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

The common bathroom item that could be ruining your clean shower

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One plumber says it maybe time to ditch the bicarb soda and vinegar for a stronger solution. Source: Getty Images.

Unblock your kitchen sink drain with this cheap household solution

Unblock your kitchen sink drain with this cheap household solution

Often a build up of food debris, grease and bacteria can turn your kitchen sink drain into a putrid smelling mess but you don't have to spend heaps of your hard earned cash on fancy chemical cleaners.

Sick of scrubbing the toilet? So was one Aussie mum who recently discovered a brilliant, no-scrub solution. Source: Shutterstock.

Aussie mum reveals her no-fuss secret for a spotless toilet

Aussie mum reveals her no-fuss secret for a spotless toilet

Let’s be honest—no one loves cleaning the toilet bowl. But one Aussie mum may have cracked the code—with zero harsh scrubbing involved.

One cleaning expert has a tip for getting rid of those crumbs and keep our toasters in top condition. Source: Shutterstock.

Keep your toaster in tip-top shape with this quick and clever trick

Keep your toaster in tip-top shape with this quick and clever trick

For many, warm toast is a reliable way to start the day but dealing with the build up of crumbs at the bottom of our appliance is a real pain. However, one cleaning expert has a tip for getting rid of those crumbs and you won't believe how easy it is.

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Tired of scrubbing the toilet? This fizzy trick does the hard work for you

Tired of scrubbing the toilet? This fizzy trick does the hard work for you

Cleaning the toilet is rarely anyone’s favourite chore – but a fizzy little tablet is making it a whole lot easier for everyday Australians.

Ish, the gardener provides not one, but three methods to rid your garden of its aphid issues for good. Source: Getty Images.

Get rid of aphids for good — and save your garden — with these low-cost, simple tricks

Get rid of aphids for good — and save your garden — with these low-cost, simple tricks

It's a sight that strikes fear into many gardeners but aphids are, unfortunately, a fact of life for many of our green spaces. However, help is at hand from one gardening guru and the solutions require nothing more than a few cheap products that are easy to source.

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Tech tips without the jargon: Handy digital shortcuts for everyday life

Tech tips without the jargon: Handy digital shortcuts for everyday life

You don’t need to be a tech whiz to make technology work for you.

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The simple solution for cleaning that awkward spot on your shower screen

The simple solution for cleaning that awkward spot on your shower screen

The space where the shower door overlaps with the glass shower panel builds up with soap scum and no amount of yoga will make our limbs flexible enough to fit in that space. But now clever cleaner has come to our aid with a quick and easy fix.

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How to stretch your grocery budget without sacrificing taste

How to stretch your grocery budget without sacrificing taste

Some of the tastiest meals are the simplest—and the most satisfying ones often don’t cost much at all.

Say goodbye to duvet drama! This genius trick makes wrestling with your quilt a thing of the past. Source: Getty Images.

Bed making just got a whole lot easier thanks to this ‘genius’ quilt hack

Bed making just got a whole lot easier thanks to this ‘genius’ quilt hack

Wrestling a bulky quilt into its cover is one of the most annoying household chores—but not anymore. A simple, five-step trick is making the rounds online for its surprisingly effective method that makes bed-making quick, tidy, and actually kind of fun.

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Banish excessive bathroom dust for good with this clever cleaning routine

Banish excessive bathroom dust for good with this clever cleaning routine

Many don't realise that dust in our bathrooms can also lead to a buildup of mould and mildew. But thanks to constant humidity, dust builds up easily and sticks to hard-to-reach corners which makes cleaning a huge chore. Until now.

Forget fancy cleaners - this cheap little trick does the dirty work for you. Source: Getty Images.

The ‘affordable’ hack that will leave your dishwasher ‘clean and smelling fresh’

The ‘affordable’ hack that will leave your dishwasher ‘clean and smelling fresh’

Your hardworking dishwasher tackles dirty dishes daily — but when's the last time you gave it some TLC? This simple hack will have it smelling fresh and sparkling like new.

The hack drew instant praise, with many keen to try it out themselves. Source: Getty Images.

Avoid endless scrubbing and a sore back with this clever oven cleaning trick

Avoid endless scrubbing and a sore back with this clever oven cleaning trick

The search for a spotless kitchen may be endless, but this ingenious trick promises a gleaming oven and less strain on your back.

Chopping onions doesn’t have to be a tearful experience anymore—thanks to this clever hack. Source: Getty Images.

Never shed a tear again: Doctor unveils game-changing onion chopping trick

Never shed a tear again: Doctor unveils game-changing onion chopping trick

Ever found yourself tearing up while chopping onions and wondering if there’s a better way? A doctor just revealed a super simple trick that might change your kitchen game forever.

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Easy ways to keep pests away with no harsh chemicals

Easy ways to keep pests away with no harsh chemicals

Pesky insects aren’t as hard to eliminate from your home as you might think. While there’s any number of sprays and chemicals you can buy, who wants their home smelling of harsh bug spray all the time?

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