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Amazon has reduced the Philips NanoProtect air purifier to £119.99, making it a timely buy for hay fever sufferers during peak pollen season

Hayfever sufferers, Philips air purifier now has 20% off

Wood burners are a popular addition in homes across the UK.

Warning as log burners found to have 'potentially serious' health risk

Stricter regulations now shape how and where wood burners can be used across the UK (Photo: Ashley Cooper/Construction Photography/Avalon/Getty Images)

You could risk a £1,000 fine if you light your log burner this winter

These are some of the spots around Bedfordshire with the worst air pollution, well in excess of the World Health Organisation's recommended limit

The 14 places in Bedfordshire with the worst air pollution

The Natede Smart uses the power of plants to clean up the air in your home

Why the Natede Smart is the cleverest plant pot you’ll ever own

Edinburgh ranked as the most sustainable UK city

Ad Feature The UK’s most ‘eco-friendly’ cities revealed

A dehumidifier is a great addition to your home

This smart dehumidifier is an absolute bargain thanks to a coupon code

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The laws around log burners that could land you with a criminal record

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The rules, fuels and regulations around wood burners for 2025

Currently, there are approximately 1.5 million log burners in UK homes

The complex rules and fines around log burners explained

The SwitchBot Meter Pro and Meter Pro CO2 sensor are useful gadgets to have in your home

Review: Make your home a healthier place with this smart CO2 monitor
Consumer technology writer Gareth Butterfield tests the two latest smart monitors from home automation company SwitchBot
Gareth Butterfield

I tried improving air quality in our home with an air purifier

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Houseplants and heating - how they can impact bills and air quality

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Log burners: do they save money on central heating?

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