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Keeping your airconditioning unit in tip-top shape is a great way to conserve energy and lower those monthly bills. Source: Getty Images.

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Beat the heat this summer without breaking the bank

As summer sets in not only are temperatures rising but so are the potential costs that come with running the air conditioner around the clock to beat the heat.

Written byMatthew Hart

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Is it wrong to take cuttings from someone’s yard without asking?

Is it wrong to take cuttings from someone’s yard without asking?

Some say it's okay, provided you don't damage the plant and take only small amounts. Others consider the practice extremely rude and akin to stealing.

Gardeners know that sharing cuttings among friends is common practice, but when it comes to helping yourself it's another matter! Source: Getty Images

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Solved! Bid farewell to a smelly kitchen sink with these simple hacks

Solved! Bid farewell to a smelly kitchen sink with these simple hacks

Nobody likes a smelly sink! Unfortunately, stinky kitchen drains are an all too common household nuisance, and sometimes boiling water and detergent just doesn't cut it.

Stinky kitchen drains are an all too common household nuisance. Source: Getty Images.

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What you need to know about air fryers: Are they worth it and how to choose the right one

What you need to know about air fryers: Are they worth it and how to choose the right one

Air fryers took the kitchen appliance world by storm, with many claiming the gadget has been a game changer to step up your homemade cooking skills. Are you on the fence about buying an air fryer, or do you already have one?

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Air fryers are a convenient addition to the kitchen. Source: Getty

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Over 60s offer their best tips to ease your decluttering concerns

Over 60s offer their best tips to ease your decluttering concerns

In an effort to untangle the mess that is decluttering, Starts at 60 sought out the decluttering gurus who provided their top tips for tackling the process of decluttering as well as how best to get motivated to take on the mammoth task because "whatever your age, anyone can be prone to clutter."

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Decluttering tips from the community and the experts. Source: Getty Images.

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Arguments about the TV volume impacting your relationship?

Arguments about the TV volume impacting your relationship?

Featuring a built-in hearing check to give you a personalised listening experience, these headphones are guaranteed to be a game-changer in your household.

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Audeara headphones can help maintain the peace at home and reduce arguments when it comes to the TV volume. Image source: Getty

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Cracking modern washing symbols on your clothes

Cracking modern washing symbols on your clothes

We've cracked the code on washing garment symbols to level up your laundry routine.

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Cracking modern washing symbols on your clothes

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Got some free time, and want to give back to your community? Become a wildlife carer

Got some free time, and want to give back to your community? Become a wildlife carer

Saving orphaned and injured wildlife is a round-the-clock passion for Fran Stewart. Discover how you can care for native wildlife in your area.

Written byLucy Harch

Wildlife carer Fran Stewart holding an orphaned brushtail possum joey

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New year, new home: this luxurious Gold Coast beachfront home could be yours for just $15

New year, new home: this luxurious Gold Coast beachfront home could be yours for just $15

The first prize is valued over $3.88 million and includes $100K gold, live the ultimate beachside lifestyle with yourtown’s Prize Home Draw 513.

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Start your day with a sunrise walk on the beach. Image: yourtown

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Microwave cleaning hack goes viral

Microwave cleaning hack goes viral

A woman's TikTok video revealing how to clean a hidden compartment in her microwave has gone viral.

Written byMatthew Hart

A US woman has gone viral after posting her microwave cleaning hack. Source: Getty Images

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