There's one standout 'natural cooling' hack that is easy to do and completely free which will keep homes cool during the heatwave — approved by a British Gas engineer.

As the UK sizzles in another heatwave with temperatures pushing past a sizzling 30C, an expert has shared a simple home cool hack - hanging damp towels in your windows

If you're struggling to sleep in the heat, there are a couple of things you can do to keep cool at night - and they won't cost you a penny

As the UK braces itself for another heatwave Which? has shared a trick for keeping drinks cool in hot weather - and the science behind it is fascinating

Dr Ben Roberts, who has a PhD on how to prevent overheating in homes without the use of air conditioning, shares advice

A simple item can have a surprisingly effective cooling effect on hot nights

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There's one standout 'natural cooling' hack that is easy to do and completely free which will keep homes cool during the heatwave — approved by a British Gas engineer.

The heatwave is officially back, and households are being urged to use a simple trick to keep their homes cool - and it's cheap too.

As a UK heatwave sends temperatures soaring, one woman has shared a simple DIY cooling hack that uses a frozen water bottle and a fan to keep cool - and you probably own…

A British Gas engineer has shared a number of home cooling tips - including one that may seem a little bit odd

While you might be tempted to give viral heatwave hacks a go, experts from Electrical Safety First have warned that they could prove fatal.