All news on the topic: Life hacks

Peace lilies need certain nutrients to thrive during their growing season, and you can guarantee your plants will produce 'beautiful blooms' by using scraps from your kitchen

B&M shoppers have been praising a 'game-changing' cheap clothes airer as it slashes heating bills and fits into small spaces - parents with busy homes swear by it

You might be killing your beloved house plants without realising, according to experts, as one mistake many households are guilty of can 'stunt growth' and 'cause premature flower death'

Sick of food going mouldly in your fridge before you've even had chance to open the packet? You might be overlooking a clever function that's lurking in your appliance

Different materials shouldn't be just bunged into the wash together, and a washing machine expert has shared what you must do to ensure longevity for different materials

If moss is building up in your garden there are some pretty easy ways to handle the situation, and these gardening tips come expert-approved from horticulturalist and broadcaster Monty Don

Angie Matthews had to take drastic measures when she moved into a new house and only had a dishwasher in her kitchen - and decided to cook a salmon dinner in the appliance

Many people will be completely unaware that there's a clever WhatsApp trick that will allow you to read received messages in full without even opening them, and it could be very helpful indeed

A cleaning expert has shared the things you may be using on your floors that could actually be damaging them in the long run - suggesting alternative methods to use

An expert has shared that loading your dishwasher in the proper way is vital if you want your items to come out of it looking spick and span, and to be as clean as possible

Getting grime out of white socks can feel like an impossible task, but cleaning gurus have shared their favourite method - and you probably already have it in your kitchen cupboard

Removing harsh brown tea stains from your mugs and teacups can be a nightmare but thankfully cleaning experts have come up with an easy hack which banishes stains within seconds

Weeds and moss not only ruin the look of your patio but they can also be a slipping hazard. Now one expert shares his 'easy-to-follow' hack that promises to get rid of them for good

We all know how difficult banish grease from our ovens. Thankfully, one cleaning pro swears by one magic product to help alleviate the stress of the job - and it isn't baking soda or vinegar

An expert shared his hack on how to tackle hard water stains and limescale and advised leaving them to build over time on your taps can cause permanent damage - and it won't break the bank

There's nothing worse than hanging clothes out to dry while it's sunny, and then storm clouds rolling in and the heavens opening on your almost dry laundry - an expert has shared how to avoid this

Homeowners have been warned of five bathroom smells which could mean there is something seriously wrong with your plumbing or mould has built up which could cause health issues

A cleaning expert has warned that a commonly used cleaning item may be full of germs and 'harmful bacteria', and she suggested using an alternative to be more hygienic

Many people are unaware of how much build-up there can be in drains if they aren't cleaned thoroughly, however, one cleaning expert has shared a natural cleaning hack that can tackle grease

Horticulturist and TV presenter Monty Don has issued a warning to gardening enthusiasts that there is one job you absolutely shouldn't attempt this March, instead waiting until June

Green stains can make your garden fence look unsightly, but there's an easy way to clean up the marks without using harsh chemicals that damage the wood - and it costs just 55p

Making your chrome appliances look as good as new can feel like an impossible task, but a pair of cleaning gurus has shared that it's easier than you think to make it gleam once more

Carrots are a staple part of a roast dinner and many other dishes, but they often go mouldy before we get the chance to use the whole bag - unless you follow this storage trick

A plumber is urging people not to pour boiling water down their sinks to loosen blocked drains as it could cause little-known damage to pipes - and there's a better way

Getting tough stains out of white socks can be seriously frustrating, but one woman has revealed how she has turned her pile of stain socks from dull to dazzling