With time in short supply, people want to spend it in the best way – and that often doesn’t involve doing household chores. Canvas8 spoke with Ashley Whillans, assistant professor at Harvard Business School, to learn why outsourcing certain tasks leads to greater happiness.

The craft movement has seen more and more people turning to the internet for inspiration, with many looking to cut their spending and even make money selling their creations. BuzzFeed’s Nifty aims to spark their imaginations through short instructional videos for DIY projects and life hacks.

Almost 40% of Britons buy the wrong size Christmas tree every year, not to mention clothes, shoes and furniture. The IKEA Place AR app allows people to place furniture into their homes at the touch of a button. But can AR offer a practical solution to the risky business of furniture shopping?

Do you find ironing so boring you can’t bring yourself to do it? Does decorating make you want to tear your hair out? Or can you not stand vacuuming? New research has revealed the chores that Britons hate most, finding that many are willing to pay to avoid doing them.