A WOMAN has revealed her £1 hack for keeping your feet toasty at warm throughout winter, without needing to put the heating on.
Summer now appears to be well and truly over, and many of us have likely been struggling to keep warm this week as we are battered with a deluge of wind and rain.
It may be tempting to turn the heating on at the first sign of autumn, however with energy bills set to rise and the Winter Fuel Payment scrapped for millions this is not an affordable option for countless Britons.
Anna Grace Averett revealed that her feet always get freezing in the winter, so she has come up with a three-point plan to ensure they stay as toasty as possible.
Taking to TikTok, Anna Grace said that it “all starts with the sock”, and recommended Merino wool.
She advised getting a really thick pair to wear around the house and a slightly thinner pair for wearing outside, so that you can squeeze them into your winter boots.
Merino wool socks can be purchased from Decathlon for as little as £6.99.
Anna Grace said that foot warmers are an “absolute must” for wearing outside.
“These will save your life”, she said.
You can pick up foot warmers for just £1 from Boots.
Anna Grace said that although Uggs are great for keeping your feet warm, they aren’t appropriate to wear for all occasions.
However, you can get furry Ugg insoles that you can place inside most boots.
“I really love them in my Dr Martens”, Anna said.
Anna said that this way you don’t have to have a different pair of shoes for the summer and the winter, and can just pop the insoles in when it gets cold.
You can find Ugg insoles at Schuh for £20.
Anna Grace’s (@annagraceaverett) video has likely left many people impressed, as it has racked up over 65,000 views on the video sharing platform.
TikTok users raced to the video’s comments section to share their thoughts on her hacks.
One person said: “This is so helpful, thank you!”
Another person said: “Thanks for sharing.”
A third person said: “Very true!”
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A LUSCIOUS lawn that gets the neighbours talking can be easily achieved with a £1 trick, according to a gardening expert.
Timothy Green revealed the efforts made this autumn will result in a thick and thriving lawn when spring arrives.
The expert from iCANLAWN.com spoke about bare patches from summer being a gardeners main focus in October.
He revealed these patches can be transformed by spring using the process of overseeding.
“The clue is in the name for what overseeding is, and it is a simple process but there are a few checks you should do beforehand,” he said.
Among them is ensuring that the weather has been above 10 degrees consistently for around two weeks.
He warned that grass seeds will struggle to germinate if the temperature has been too hot or cold, making October the perfect time to get stuck in.
Any moss, dead grass, or weeds should also be removed before using seeds.
“Then you should mow the lawn as you won’t be able to while the new grass is growing,” he said.
“And if you have any areas that are uneven, or have low-quality soil, use some topsoil to even these out.
“Then it’s time to ‘overseed’ the worn zones. Aim for a rate of 35g of seeds per square metre.”
Green said a rake can be useful for making sure that there is adequate space for the grass to grow.
He then uses a £1 coin trick that is essential for helping gardeners to check if they’re overseeing correctly.
“Three-pound coins stacked is the right depth for your seeds to access water, heat and sunlight,” he said.
Within seven to 10 days the results of overseeding will be visible with the soil plugs beginning to break down.
The grass will appear “fuller and healthier” as the seeds continue to germinate.
Experts recommended waiting until the new grass is around five centimetres before mowing for the first time.
Best results are achieved by using the highest setting on lawnmowers and watering seedlings daily for around six weeks.
Craig Wilson, Gardening expert and founder of Gardeners Dream said: “October is a key month for lawn care as the weather shifts to cooler temperatures and heavier rain.
“Aerating your lawn is one of the most important tasks this month.
“Using a garden fork or an aerator will help the soil breathe and improve drainage, reducing the risk of waterlogging.
“Wet weather can also encourage moss growth, so applying a good quality moss killer early this month will keep it under control before it spreads.”
He told Fabulous exclusively: “Clearing leaves is another essential job for this month.
“If leaves are left to pile up on your lawn, they can block out sunlight and trap moisture which could lead to mould or dead patches in the grass.
“Make a habit of raking them up regularly, especially after heavy winds!”
Another job to do is adjusting the height of your mower blade.
Craig suggests raising it to “avoid cutting the grass too short”.
He added: “Leaving the blades a little longer will help protect the lawn as it faces colder weather.
“Grass that’s too short is much more vulnerable to stress from both cold and wet conditions.
“Lastly, an easy hack to prevent your lawn from staying wet for too long is to use a leaf blower on damp patches to speed up the drying process.
“Whilst this is not always essential, it can benefit areas of your lawn that have been waterlogged and are taking longer to dry out than other areas of the garden.”
Lawn care varies from season to season, with some tasks helping to encourage growth and root development whilst others help maintain the soil quality.
Claire Baglin, landscaping category manager from Toolstation has shared lawn care tasks and tips for each season:
Spring (March, April, May)
Summer (June, July, August)
Autumn (September, October, November)
Winter (December, January, February)
SHE turned 41 this year, but Katherine Ryan is already considering getting a facelift.
The comedian and actress has previously experimented with filler and Botox, and has also had a boob job.
But when it comes to the other procedures she’s considering, Katherine admitted she’s already thinking about when she’s going have a facelift – especially as she just bought her mum one.
“I definitely want a facelift,” Katherine told Vogue Williams on her Never Live it Down podcast.
“Very soon. I just got my mum one for her birthday!”
When Vogue asked her how much she shelled out for the facelift, Katherine admitted it was around “50 grand”, but Vogue noted: “I suppose it’s a new face!”
However, Vogue also said that while the “woman who does all her skin treatments” suggested she should have a facelift at 45, she insisted “I think you can go too young”.
“I’ve seen your mum, and I think your jawline, your genetic jawline, remains snatched for a long time,” Katherine told Vogue.
“Mine is weak, and my mum did need the facelift. I’m sorry.”
Katherine added that her mum Julie was 63, but added it was a “good age to get a facelift“.
“You start to get what’s known as vagina neck,” Katherine said.
“In some circles!
“(But) the neck is the most dramatic.
“My mum’s neck is better than my neck!”
However, Katherine’s mum is still recovering from the procedure, as she said: “She still can’t feel her face. It’s numb.
“It’s actually the least painful thing.
“She’s absolutely delighted. Yeah, she looks good.”
Elsewhere in the interview, Katherine said she wishes other celebrities would be more transparent about the work they’ve had done.
A FACELIFT, also known as a rhytidectomy, involves lifting up and pulling back the skin on the face, to make it look tighter and smoother.
While people often get a facelift to reduce wrinkles on their visage, it can have a massive impact on the neck too, and can completely remove “jowls”.
It doesn’t come cheap though, as you can expect to pay up to around £10,000 for a face and neck lift in the UK, according to the NHS.
The procedure is usually done under general anaesthetic, and can take up to three hours depending on what’s being done.
Patients can expect to stay overnight in hospital following the facelift, and it can result in some painful recovery time afterwards.
“I wish someone like Kim Kardashian allegedly would say, like, ‘Yeah, I had a deep plane facelift at 35. And this is the guy who did it.
‘And he actually charged me $800,000’.
“And then I go, ‘Okay, so that’s the guy. But I don’t have $800,000!’
“I just wish that.”
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