An overstuffed linen cupboard is not only a waste of space but a difficult spot to negotiate around when matching bedlinen and guest towels are needed in a hurry, writes Carol O’Callaghan.

Get ahead with spring cleaning by tackling heavy duty jobs now, so by the time March comes around there will only be lighter chores to do, writes Carol O’Callaghan.

A robot “maid” that does the ironing without complaining, getting bored, or burning a hole through your favourite shirt could be part of every household in a few years, thanks to British researchers.