Life hacks

12:15, 28 FEB 2025

Coffee experts reveal how to store coffee to keep it fresh for longer

With coffee being an important part of many people's days, it's important make sure your coffee tastes its best

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Shower mould will disappear and not come back if cleaned with 3-ingredient DIY cleaner

Mould can be a pain to get rid of, but one cleaning influencer has shared a simple cleaning spray to banish it for good

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Gardening expert shares one simple tool that will help your flowers bloom this summer

Tom Strowlger has shared a simple tip that will help your flowers bloom this summer. All you need is one simple, but essential tool, in order to make it work

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Eliminate limescale from your kettle with one household ingredient - not vinegar

If you've noticed a chalky white substance building up on the inside of your kettle, it's likely to be limescale. But there's a simple way to remove it using a cupboard staple

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Cut tulips last longer and won't droop if you do 1 task

Cut tulips last longer and won't droop if you do 1 task

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'Game-changing' hack fries eggs perfectly every time – using one extra ingredient

Fried eggs can be tricky to cook perfectly, but one home chef has shared a 'game changing' hack that guarantees a runny yolk - and all you need is one ingredient

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Mum's 'magical' hack for getting rid of any oil or grease stain on clothes

A cleaning fanatic revealed her 'magical' hack for removing tough stains from jeans - and all you'll need is salt, baking soda, washing up liquid and baking paper.

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Woman shares 'genius' travel hack to stop people reclining their plane seats

A woman has shared a "life hack" to prevent the person sitting in front of you on a plane from reclining their seat into your space, but not everyone agrees with her controversial trick

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The cheap and easy addition to your home that will stop mould from growing

Mould loves a warm damp home and the winter months are the perfect breeding ground for the pesky substance. However, there's a simple solution to keeping it out of your home

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I tried 1970s vintage food storage hack that revives stale bread in minutes

Stale bakery items can often be disappointing - but one vintage food storage tip promises to revive them in minutes

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Home expert shares simple change that 'stop heat escaping' and make 'big difference'

A home expert has shared her top tips for keeping your home warm without breaking the bank, from moving furniture to re-organising your home

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Fix your draughty windows in a matter of minutes using cheap £1.30 tool

All it takes is one common tool to sort out your draughty windows and leave your home warm and cosy again

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Avoid frozen pipes by heating your home to this temperature - it's not 17C

When the mercury drops, water inside pipes can freeze, expand, and wreak havoc - cracking or even bursting pipes

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Orchid owner achieves 'magnificent blooms' by watering with two ingredients

An orchid owner has shared an easy way to encourage the houseplant to bloom again - and all you need is a couple of kitchen ingredients and a bit of time

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Gardeners can prevent rats entering gardens 'for good' by growing six plants

January is the time gardeners need to be vigilant as rats are more likely to come into gardens when the weather is cold. But there is a simple way to deter them

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Discover the trick to melt ice and prevent slips around your home this winter

As winter weather continues, it's important to ensure the pavement around your home is safe - and this simple and cheap trick can help you de-ice it without the need for nasty chemicals

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