Spoils Field

6 Signs that Invite Burglars to Target Your Vacant Home

Despite how thorough you are about making sure all of your doors and windows are locked each time you leave your home

5 Things Your Dog Wishes You Knew About Picking Him Up

Picking up your dog the right way is easy as long as you follow these vet recommended techniques. Check out our do's and don'ts for handling canines.

Do you legally own that tattoo you just got?

Some recent lawsuits are exploring just how far copyrights go when it comes to body art. Is it possible someone else can "own" your tattoo?

Used car dealers didn’t want to fix deadly defects, so they wrote a law to avoid it

Used car dealers faced a financial crisis after recalls over deadly Takata airbags and GM ignition switches. So dealers wrote their own legislation and used lobbyists to get it passed.

How to Choose a Primary or Secondary School According to Expert Educational Consultants

An expert educational consultant at International College Counselors offers tips on how to choose a primary or secondary school.

Honest John: can a used car dealer refuse to offer a warranty?

If your car has developed a fault, or for consumer advice, turn to Honest John by emailing honestadvice@telegraph.

When moving to secondary school is a step too far

The transition from primary to secondary is a big one. For many, it happens seamlessly. However, for some children, it is terrifying. How can we help them?

Looking for a New Ride? 5 Must-Ask Questions for Your Used Car Dealer

As exciting as it can be, there’s certainly a lot that goes into purchasing a new-to-you used car. It’s a big investment, and you want to find something that works for

Used-Car Dealers Often Sell Vehicles Without Addressing Known Life-Threatening Problems

An investigation by the nonprofit group Consumers' Checkbook found that used-car dealers often sell vehicles without addressing known life-threatening problems.

Which Personality Trait Helped You Survive Secondary School?

Secondary school places: Find an undersubscribed, outstanding school near you

Finding a good secondary school place for your child can be a stressful experience, with parents often having to perform a balancing act between a school's performance and the probability of their child getting a place.

Break The Silence: Scores of secondary schools want more help to deal with student suicide

Warning: This article is about youth suicide and may be distressing for some.

Tipping Guidelines For Non-Restaurant Services

Tipping etiquette outside of restaurant can feel like a gray area. These guidelines will help.

An easy tool for secondary school athletic trainers to assess traumatic brain injury

Most of the time in high schools and colleges, athletic trainers are the first to diagnose and provide care to a young athlete when he or she suffers injury. Traumatic brain injury or concussion ...

What's the Difference Between a Restaurant Service Fee and a Tip?

Nowadays, it seems that U.S. consumers are being asked to shell out more in tips and service charges than ever before. But is there a difference between the two?

18 Things About British Secondary Schools That Still Make Zero Sense To Me

‘My 16-year-old daughter is finding it hard to make friends in secondary school’

Ask the Expert: Being quieter can have drawbacks, especially when you are trying to make friends as a teenager in school, and can lead to social anxiety and stress

How to Make Crackers

I have a confession. I can cook—in fact, I would dare say I’m a pretty mean cook. But I’m a horrible baker. It’s a common misconception that if you can cook, you can bake. Although that may be the …

Tofu and Crackers, Anyone?

Misozuke, which is cured in miso, is creamy and spreadable, rich, salty and a little funky.

How to make bacon crackers