The recent hot weather had us digging out our shorts and flinging open our windows and back doors, as very few British homes have the benefit of air conditioning. But the price we paid for a bit of a ...

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We've all experienced it – the summer heat turns your home into a hot and stuffy space, but as soon as you open a window or door, your house is invaded by annoying flies, lost bees and disoriented ...