All news by author: Emma Mackenzie

Secondhand shopping is a simple way to add a bit more sustainability to your lifestyle, while saving money - these expert tips from a Vinted employee will help you get the most from the re-selling platform

Optical illusions like this one are seriously challenging - only people with the very clearest eyesight will be able to find the alligator hidden in this picture within a few seconds

Condensation on your windows can lead to mould growing in your property if it is left unchecked, but this cheap and simple hack will keep the issue at bay - all while warming up your home too

Bed bugs are no joke, and known to be incredibly difficult to get rid of once an infestation occurs, so making sure you are washing your bedsheets regularly is absolutely crucial

It didn't take something particularly serious for one woman to decide to disown her daughter not long after she went off to university, but her parenting style was quickly brought into question as being manipulative

Exercise is crucial for everyone, not matter what age you are, which is why Michael Mosley is keen to bust myths that people in their later life should avoid getting their heart rates up

The autumn is an incredibly busy time for garden enthusiasts to get planting for the spring ahead, but there are some plants that won't survive the cold and will end up frostbitten if planted now

Take your sunny side up eggs to the next level with this secret tip from an expert, that will ensure a restaurant quality breakfast every time - at a fraction of the price

Which guests you allow to bring a plus one to your wedding is always a tricky balance to strike. One man was left shocked when only his girlfriend was invited to a wedding, but she still expected him to pay for her to go

Waking up in the middle of the night can sometimes mean lying awake for hours as you struggle to still your mind and get back off to sleep, but this expert-approved method will have you snoring again in no time

Bad driving habits are unfortunately easy to slip into, and many people find themselves guilty of not keeping up with all updates made to the Highway Code, but not doing so can leave you open to getting fined

Your milk frother that's usually reserved for a morning coffee might not immediately spring to mind when you think of a nice glass of red, but once you start using this expert tip you'll never go back

When you think 'berry' you probably think of one of the squishy, bite-size fruits that you enjoy in the summer not a banana, but here's why almost everything we assume to know about berries is wrong

There is no place like home, but for one woman that was never clearer than when she first went to a supermarket after moving to the UK and found herself disappointed with what was on offer

Managing to successfully wow an interview panel and land your dream job isn't always a walk in the park, with nerves easily managing to the get the better of any of us, but these phrases will help turn you into a stand out candidate

Hotel stays are meant to be relaxing, with most responsibility taken off the guests' shoulders, but for one woman her most recent experience left her feeling like she'd rather not visit one again

A mouldy washing machine seal can leave your clean laundry smelling musty and damp instead of the freshness you would have hoped for, but this unbelievably cheap hack will help keep mould away for good

On the surface, it might seem pretty toxic to tell your stepdaughter that you don't love her as much as your biological child, but one woman found herself receiving praise for doing so

Mould can lead to a huge range of health conditions if it is allowed to grow in your home unchecked, this one simple habit will make all the difference by controlling humidity in your property and keeping mould at bay

While air fryers have increasingly become one of the most popular kitchen appliances, you definitely can't cook all your favourite dishes in these counter top appliances

One woman found herself in an impossible situation when she realised that her mother-in-law had edited her wedding photographs to make her husband's nose smaller

Air fryers are an increidble option for those looking to reduce the amount of fat in their diets, but running costs for all appliances are a big concern as we head into winter

Nobody wants to think of themselves as a doormat, who allows the people in their life to walk all over them, but if you do more than a few things on this list, you might need to start being more assertive

This winter scene optical illusion is really not what it seems, but if you can spot the third dog you have an unusually high level of attention to detail and enviable observational skills

Millions of women each year suffer from insomnia and other sleeping difficulties and a new study has shown that there is one time in particular at which it is most common for them to suddenly wake up