The house that healed my migraines How creating a dark, fragrance-free home relieved a migraine sufferer’s symptoms
Where to move for… a long life The best places in Britain for longevity? (Clue: it helps if you have money)
A Monk’s Guide to a Clean House and Mind by Shoukei Matsumoto – digested read John Crace simplifies Buddhist teaching on lightbulb cleaning, personal hygiene and other domestic essentials
A moment that changed me: living on my own, and taking control of my life Moving into a flat alone in my 30s gave me a sense of freedom and a new emotional space in which my creative self could grow
Withings Body Cardio review: stylish scales for health obsessives This easy-to-use device measures weight, fat, muscle, bone and water, as well as heart rate and artery health
Home, sweet home: how to combat the ‘indoor pollution’ of scented candles Air fresheners and cleaning products release chemicals that are harmful in enclosed spaces. But houseplants could help cut the risks
Cabin porn: why hideaways are hot right now Forget Gucci’s furry loafers or a Prada overcoat. What everyone in fashion wants in 2016 is a log cabin
Tech house of the future: take a look around Smart ovens, living carpets, robot butlers and beds that remind you to have sex – then make themselves. Welcome to your home of tomorrow
Oliver Burkeman: do socks and forks have feelings? Buying stuff, we’re told, will make us happy – but how happy is our stuff?
EU ban on powerful vacuum cleaners prompts anger and legal challenge Which? tells consumers to buy now as Best Buy cleaners fall foul of EU energy label that prohibits motors above 1,600w