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These house problems cause the most arguments

Household issues that make tensions run high
Decorating dilemmasa
Clutter hoarding
Duvet wars
Pets on furniture
Teenage bedroom rebellions
Leaving belongings around
Not washing up
Loading the dishwasher 'wrong'
What to keep in the fridge
Not wiping worktops
Not emptying the bin
Not knowing how to recycle
Not changing an empty toilet roll
Leaving the toilet seat up
Hogging the TV remote control
Thermo-spats
Opening or closing windows
Wet towels on the floor
Not cleaning the shower screen
Not doing laundry
Not putting laundry away
Overloading the washing machine
Shoe pile-ups
Lighting woes
Forgetting door keys
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Household issues that make tensions run high

Household chores are a pain and seemingly never-ending. As soon as the laundry bin is finally empty, someone in the house throws their dirty clothes back in ready for the next washing load. And it's not just chores that are frustrating when living with others. Remote control hoggers, thermostat sneakers and light-on leavers can all cause arguments.

We've rounded up the most common sources of household squabbles – and the best ways to diffuse them and reinstate peace in your home.

Click or scroll through to see how many you can tick off in your household...

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Rachel Homer

24 September 2024

Interiors

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