How to get cosy this autumn: 42 small, snuggly updates for your home and routine

Getting ready to hibernate? From puzzles to pyjamas, hooded blankets to bath salts, these little comforts will do the trick

Who buys an MP3 player in 2025? Why music streaming doesn’t always cut it

Nostalgic tech; autumn garden hacks; and what to wear when it rains

Sex toys, new-season scents and plastic-free sponges: what you loved most this month

Whether you’re planning a late summer holiday or pining over crisp autumn days, your August favourites show you’re ready for a change

Travelling this summer? Here are 22 beauty and skincare hacks to survive the journey

Travel can wreak havoc on our skin. From face oil to undereye patches, here are the beauty hacks that work, tried and tested by our expert

The best period pants, tried and tested for comfort, style and absorbency

They’re better for the planet than single-use tampons and pads – but which period pants are actually worth the money? We tested more than 30 reusable pairs to find out

Beat the heat: 14 expert tips for keeping cool in hot weather

As the weather forecast predicts temperatures above 30, experts share tips on how to keep cool, from what to wear to anti-chafing essentials

I hate the way sneakers look on me – is there another comfortable shoe I can wear?

I asked doctors and fashion experts, and they all said I should wear sneakers. Now I’m having a style crisis

52 tiny annoying problems, solved! (Because when you can’t control the big stuff, start small)

Experts, Guardian readers and writers share ingenious solutions to life’s everyday irritations, from wobbly tables to persistent hiccups

Sali Hughes on beauty: Foaming cleansers for clean skin without the squeak

Exfoliating cleansers don’t have to leave your skin tight and dry – there are great options for all skin types

‘The last thing you want is sweaty feet’: the best moisture-wicking underwear, socks and base layers

Running coaches, mountain guides and personal trainers tell us the sweat-wicking kit they swear by, from bamboo running socks to hiking tops