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Since Pizza Pilgrims lit up lockdown 1.0 with its frying-pan pizzas in the post, plenty of top pizzerias have followed suit. Easy, fun and fool-proof, a pizza kit is the obvious way to inject some entertainment into another night at home. From Chicago-style deep-pan pizzas to authentic Neapolitan numbers, here are the best to try from across the UK…

Unpleasant social media interactions aren’t just encouraging people to close their Facebook accounts. They’re making us more wary of speaking our minds in real-life situations. Human behaviour expert Ian Leslie, who advises CEOs and CMOs on communication and workplace culture, believes we need to re-embrace conflict at home, in work and everywhere else. That’s because, done right, arguments can deliver better outcomes for everyone…

There’s still time to tick off some DIY jobs and have something to show for lockdown 3.0. To point you in the right direction, we asked Demi Stanley of Fantastic Services to answer the ten most Googled questions about DIY…

At this time of year, when the weather is chilly and the days are short, there’s almost nothing better than curling up with a glass of red wine. But if you don’t know much about it, it’s easy to go too heavy and overwhelm your palate. To help, we asked wine expert Aleesha Hansel to share her tips and recommendations.

Stephen Bayley is the nation’s design guru. He created the Design Museum with Sir Terence Conran and has been writing about the subject for more than 40 years – for everyone from GQ to the Spectator. Now he’s challenging us to put down our phones and embrace the delights – and good design – of the world around us. Stephen told SLMan why time not money is the key to doing this, and where he finds his own everyday pleasures…

Valentine’s Day might be looking a little different this year, but that doesn’t mean romance is off the table altogether. From champagne and oyster tasting kits to full-blown six-course menus complete with lobster, truffle and chocolate fondants, here are some of our favourite options available for home delivery.

If you’re stuck in a rut or just want to shake things up this Valentine’s day, give the chocolates a miss and treat yourself and your partner to something you can both enjoy. Sex toys have had a major makeover as of late – now discreet, sleek and sophisticated, there’s something for everyone. Here are the best ones to try…

It’s pointing out the obvious to say working from home has made us more reliant on technology than ever before. Whether you eat your lunch while typing or have the odd snack at your desk, you’d be pretty shocked to see how unhygienic and dirty most people’s keyboards and computers are. If it’s been a while since you last gave yours a thorough clean – from the solutions to use to the nifty cloths and sanitising equipment to have on hand – here’s what you need to know.

Lockdown is no excuse for overlooking flowers. There are plenty of local stores open and, failing that, myriad options online. With Valentine's Day less than a week away, whether it's local or nationwide, here are the best…

Chips are one of life’s small pleasures. But there’s a big difference between cooked from frozen and made fresh. Whether you prefer them fried or baked, we asked ten chefs to share their top tips for making great homemade chips.

Street-food traders and Michelin-starred restaurants alike have switched to DIY meal kits to help us all through another lockdown. Sometimes, though, just a regular takeaway is what’s needed. From ramen and curries to pizzas and pies, here’s the best of what Deliveroo has to offer in the capital…

Valentine’s Day is the official time for wildly romantic gestures, but what should we be doing to make our other half happy the rest of the year? Relationship experts Mig Bennett and Emma Davey explain how and why we should all try to be a bit kinder…