As the summer months roll in, many people open their windows to let the warm air in - however, they are often met with unwanted visitors too.
Pesky flies often welcome themselves into homes and they are an absolute pain to get rid of. However, there is a quick - and cheap - fix to keep the flies at bay.
Flies hate one particular plant that you can pick up in your local Aldi or Tesco. Basil repels flies as they hate the strong smell. By putting a pot of basil on your windowsill, flies are less likely to come into your home.