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From cleaning and gardening hacks to important health and safety strategies, these are the tricks you never knew you needed.

Handy guide to what’s safe and what’s not safe for the dishwasher

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Smart trick for a fresh-smelling bathroom

Smart trick for a fresh-smelling bathroom

There are heaps of chemical sprays from the automatic diffuser to a wall plug in or the can type you can spray with.

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How to thoroughly clean your washing machine to avoid mould

How to thoroughly clean your washing machine to avoid mould

Washing machines can gather a lot of dirt and grime over time so it's essential to give it a good deep clean every now and then.

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Dishwasher dilemma solved: The one simple trick that could save you time, space, and your sanity

Dishwasher dilemma solved: The one simple trick that could save you time, space, and your sanity

Done with playing dishwasher Tetris every time you load your dishes? Don't stress – home hack expert Anita Birges has just revealed a game-changing method to maximise your dishwasher space.

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Easy ways to save money on beauty treatments

Easy ways to save money on beauty treatments

Looking good doesn't have to break the bank! Here are some simple ways to make big savings on beauty treatments.

Pet owners quickly expressed their gratitude for the clever method, with many eager to try the trick themselves. Source: Getty Images.

Get rid of pet hair once and for all with this cheap household solution

Get rid of pet hair once and for all with this cheap household solution

We all know the benefits of owning a pet, but managing the piles of fur they shed can be a challenge. Thankfully, one dog lover has found the perfect household item to quickly clean up that pesky hair.

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Quick and easy trick to peel garlic without getting your hands messy

Quick and easy trick to peel garlic without getting your hands messy

Peeling garlic can be a smelly task – you end up with garlic all over your hands and it's very fiddly. But this simple tip might see you peeling your garlic without using a knife, or getting your hands dirty!

A self-styled home and body hygiene expert showed how easy it is to remove soap scum. Source: Getty Images.

Win the war over bathroom soap scum with this cheap and easy solution

Win the war over bathroom soap scum with this cheap and easy solution

Very few people love cleaning their bathrooms and even fewer like cleaning off soap scum build up. So if you're struggling to remove that soapy residue look no further because a cleaning expert has got your back.

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Six alternative uses for cotton tips

Six alternative uses for cotton tips

They're not great for cleaning out your ears, but there are other ways you can put them to use.

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Tips for picking the freshest fruit and veggies at the supermarket

Tips for picking the freshest fruit and veggies at the supermarket

Want to pick the freshest fruit and veggies at the supermarket? Here's what to look out for.

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Top 3 eyebrow tips for women over 60

Top 3 eyebrow tips for women over 60

If you are dealing with sparse or balding, misshapen, or thin eyebrows the following tips might come in handy.

Find out how with just a few dollars and a simple scrub you can stay one step ahead of shower mould. Source: Getty Images.

How to keep your shower free of mould for ‘just a few dollars’

How to keep your shower free of mould for ‘just a few dollars’

Rid yourself of stubborn shower mould with this professional cleaner’s simple, budget-friendly hack to keep your shower spotless.

The secret is out on the perfect way to cut the much-loved vanilla slice. Source: Getty Images.

Dessert lovers blown away by the correct way to cut a vanilla slice

Dessert lovers blown away by the correct way to cut a vanilla slice

For years, vanilla slice lovers have struggled with the challenge of cutting the beloved dessert without creating a custard catastrophe. Recently, however, the secret got out on the perfect way to cut the much-loved pastry.

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Smart ways to protect your home

Smart ways to protect your home

Not everyone has the budget for a state-of-the-art security system, but that doesn’t mean you can’t keep your home safe. With a few clever tricks and precautions, you can add an extra layer of protection.

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Transform your oven trays with this cheap and simple cleaning trick

Transform your oven trays with this cheap and simple cleaning trick

A cleaning queen has come up with a solution that will remove grease and grime from your oven trays and all she used was two inexpensive items you likely have at home.

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