Rachel Rigby

Rachel Rigby

Rachel Rigby started working as a financial journalist in 2000 and has used her financial experience to number-crunch for articles on DIY and housing. She has renovated three houses, including overseeing building an extension as well as a complete rewire. She enjoys doing a little DIY herself, although to varying success. Before this, she spent 12 years at Mergermarket before working in public relations, as well as stints at CTFN News as their UK and European correspondent, covering event driven investment topics with a focus on European commission competition rulings. Rachel has been a guest on CNBC and CNN and also written for Financial News, Media Week and previously Sunday Business and Breaking Views.

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How to solve mould in bathrooms and get rid of it for good

By Rachel Rigby published

Mould in bathrooms isn't just unsightly — it can cause negative health impacts. Find out the causes, how to clean it off and how to prevent it from returning

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How much electricity does a fridge use? Our guide to running costs

By Rachel Rigby published

Asking 'how much electricity does a fridge use' is a concern for many in the current climate. Find out how you could cut energy (and costs) for this appliance

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How much electricity does a kettle use? The cost of making a cup of tea

By Rachel Rigby last updated

Each time you put the kettle on these days, you might be wondering exactly how much it is costing you. We did a few calculations and the answer wasn't perhaps as expected