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Essential tips to keep your winter fabrics looking their best

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The surprising foot soak that could help soften cracked heels at home

The surprising foot soak that could help soften cracked heels at home

If you suffer from cracked heels, chances are you want to hide your feet in closed shoes. Here's how you can get rid of your cracked heels and dead skin naturally.

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Affordable indulgences you can enjoy on a budget

Affordable indulgences you can enjoy on a budget

It’s not about how much you spend—it’s how much joy it brings.

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5 effortless ways to clean your windows

5 effortless ways to clean your windows

Cleaning your windows is one of those painful cleaning tasks that most of us put off for as long as possible. Luckily, there are some things you can do to perfect your window cleaning.

Tempted by that viral dishwasher hack? Expert explains why it could be causing more harm than good. Source: Getty Images.

The ‘ridiculous’ dish-drying trick experts say could ruin your dishwasher

The ‘ridiculous’ dish-drying trick experts say could ruin your dishwasher

A viral dishwasher drying hack involving a tea towel might seem like a clever shortcut but according to an appliance expert, it’s not only ineffective, it could actually damage your machine’s door, latch, or seals.

Avoid this unexpected bathroom item to maintain crystal-clear shower glass. Source: Getty Images.

The common bathroom item that could be ruining your clean shower

The common bathroom item that could be ruining your clean shower

Keeping your shower clean can feel like a never-ending task, but one cleaning expert has a clever way to prevent the problem entirely.

One plumber says it maybe time to ditch the bicarb soda and vinegar for a stronger solution. Source: Getty Images.

Unblock your kitchen sink drain with this cheap household solution

Unblock your kitchen sink drain with this cheap household solution

Often a build up of food debris, grease and bacteria can turn your kitchen sink drain into a putrid smelling mess but you don't have to spend heaps of your hard earned cash on fancy chemical cleaners.

Sick of scrubbing the toilet? So was one Aussie mum who recently discovered a brilliant, no-scrub solution. Source: Shutterstock.

Aussie mum reveals her no-fuss secret for a spotless toilet

Aussie mum reveals her no-fuss secret for a spotless toilet

Let’s be honest—no one loves cleaning the toilet bowl. But one Aussie mum may have cracked the code—with zero harsh scrubbing involved.

One cleaning expert has a tip for getting rid of those crumbs and keep our toasters in top condition. Source: Shutterstock.

Keep your toaster in tip-top shape with this quick and clever trick

Keep your toaster in tip-top shape with this quick and clever trick

For many, warm toast is a reliable way to start the day but dealing with the build up of crumbs at the bottom of our appliance is a real pain. However, one cleaning expert has a tip for getting rid of those crumbs and you won't believe how easy it is.

Tired of scrubbing the toilet? This fizzy trick does the hard work for you

Tired of scrubbing the toilet? This fizzy trick does the hard work for you

Tired of scrubbing the toilet? This fizzy trick does the hard work for you

Cleaning the toilet is rarely anyone’s favourite chore – but a fizzy little tablet is making it a whole lot easier for everyday Australians.

Ish, the gardener provides not one, but three methods to rid your garden of its aphid issues for good. Source: Getty Images.

Get rid of aphids for good — and save your garden — with these low-cost, simple tricks

Get rid of aphids for good — and save your garden — with these low-cost, simple tricks

It's a sight that strikes fear into many gardeners but aphids are, unfortunately, a fact of life for many of our green spaces. However, help is at hand from one gardening guru and the solutions require nothing more than a few cheap products that are easy to source.

Tech tips without the jargon: Handy digital shortcuts for everyday life

Tech tips without the jargon: Handy digital shortcuts for everyday life

Tech tips without the jargon: Handy digital shortcuts for everyday life

You don’t need to be a tech whiz to make technology work for you.

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The simple solution for cleaning that awkward spot on your shower screen

The simple solution for cleaning that awkward spot on your shower screen

The space where the shower door overlaps with the glass shower panel builds up with soap scum and no amount of yoga will make our limbs flexible enough to fit in that space. But now clever cleaner has come to our aid with a quick and easy fix.

How to stretch your grocery budget without sacrificing taste

How to stretch your grocery budget without sacrificing taste

How to stretch your grocery budget without sacrificing taste

Some of the tastiest meals are the simplest—and the most satisfying ones often don’t cost much at all.

Say goodbye to duvet drama! This genius trick makes wrestling with your quilt a thing of the past. Source: Getty Images.

Bed making just got a whole lot easier thanks to this ‘genius’ quilt hack

Bed making just got a whole lot easier thanks to this ‘genius’ quilt hack

Wrestling a bulky quilt into its cover is one of the most annoying household chores—but not anymore. A simple, five-step trick is making the rounds online for its surprisingly effective method that makes bed-making quick, tidy, and actually kind of fun.

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