All news on the topic: Life hacks

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Expert's simple 14p trick to keep foxes out of your garden for good
The cost-effective solution, based on the strong sense of smell foxes are known to have, will help you deter any foxes from setting up home in your garden and won't cause them any harm
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'I'm a plumber - easy water pressure trick will transform your dribbly shower'
A plumbing guru has shared his DIY solution to dodgy water pressure, and it's easy to do at home. All you need is a homemade remedy and you'll be back to powerful showers in no time
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You've been using ice scrapers all wrong - correct way defrosts car in seconds
As Brits brace for long Christmas travel days in blustery weather during Storm Gerrit, some drivers have been left baffled after discovering they've been using ice scrapers all wrong
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Car expert's £2 trick to stop your windscreen from getting frosty this winter
A motoring expert has claimed you can stop your car windscreen from getting frosty this winter simply by using a £2 product that 'will not damage' your vehicle
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Woman's two-second trick to make your home five degrees warmer at no extra cost
A student and expecting mother was struggling to heat up her cold apartment, but found a quick, simple, and easy way to warm up her home without having to spend any more on bills
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Brits debate correct way to wash dishes after Americans slate washing up habits
An American was left baffled after they realised that many Brits don't rinse their dishes when washing them, and wanted to check whether it was actually something we do
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Save your favourite mug from stains with this savvy and cost-effective solution
One expert shared her cost-efficient tips on how to remove tea-stains within 30 minutes and you only need one key ingredient which can be found in most supermarkets
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People 'mind-blown' over unexpected hack to stop boiling water spilling over
People are shocked at a simple trick that stops water boiling over the sides of a pan on the hob - and all you need is one simple household item to stop the spillage
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People just discovering nostalgic alcohol product is 'baby Guinness in a bottle'
Baby Guinness is a popular cocktail at Christmas, but if you're looking to make yourself one or two this festive season, you might want to try this one-bottle version instead
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Crafty woman makes amazing gift-tags out of leftover food packaging
These gift tags constructed by a crafty woman from old food packaging will elevate your gift-wrapping and the best part is, they won't cost you anything to make
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Remove kettle limescale in 'effective and natural way' with fridge ingredient
You might want to avoid using harsh chemicals in the kettle you use to make drinks for yourself and your family, but it's still possible to get rid of limescale without binning it and buying a new one
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Mrs Hinch fans share 9p trick to make dirty oven trays look 'brand new' again
Fans of cleaning guru Mrs Hinch have shared an easy solution for tackling stubborn stains on your oven trays and get them looking 'brand new' again - and it'll only cost you 9p
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Enjoy 'bigger and stronger' hydrangeas next year by doing gardening job now
By undertaking this simple gardening job now, you can be sure that you will enjoy even more full and healthy hydrangeas in the upcoming year ahead than you did this year
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Man shares 'mind-blowing' ice cube hack to stop pasta boiling over
A pasta lover was stunned to find all it takes is one ice cube to instantly simmer down some boiling water that is threatening to spill over a pan - and now others say they 'must try it'
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Beauty expert issues grim warning to anyone who shaves their legs every week
Beauty expert Trish Coulton said you should think twice before using a razor to shave your legs as the objects 'carry more bacteria than any personal tool'
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No-fuss 55p kitchen staple removes condensation and mould without dehumidifier
The solution often used to address mould and condensation in the home is a dehumidifier, but that can set you back a couple of hundred pounds and that doesn't include the extra electricity bill you'll be racking up
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'My two-second tumble dry trick will get clothes dry in half the time'
This life hack could help cut the time you are running your tumble dryer in half, which also means that you will make some much-needed savings during the cold winter months
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Woman's 'lifesaving' trick to salvage jumpers that have shrunk in the wash
If you have ever had one of your favourite jumpers shrink in the wash, you know how disappointing it can be. But, with this hack you may well be able to salvage your damaged knitwear
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Simple 69p oven tray cleaning hack helps built-up grease 'slide right off'
If you are struggling to remove built-up grease on your oven trays, this incredibly simple hack will get rid of it for good, and the best part is it only costs 69p
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Woman shares easy no-scrubbing hack to remove mould leaving everyone amazed
A woman has found a cheap solution which doesn’t involve too much elbow grease to remove the mould in your home, the hack won't break the bank or need you to re-grout everything
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'I used to spend £900 on Christmas - now I've decorated my whole home for £6.50'
With some simple tricks and significant cut backs, a mum-of-two has managed to decorate her whole home for less than a tenner this Christmas. She hopes other parents will follow in her footsteps
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Woman shares brilliant shopping trolley hack for when you don't have a £1 coin
A woman has shared a simple and handy trick for when you forget a £1 coin for the supermarket trolley that's perfect for those who don't usually carry cash around
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Chef's easy egg poaching trick 'changed his life' - with three key ingredients
A chef has shared his trick to making the perfect poached eggs, and he claimed that his method is 'life-changing' - and it uses ingredients you'd expect, but not in the order you'd assume
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'I'm a cleaning pro - one magic £1.50 item cuts through oven grease in minutes'
Cleaning your oven can be a real chore but one cleaning expert has claimed there's a magic product that will wipe away grease in minutes - and it costs just £1.50
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Woman's 'embarrassing' kitchen tong hack stops her being a 'bad driver'
A woman's strange habit of always making sure she has tongs in her car aids her 'bad driving' in the most unexpected way and others love her hack labelling it 'genius'