ve recently seen a speed limit sign with a green border instead of the usual red, you’re not alone  and no, you’re not imagining it. The new road sign is slowly …

RIP Trigg Kiser. Credit: Instagram @emiliekiser Trigg Kiser, three years old, was tragically drowned in the backyard pool of Emilie Kiser and her family on May 12th, Arizona. Trigg was found unconscious by emergency responders and transported to Chandler Regional Hospital. He was then transferred to Phoenix Children’s Hospital, where he is in a critical condition. Trigg passed away tragically …

Image: Vadym Ivanov / Shutterstock.com. The most popular options for kitchen flooring are wood and tiles. There’s more choice than ever with the new styles that will be available in 2025. Designers prefer a mixture of classic and contemporary looks that offer options both stylish and durable. Natural wood flooring is a popular choice, as it provides warmth and a …

Image: Tatevosian Yana / Shutterstock.com. You are tired of snails and slugs eating your plants? It is important to remove these pests by hand. Spring is a time when slugs, snails and other slug-like creatures are most active. Mild conditions that allow for dampness make them thrive. They hide under stones, pots and dense plants in the day and then …