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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>There are simple steps homeowners can take to stop drips and save themselves both money and stress.</p>

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Life Hack: How to fix a dripping tap in your home — and why mending it could save you money

One Irish plumber estimates that a slowly-dripping tap can lose more than 180 litres of water a day, and if it's a hot tap then it could add hundreds of euro to your bill over the course of a year

<p>Adding insulation is one of the simplest and cheapest ways to protect your home. Fitting foam tubing or pipe wrap around any exposed pipes helps them retain heat and creates a barrier against freezing temperatures. File photo</p>

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Life Hack: How to prevent your pipes from freezing during a cold snap

<p>A shared digital calendar can help everything run smoothly.</p>

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Life Hack: How to set up and use an online calendar for 2026

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Life Hack: How to safely store away your Christmas decorations as holiday season ends

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Life Hack: How to deep clean three popular coffee machine brands

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Life Hack: Doing the Christmas shop? Here’s how to pack your groceries

Trampoline damaged due to wind in severe storm

Life Hack: How to prepare your home if there's a storm or weather warning

Here are some things to check off your list in the event of extreme weather

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

Car driving through the puddle and splashing by water.

Life Hack: Is it ever safe to drive through a flood? Here's what you need to know

Tempted to drive through a 'shallow' flood? Think again

Tue, 09 Dec, 2025

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Life Hack: How to hack your annual leave in 2026 to take longer breaks from work

Including how to turn three days of annual leave into a 10-day stretch off work

Mon, 08 Dec, 2025

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Life Hack: How to weather-proof your hair for the Christmas party season

Rainy nights are a recipe for disaster

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

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Life Hack: Why you should declutter your home before Christmas — here's how to go about it

Reducing clutter can help to reduce stress and improve focus, mood, and sleep

Mon, 24 Nov, 2025

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Life Hack: Four easy ways to reduce food waste and save hundreds of meals each year

If just 10 households reduced their food waste by 25%, it could save around 650 meals each year.

Mon, 17 Nov, 2025

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Life Hack: Tumble drying guidelines — and undoing a shrinkage disaster

A symbol you should certainly look out for on your clothes labels is a square box with a circle inside it and two lines crossing over it in an X shape. This means that under no circumstances should it ever be placed in a tumble dryer

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

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Life Hack: Everything you need to know about carving a pumpkin at Halloween

How to carve the perfect pumpkin and the common mistakes to avoid

Fri, 31 Oct, 2025

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Life Hack: How to DIY some of this year's most popular Halloween costumes

Easy options for last-minute spooky looks

Mon, 27 Oct, 2025

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Life Hack: How to repurpose those Halloween pumpkins — feed them to the dog

It is actually considered a doggy ‘superfood’

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025

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Life Hack: Can cat litter help to reduce condensation in your bathroom this autumn?

Here are eight ways to prevent condensation in your bathroom.

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

Great and Blue Tit Feeding

Life Hack: How to stop mice from eating bird food — and the foods to add to repel rodents

If you want to continue caring for birds but wish to prevent rodents from gathering for the leftovers, there are a few things you can do to deter them.

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

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Life Hack: What is biohacking and can it help your child eat healthier at school?

Plus top afternoon snack superfoods to fuel children's brains and bodies

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025

Black Shower Head

Life Hack: How to clean a black shower and the cleaning mistakes that could damage it

Expert tips and simple swaps to keep your shower looking flawless

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

Spider On A Picture Rail

Life Hack: Cruelty-free ways to keep spiders out of your home this autumn

Here are some of my go-to methods to keep my home spider-free in autumn and winter.

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

Life Hack: Five things newly engaged couples should do, according to an expert

Life Hack: Five things newly engaged couples should do, according to an expert

About to plan a wedding? Here's what you need to prioritise first

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

Dust and dirt trapped by the clothes dryer filter.

Life Hack: How to deep clean your tumble dryer

Save money, prevent odours and keep your appliance running efficiently

Mon, 25 Aug, 2025

Curls feeling frazzled? 6 ways to repair summer hair damage

Life Hack: Summer hair habits that could be causing hidden damage

Common activities we all partake in while away like sunbathing and swimming can leave their mark on your tresses and cause hidden damage in your hair.

Mon, 18 Aug, 2025

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Life Hack: What to do if you get covid in 2025 — testing, isolating and more

What are the guidelines now?

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

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Life Hack: What is habit stacking, and how can it help with household chores and more?

Habit stacking is an increasingly popular productivity method

Mon, 04 Aug, 2025

Disco Ball Outdoors

Life Hack: Can a disco ball really keep flies at bay this summer?

Jazz up your space with this trendy solution to your fly woes

Mon, 28 Jul, 2025

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Life Hack: How to treat sunburn and help it heal as fast as possible

Spent too long enjoying the recent sunshine before reapplying SPF? Here are some tips to help you heal quickly

Mon, 21 Jul, 2025

Life Hack: How to make an iced matcha latte at home, including strawberry puree

Life Hack: How to make an iced matcha latte at home, including strawberry puree

Save some money with this homemade alternative to summer's hottest cold drink

Mon, 07 Jul, 2025

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Life Hack: Cupboard foods to move to the fridge when it gets hot

Brush up on food safety for hot weather to avoid any unpleasant aftertastes

Mon, 30 Jun, 2025

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Life Hack: The signs of some common scams you should know about

How to avoid falling for scams — and what to do if you or someone you know are affected by them

Mon, 16 Jun, 2025

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Life Hack: How to avoid injuring yourself while doing DIY jobs at home

Don't cost yourself more in the long-term

Mon, 09 Jun, 2025

Hand washing tiles and bath with professional cleaning pad.

Life Hack: How to deep clean a bathtub for a sparkling soak

Don't forget the drains and any accessories scattered around the tub

Mon, 02 Jun, 2025

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Life Hack: Nine expert-approved tips to keep your feet safe this summer

From unsupportive flip-flops to ingrown toenails, here's some advice on how to keep your feet looking and feeling good this summer

Mon, 26 May, 2025

Using Coffee as Compost

Life Hack: How to use coffee grounds in gardening, household cleaning and more

Make your cup of coffee go further with these green tips and trick

Mon, 19 May, 2025

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Life Hack: How to recycle your beauty empties and earn free replacements at the same time

Look good while saving the environment with these schemes

Mon, 12 May, 2025

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Life Hack: How to wash a duvet and how often you should do it

Duvets don't need to be washed as frequently as your other bedding items, but they do need to be washed

Mon, 28 Apr, 2025

Couple relaxing on a couch in a terrace

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

Mon, 21 Apr, 2025

Little preschool girl at airport terminal. Happy child going on vacations by airplane. Smiling kid with passport and bag.

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

What you need to know before you book that holiday abroad

Sat, 19 Apr, 2025

Clothes label with cleaning instructions

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

From what those symbols on clothes tags mean to the basics when it comes to separating your laundry, here's what you need to know

Mon, 07 Apr, 2025

An outdoor wooden seating area

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

Tips on removing algae and preventing its growth in your outdoor areas

Mon, 31 Mar, 2025

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

What to do when your toilet won't drain

Mon, 24 Mar, 2025

Man snoring and his wife covering ears

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

Did you know your sleep affects your gut health too?

Mon, 17 Mar, 2025

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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

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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

Young woman studying and having a head ache

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