All news on the topic: Life hacks

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Mrs Hinch fans' easy coin trick helps banish flies from your home in hot weather
Even though Brits love summer, one of the downsides of the hot weather are the many flies that seem to want to invade our homes. Luckily, a fan of cleaning sensation Mrs Hinch has shared a trick that can help
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Easy method to dissolve limescale and bacteria from your showerhead
We've all left it a little too long between cleans in our bathrooms, but if you need a method that's going to blast the limescale and bacteria from your showerhead, an expert has an easy method
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People 'mind blown' after realising you don't need tape for party banners
After a woman has shared a new method online, people are 'mind blown' after discovering that they've been putting up party banners wrong for years - and they don't need tape at all
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Expert shares methods to remove sweat stains from your favourite garments
If you're desperately trying to get sweat stains out of your white garments, look no further, because one expert has shared his top tips to making your whites look as good as new again
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Food expert's £2 BBQ hack to stop meat from going dry is 'flavour' game changer
Although BBQ season brings with it plenty of joy, it can be quite stressful for the person in charge of the grill who is trying desperately not to burn anything. Here, a food expert has shared a hack that is a total game changer
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Ryanair passenger sneaks extra luggage on flight for free with 'best' plane hack
A Ryanair passenger has revealed how they managed to sneak extra luggage aboard a flight, apparently without paying any extra money whatsoever, and many people think it's 'genius'
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You could win a Ninja Dual Zone Air Fryer in Mirror Win's May competition
Mirror Win's May competitions include prizes such as a Ninja Dual Zone Air Fryer, a Dyson Airwrap, a Weber Spirit Premium Gas Barbecue and an Apple Watch Series 8
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Woman astonishes cleaning fans with little-known washing machine drawer feature
The cleaning fan was fed up of the tedious task of cleaning out her washing machine drawers as they are so fiddly to reach - until she found a hack that has been dubbed a major game-changer
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'Genius' mum uses bunk bed trick to give her daughters their own bedrooms
A thrifty mum has revealed her DIY hack to split up her daughters’ bedroom, which has helped give them both some independent space while still sharing a room
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You've been poaching eggs wrong - microwave method gives perfectly runny yolk
While people tend to poach their eggs in a saucepan with hot water, a woman has shared a new game-changing method to cook an egg with perfect yolk directly in the microwave
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Mrs Hinch fan 'wouldn't be without' £5 item that stops insects coming into house
When the summer comes and you're trying to enjoy some breeze in your home, there's nothing worse than getting tonnes of insects flying in and at you - but luckily there's a way to stop it
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Mrs Hinch fans swear by £1 bathroom staple to lift grease stains from clothes
If you get grease stains on your clothes, there's no need to panic, as there's a kitchen staple that can save the day, and you probably already have it in your cupboard
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Cats 'won't go near' 19p garden item to stop them pooing and digging up plants
If you're sick of cats visiting your garden, digging up your plants, and pooing, gardening enthusiasts have shared a cheap way to prevent them doing it - without harming them
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Chef claims key to making 'super crispy' roast potatoes is to use a tea towel
A chef, who has been dubbed the 'Potato Queen' online, has shared her top tip for making 'super crispy' roast potatoes for your Sunday lunch and she claims there's a crucial step most people skip
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Woman shares 'productivity hack' you should use every time you start a new job
Whether you're an expert when it comes to organisation or you're keen to take advice from the pros, there's one thing everyone ought to consider when they start a new job
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Natural ingredient deters rats from homes with 'unpleasant' smell they hate
Rats and mice can become a serious problem if they're left to dwell in your home - that's why one expert has shared a natural way to get rid of them thanks to their keen sense of smell
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Warning over 'dangerous' avocado storage hack that can make you sick
An avocado storage 'hack' has been going viral recently with people claiming it makes them last for longer - but experts have claimed it could actually make you sick
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Savvy shopper shares 'awesome' hack to find the freshest berries in supermarket
The shopper said she learnt the 'secret' to finding the freshest berries from her husband, and others have praised it as 'awesome' - as it means fruit will last longer
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'Invasive' plants growing in your garden could land you £5k fine or even prison
Experts have warned gardeners of five invasive plants to avoid at all costs this summer, as they could end up landing them with a £5,000 fine or even prison time
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Foolproof oven cleaning hack melts away grease with no scrubbing, expert says
A cleaning expert has shared a foolproof hack that will melt away the grease in your oven without the need for any scrubbing - making the dreaded chore a breeze
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Razor expert warns of crucial shaving step people miss that causes ingrown hairs
If you choose to remove body hair by shaving, it can be a quick and easy task but many people dread razor burn and ingrown hairs - here an expert shares tips to avoid them
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Mrs Hinch fan shares 4p cleaning hack to banish nasty washing machine smells
If you're struggling with a smelly or mouldy washing machine, Mrs Hinch fans have got just the cleaning hack for you - and you may already have the 4p remedy at home
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Cleaning expert shares water trick for blocked drains – costing less than 10p
A cleaning expert has shared some cost-effective alternatives to expensive drain cleaners for unblocking clogged up pipes – with some tricks costing lest than 10p
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Mrs Hinch fans share method to rid home of moths to avoid infestations
If you're finding moths in your home, you'll want to get rid of them as soon as possible as they can prove really pesky by munching through anything material they can find
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Gardening expert's cheap trick to banish slugs - and plants that repel them
A gardening expert has shared an 'inexpensive' method for getting rid of the slugs in your garden - as well as some of the plants you can buy to keep them at bay