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Gran kept up by nightmare neighbour’s noisy late-night DIY projects

Gran kept up by nightmare neighbour’s noisy late-night DIY projects

One gran has found herself in an awkward situation after revealing her newish neighbours always do their DIY projects in the evening, but as of late, have begun drilling and hammering at 10.30pm at night.
Achieving fresh, fluffy towels is a lot easier than you might think. Source: Getty Images.
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Enjoy the luxury of ‘fresh, fluffy’ hotel-quality towels at home with this simple hack

Enjoy the luxury of ‘fresh, fluffy’ hotel-quality towels at home with this simple hack

There's something special about the cozy towels you find in fancy hotel rooms. But let's face it, trying to recreate that spa-like towel perfection at home can be a bit of a head-scratcher.
Believe it or not, those leftover banana peels might just be the secret ingredient to nurture and revitalise your beloved plants! Source: Getty Images.
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Reinvigorate your wilting houseplants with this remarkably effortless trick

Reinvigorate your wilting houseplants with this remarkably effortless trick

Caring for indoor plants presents its challenges, and it's disheartening to see them suffer despite our best efforts. Yet, a resourceful mum has offered a straightforward remedy to breathe new life into struggling plants.
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Delectable ricotta cheesecake with figs

Delectable ricotta cheesecake with figs

Not only does this baked ricotta cheesecake taste incredible, it's also super-easy to make!
There are a number of unique ways to give your wedding dress a second life. Source: Getty Images.
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The wild and wonderful ways you can repurpose your wedding dress

The wild and wonderful ways you can repurpose your wedding dress

Get inspired! Dive into these ingenious wedding dress transformations – perfect for DIY enthusiasts.
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Buttery and golden apple and cinnamon pie

Buttery and golden apple and cinnamon pie

Nothing beats tucking into a delicious homemade pie straight out of the oven, and this scrumptious apple pie is a winner.
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Banish unsightly water stains from wood with these 5 fantastic hacks

Banish unsightly water stains from wood with these 5 fantastic hacks

Join Starts at 60 as we explore five reliable and tested techniques that use common household items, allowing you to restore your furniture's pristine appearance without breaking the bank.
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Practical ways to break in a new pair of shoes with ease

Practical ways to break in a new pair of shoes with ease

There are a number of effective methods you can employ to expand the size of your shoes and make them more accommodating for a comfortable and relaxed fit.
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Comforting rice pudding with roasted strawberries

Comforting rice pudding with roasted strawberries

Rice pudding is one of those retro desserts that's made a comeback in recent years — and for good reason, it's so tasty!

About Penelope Pelecas

Penelope has done a bit of everything in the lifestyle journalism space, so is perfect for Starts at 60, where she turns her hand to everything from writing travel stories about the most luxurious cruises to fabulous celebrity frocks, with a focus on food as often as she can. Penelope graduated from Griffith University with a Bachelor of Communications and started her full-time writing career at Starts at 60 in 2017, having already worked as a freelance journalist at several lifestyle, entertainment, fashion and food magazines in Brisbane, including The West End Magazine, Indulge Magazine, Highlife Magazine, scenestr, Style Magazine and Venzin. Since starting at Starts at 60, Penelope’s interviewed many Aussie household names, including MasterChef champion Julie Goodwin, TV favourite ‘Fast Ed’ Halmagyi and renowned chef Curtis Stone. The self-confessed foodie has also written helpful – and hunger-inducing! – pieces including on how to cook the perfect steak and the fluffiest rice, how pickle your own vegetables, pick the best cheese and wine pairs and plenty more. In real life, Pene works off the calories by boxing, fitting in classes even before she hits the newsroom. If you’ve got a story you’d like to see covered by Starts at 60, contact Pene at [email protected].