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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’s a noticeable drop in temperatures lately and with winter approaching many of us will be leaving seed out for wild birds who may struggle to find food themselves in the cold hard ground. </p>

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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.

<p>Biohacking their lunchboxes can impact a child's overall wellbeing. Picture: iStock</p>

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

<p>Knowing what cleaning methods to avoid is essential to keep your shower looking as good as new.</p>

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

Spider On A Picture Rail

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

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

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

Dust and dirt trapped by the clothes dryer filter.

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Life Hack: How to deep clean your tumble dryer

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

Woman drop nasal sample into rapid antigen test

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

What are the guidelines now?

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

Open Dishwasher Filled With Dirty Plates

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

Sunscreen Sun Symbol on Back

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

Peanut butter

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

Hammering a nail into board. A carpenter wearing a red flannel shirt, jeans and cloth protective gloves nails the wooden boards

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

Relaxed woman feet and flip flops on the beach

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

Lot of plastic bottles with cosmetics in female hands against background of shelves in store.

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

laundry room

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

Woman holding plunger on turquoise background, closeup. Space for text

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

Black power cord connecting an electric plug socket forming a graph with increasing trend on red background. Illustration of the

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

Dryer balls, detergents and stacked clean towels on grey marble table. Space for text

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

Woman applying body oil to moisturize her skin after shower, beauty skin care concept

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

Fire gas flame close-up blurred background, cooking coffee in a cezve on fire

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