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#Life Hacks

Life is hard enough without being aware of these simple life hacks. Read on.

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<p>Despite our best intentions, outdoor furniture and cushions in particular are often exposed to the elements and gather dirt. </p>

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Life Hack: How to clean your outdoor cushions just in time for summer

From bird poo to mildue, here’s how to get your outdoor cushions summer-ready

<p>Applying for a child's first passport is slightly different than when you are applying for an adult's first passport.</p>

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Life Hack: How to apply for or renew a passport, including for a child

<p>It is essential to familiarise yourself with the little symbol-covered tab inside the fabric.</p>

advice

Life Hack: How to separate laundry properly and what colours can be washed together?

An outdoor wooden seating area

advice

Life Hack: How to remove algae from patio slabs and concrete ahead of the longer evenings

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advice

Life Hack: How to unblock a toilet even if you don't own a plunger

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Life Hack: Expert advice to get the best night's sleep possible

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Life Hack: How to prevent overloading sockets and the warning signs you need to know

Faulty electrics, including overloaded sockets, could cause a fire. Here's what you need to know

Mon, 10 Mar, 2025

Woman undressing against grey background

Life Hacks: Top tips to spare the blushes around fashion faux-pas

"I thought I’d share some useful things that have saved me from fashion faux pas over the years and some items I keep in my handbag for emergencies."

Mon, 03 Mar, 2025

Cleaning air fryer using sponge.

Life Hack: Five mistakes to avoid when cleaning your air fryer

Air fryers have become a staple in many of our kitchens — here are some common (and dangerous) mistakes you might be making when cleaning one

Tue, 25 Feb, 2025

Ready for clening teeth

Life Hack: How to brush your teeth correctly and the mistakes to avoid

Are you looking after your dental health?

Mon, 24 Feb, 2025

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Life Hack: What are dryer balls and how can I use them in my laundry?

"Anything this easy feels like it shouldn’t work, but some hacks are well worth trying. One great example is adding dryer balls to your tumble dryer."

Mon, 17 Feb, 2025

Green Velvet Sofa With Cushion At Home

Life Hack: How to clean a velvet sofa without ruining the fabric

Ensure your sofa remains a statement piece in your home, and not an eyesore

Mon, 10 Feb, 2025

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Life Hack: These are the five worst places to store your broadband router

Plus some tips on getting the best signal possible

Mon, 03 Feb, 2025

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Life Hack: How to get a Dancing with the Stars glow with your false tan at home

Just because we buy a lot of fake tan does not mean we are pros at applying it - as plenty a streaky leg and crusty-looking elbow can attest

Mon, 27 Jan, 2025

Keep your windows clean and the light shine in

Life Hack: The best window cleaning hacks for a streak-free shine

Don't let all that elbow grease go to waste: here's how to avoid streaks when you're cleaning your windows

Fri, 24 Jan, 2025

Burning candle near a switched off light bulb in complete darkness.

Life Hack: What to do during a power cut and how to prepare for one in advance

Here are some helpful tips for getting through any power cut

Fri, 24 Jan, 2025

Brad Pitt

Life Hack: How to spot a fake, AI-generated image

Brad Pitt, Daniel O’Donnell, and other well-known celebrities have been used in AI imagery lately

Mon, 20 Jan, 2025

Hands woman using Iphone 13pro taking photo of a cup of latte in cafe for post in social media

Life Hack: Five expert tips to organise your photos — both physical and digital

Make it your resolution to free up phone space while making space for cherished memories

Wed, 08 Jan, 2025

A close-up of a ruptured copper pipe spraying water against a basement wall

Life Hack: Expert tips on winterproofing your pipes for cold weather

Don't start 2025 with an unnecessary expense

Fri, 03 Jan, 2025

Woman recycling plastic bottles in a machine

Life Hack: Storage solutions for plastic bottles and cans before they are recycled

A professional organiser shares her tips

Sun, 29 Dec, 2024

Woman reading a book and drinking coffee at christmas

Life Hack: Five short books to read to reach your reading goal before the end of the year

Most of these books clock in at well under 150 pages

Wed, 25 Dec, 2024

Life Hack: When to return cans and bottles at Christmas — and which day to avoid

Life Hack: When to return cans and bottles at Christmas — and which day to avoid

Re-turn, the operator of Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme, has shared some insider tips to see you through Christmas

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

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Life Hack: What to do — and what not to do — if you smell gas in your home

What to do if you suspect a gas leak

Wed, 11 Dec, 2024

Frozen Turkey Waiting in Refrigerator Freezer

Life Hack: Can I freeze cheese? Seven foods you can pop in the freezer before Christmas

Save some money this festive season by making the most of your freezer now

Wed, 04 Dec, 2024

Insect feeding on paper - silverfish

Life Hack: What are silverfish? What to do if they are in your home

How to remove and prevent silverfish

Wed, 27 Nov, 2024

Blackout concept, energy crisis. Home fuse box

Life Hack: What is a trip switch and how can I fix it when the power cuts out?

Don't be left in the dark when it comes to trip switches. Here's a brief guide

Wed, 13 Nov, 2024

Beautiful smiling woman with clean skin holds ripe avocado near the face. She made a natural avocado mask. Cosmetology skin care

Life Hack: Five unusual skin and beauty treatments you can make in the kitchen

Champagne hair rinse, anyone?

Wed, 06 Nov, 2024

Dehumidifier working while drying laundry at home

Life Hack: What is a dehumidifier and how can I use one to cut down on bills?

As we enter the colder months, here ae some ways a dehumidifier could help you to save money

Wed, 30 Oct, 2024

Halloween Pumpkin Cappuccino coffee art

Life Hack: Five things you can do with your Halloween pumpkin to avoid wasting food

Food waste is one of the scariest things at Halloween. Here's what to do with your pumpkins in the kitchen, from lattes to leftovers

Wed, 23 Oct, 2024

Fashionable white sneakers

Life Hack: What to do about that annoying squeak in your shoe

Banish squeaks with these tips and tricks

Wed, 16 Oct, 2024

Brown skirt and gray sweater. Fashionable concept

Life Hack: How to clean suede clothes and shoes and prevent stains

Suede is a popular fabric this season. Here's how to keep it looking fresh

Wed, 09 Oct, 2024

Woman putting soft white mattress on bed indoors, closeup

Life Hack: The unexpected warning signs that show it’s time to replace your mattress

Don't sleep on these warning signs

Wed, 02 Oct, 2024

Volunteer with donation box with clothes

Life Hack: How to store your clothes correctly in autumn and winter

Don't set yourself up for a surprise next year

Wed, 25 Sep, 2024

House cleaning using microfiber wet mop pad

Life Hack: Six tips on how to care for your laminate flooring

Laminate flooring can be marked easily, which means you need to handle it with care

Wed, 11 Sep, 2024

Aerosol can

Life Hack: 14 things you can do with hairspray, from cleaning hacks to beauty shortcuts

That bottle of hairspray can do more than hold your hair in place

Wed, 04 Sep, 2024

Jeweller hand polishing and cleaning jewelry diamond ring with micro fiber fabric

Life Hack: Four common things that can damage valuable jewellery like engagement rings

Certain products and activities can actually pose a risk to your jewellery

Wed, 28 Aug, 2024

Caught big dark common house spider under a drinking glass on a smooth wooden floor seen from ground level in a living room in a

Life Hack: Five ways to stop spiders from coming into your home this autumn

Noticing more spiders popping up in your home? Here’s how to keep them away

Thu, 22 Aug, 2024

Closeup of female hands preparing meat for lunch box

Life Hack: Four things to know to save time and effort when making back-to-school lunches

It’s back to school season which means the return of packed lunches for the smallies. Here are some shortcuts to make lunch planning easier

Wed, 21 Aug, 2024

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Life Hack: How to measure yourself to find your correct bra size

Are you wearing the correct bra size?

Wed, 14 Aug, 2024

Woman Holding British Pound

Life Hack: How to get the best deal when exchanging currency — and the fees you can avoid

Whether you're spending cash or paying by card, here's what you need to know about commission and currency exchange

Wed, 07 Aug, 2024

Audience with hands in the air at a music festival

Life Hack: Festival hacks you need to know, from packing tips to sleeping through the noise

Here's what you need to know before going to a festival

Thu, 01 Aug, 2024

Eye protection glasses on tanning bed

Life Hack: An expert on why you should always opt for fake tan and SPF over sunbeds

Nothing looks more beautiful in your 50s and 60s than the use of sunscreen in your 20s

Wed, 24 Jul, 2024

White skin care product

Life Hack: How to remove SPF stains from clothes

It's important to wear sunscreen every day — but knowing how to remove any stains it leaves on clothes is crucial too

Wed, 17 Jul, 2024

Man washing soapy car tire and wheel with brush

Life Hack: How to clean alloy wheels and the products to avoid using

Alloy wheels often elevate the look of a car but as they are in constant contact with the road, they can get grubby and be tricky to clean. Here’s what you need to know to tackle those tricky areas.

Wed, 10 Jul, 2024

Clean to bathroom

Life Hack: How to clean a shower head and remove hard water deposits

If you live in an area with hard water, you need to know this

Sun, 07 Jul, 2024

Woman sunbathing on the beach in hot summer day and checking weather forecast on mobile phone.

Life Hack: What to do when your phone starts overheating and how to prevent it

If your phone is straining under higher temperatures, here's what you need to know

Wed, 26 Jun, 2024

Sandals

Life Hack: How to clean darkening footbeds in sandals like Birkenstocks

Get those sandals sparking for summer

Wed, 19 Jun, 2024

Rattan Garden Furniture

Life Hack: How to clean rattan garden furniture for summer and deal with mould

Get your garden ready for sunny days

Wed, 29 May, 2024

M50 Traffic, on firs day of second pahse of COVID Lockdown restrictions easing

Life Hack: What to do if your car breaks down on a motorway

How to stay safe in an emergency situation

Wed, 22 May, 2024

Enjoying life one wave at a time

Life Hack: How to clean a wetsuit and make sure it lasts as long as possible

Do you know how to clean a wetsuit properly?

Wed, 15 May, 2024