Tricks of the trade that can save you time and money

Kya Longchamps reveals 20 ingenious DIY hacks and techniques to simplify matters when you need to do work around the house.

1. If you’re trying to pour oil into your car/mower/whatever and find yourself without a funnel — use a large screwdriver. Hold the metal shaft of the tool down into the opening of the oil reservoir and pour the oil down the steel — it will cling.