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Did you know that today’s domestic hamsters come from just one female wild golden hamster and her 12 babies? Learn more about your furry friends!

Ferrets aren’t wild animals, rather they are thought to have descended from the European polecat. Learn more about ferrets and their wild ancestors in this RedShed fact file.

Man’s best friend wasn’t always that way. Our dog fact files looks at their history, exploring why every breed of domestic dog is descended from grey wolves, evolving over thousands of years.

While we might love our domesticated kitties, our cat fact file shows that cats have an interesting history and many wild relatives. Looking at getting a pet cat? Find out more here about one of Britain’s favourite pets.

Learn all about budgies in our budgie fact file. One of the most popular pet birds in the world, there’s more to these stunning avians than you might think. Find out what it’s like to keep a pet budgerigar.

Make a beautiful kneeling cushion that can be used indoors and out in the garden. Perfect for a Christmas gift or for guests to sit on at a family gathering.

In the second in our exclusive series Debbie shows you how to transform old plant pots

Learn the top ways to improve your Google search results and find what you’re really looking for.

Following these four simple and easy steps you can create the perfect hanging bask

Want to guarantee yourself a kiss this Christmas? There’s only one surefire way to do it.