All news on the topic: Life hacks

People are only just learning the 'correct' use for the fourth side of a cheese grater, as such we decided to give it a go in a bid to discover how well it really works

A mum has shared what she claims is the correct way to drain pasta with a sieve after admitting she's been doing it wrong all these years and will now use it like 'second nature'

Whether you dunk your chips in milkshakes or put your hashbrown's in a McMuffin, everyone has their own personal McDonald's favourites - but one Maccies fan has shared a new way to drink the fast-food chain's coffee

A mum has shared the way that she stops her kids from eating all the food in the house during the holidays - by charging her kids for what they eat and giving them a budget

If you're sick of cats coming into your garden and leaving you unwelcome gifts, some keen gardeners have recommended a cheap and easy way to keep them from coming in

Flies can become a real problem in the summer months and getting them out of your home can feel like a chore - but one summer veg could hold the secret to banishing them for good

One clever woman has shared her secret trick to saving your bra when the heart breaking moment the wire starts to poke through - meaning you no longer need to throw them away

A viral video of a woman peeling a bulb of garlic has left foodies mesmerised by how easy it looks, so we put the hack to the test to see if it lives up to the hype

Food lovers have been left floored after discovering they've been using sauce packets wrong - but thankfully there's an easy hack to get the most out of every packet

A cleaning expert has revealed how often we should be washing our clothes to get the best out of them, and sharing her best-kept secrets for our clothes to have a longer life

Lynsey Crombie has shared a handy tip to make disinfecting your surfaces even easier - and it's likely that you already have the ingredients needed to make the 'powerful disinfectant'

If you're sick of your flowers wilting way too soon, an expert florist has shared her top tips to make the most out of your blooms - which will save you money in the long run

If you find that your bananas are going off far too quickly, people on social media are recommending a simple 'water' hack that may keep them fresh for up to 15 days

A gardening expert has shared their top tips on how to keep your lawns dandelion-free but urges that timing is crucial in order to make sure the pesky weeks don't spread indefinitely

Mirror reporter Julia Banim put a cleaning hack favoured by Mrs Hinch fans to the test, which they claim helps to spruce up old, yellow pillowcases and make them look good as new

A flight attendant has shared how she manages to avoid jet lag during long-haul flights and swears her easy-to-follow tips will help your body more easily adjust to new time zones

We all know how frustrating it is when your jeans fade in the wash after only a few washes, however a laundry expert has shared her top tips to make sure your dark jeans don't fade in the wash - and it'll only cost you 40p

Beauty expert Dr Elizabeth Hawkes knows how important it is to take special care with the skin under our eyes, which is much thinner than the rest of our face - and research shows there are a few things which can be extremely damaging

A professional sommelier has explained why you could well have been holding your wine glass for years, potentially lessening your enjoyment of your favourite red or white

A mum has boasted about sneaking into a luxury holiday resort, where she and her kids enjoyed free food and drink, and full use of facilities. Not everyone approves of her methods however

We all enjoy a classic Tango Ice Blast at the cinema, but now one user has revealed how you can make the tasty drink at home so you can have the ultimate movie night in

If you're using fabric conditioner to try and keep your towels feeling soft and fluffy and it's having the opposite effect, an expert has explained why you don't need the product to keep towels feeling fresh

With the rising cost of living, people will be looking to cut costs where they can - and this handy onion storage hack will mean they can last for up to six months

A mum of 11 has shared her simple hack to ensure that children's white shirts stay as gleaming as possible without much effort and fuss - and without bleach as well

Maneet Kaur has gone viral on TikTok after sharing something interesting she noticed in the supermarket that she claims could save you money on your weekly shop