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#Life Hacks

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

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Unrecognizable African Woman Dry Brushing Legs Making Massage In Bathroom
Life Hack: What is dry body brushing and am I doing it correctly?
Denise O'Donoghue shares expert tips on dry brushing and its benefits for skincare, lymphatic drainage, and more

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Closeup of a hand checking his Google apps, Gmail, Google Maps, Youtube
Life Hack: Embarrassed by your email? Now you can change it
A new tool from Google means Gmail users can now change their email address in a few clicks, says Denise O'Donoghue

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

Little boy holds a bar of chocolate in his hand
Life Hack: How to remove chocolate stains from clothes, carpets, and couches
When we crack open the eggs at Easter, a chocolate catastrophe is never far away... Denise O'Donoghue has some quick-fix solutions

Mon, 06 Apr, 2026

Scam Alert Notification on Smartphone Screen During Incoming Call
Life Hack: How to protect yourself from a cyber attack
The recent attack on Stryker is a reminder of how important digital security is, including for our personal devices

Sat, 28 Mar, 2026

side view of smiling customer lying on orthopedic mattress in furniture store
Life Hack: How to choose the perfect mattress
The right combination of comfort, support and mattress design can help someone sleep more soundly and wake feeling better

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

oman cleaning floor and carpet with cordless vacuum cleaner at home.
Life Hack: Does ‘slow vacuuming’ lead to cleaner carpets?
Plus a common mistake many people make when hoovering

Sat, 14 Mar, 2026

Woman drinking milk
Life Hack: Here’s why you shouldn't keep milk in your fridge door
Are you using all parts of your fridge correctly? I wasn't...

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Dishwashing
Life Hack: How to clean stainless steel sinks, pots, and cutlery
You're bound to have plenty of stainless steel items in the kitchen- here's how to keep them at their best. 

Sat, 28 Feb, 2026

Unrecognizable latin man filling up a jar with wheat flour from a paper bag.
Life Hack: What are flour mites, are they dangerous, and how to prevent them?
If the very thought of flour mites makes you squirm, read on to find out what to do if you find them in your home

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

An Unrecognizable Businesswoman Preparing A Package For Shipping
Life Hack: How to avoid scams on Vinted and what to do if you have any problems
Buying and selling on Vinted is getting more popular, but here's what to do if you think you've been sold a fake item or think a buyer is lying about your parcel going missing

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

Young adult woman hand wiping stainless frying pan with dry white paper napkin on light blue table background. Closeup. Pastel c
Life Hack: How to clean a frying pan — and can I make it non-stick again before Pancake Tuesday?
As tempting as a pretty pancake pan may be, do you really need to buy a new one for the sake of one day?

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

Food Safety - Cutting Carrots on Plastic Cutting Board with Food Gloves
Life Hack: What are microplastics and should I swap my plastic chopping board for wood?
Plus, tips on how to clean a wooden chopping board

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Sink faucet dripping with the water drop in focus
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

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026

Plumber connecting copper water pipes.
Life Hack: How to prevent your pipes from freezing during a cold snap
Burst pipes can cause expensive damage and leave families vulnerable at one of the busiest times of the year for callouts and repairs

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

Scheduling their next workout class
Life Hack: How to set up and use an online calendar for 2026
Keep on top of your hectic schedule with an online calendar — here's how to set one up that will actually work for you

Sat, 10 Jan, 2026

Unpacking the box of Christmas Tree
Life Hack: How to safely store away your Christmas decorations as holiday season ends
Keep delicate items safe and reduce your stress when decorating next Christmas

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

Making espresso at home
Life Hack: How to deep clean three popular coffee machine brands
The cleaner your machine is, the better your coffee will taste

Sat, 27 Dec, 2025

Man packing full shopping bags into the car trunk
Life Hack: Doing the Christmas shop? Here’s how to pack your groceries
This will help avoid arguments at the tills

Mon, 22 Dec, 2025

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

Annual leave. Out of office. Taking a break from work
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

Photo of pretty girl shy cover face with transparent hood rainstorm protective garment over misty steam background
Life Hack: How to weather-proof your hair for the Christmas party season
Rainy nights are a recipe for disaster

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

Caring Caucasian young woman packing toys and books for donation into cardboard box
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

Woman scraping leftover food from plate into trash bin in kitchen
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

Person putting jeans into the drum of a washing machine, front view. Washing dirty jeans in the washer
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

Children and dad making Jack-o-Lantern together at home, carving Halloween pumpkin
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

Halloween Kids Holidays Concept.
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

Halloween survey
Life Hack: How to repurpose those Halloween pumpkins — feed them to the dog
It is actually considered a doggy ‘superfood’ 

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025

Woman showering behind fogged glass
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

Lunch box with snacks, bottle of juice and stationery on yellow table, flat lay
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

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

Human use smartphone with incoming call from unknown number, spam, prank caller, hoax person, fake identity, scammer, scam with
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

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