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How to prepare your home for holiday guests
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How to prepare your home for holiday guests

Here are a few things for this season’s holiday hosts to remember.
8 things professional organisers won’t toss
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8 things professional organisers won’t toss

It's OK to be creative with everything in your home. In fact, when organising, it's encouraged.
This bathroom item is dirtier than your toilet seat, according to a microbiologist
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This bathroom item is dirtier than your toilet seat, according to a microbiologist

The dirtiest spot in your bathroom may surprise you. And spoiler: It's not your toilet.
How to ripen avocados in just 2 minutes
Food, Home & Garden, Home Tips

How to ripen avocados in just 2 minutes

All you need is plastic wrap and a microwave. And an avocado.
20 clever uses for ammonia you'll wish you knew sooner
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Clean up with these 20 clever uses for ammonia

Here are 20 smart ways to use ammonia all around the house.
10 driving tips to stay safe in wet weather
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10 driving tips to stay safe in wet weather

No need to fear heavy rain and fog with these safe driving tips under your belt.
Clever things to do with nail polish
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11 things you can do with nail polish

Nail polish can be used in many more ways than simply making you hands look pretty.
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Why you should throw out five things every Monday

...And more weekly chores that will keep your home clean, organised and efficient in every way.
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Home Tips

Try these 12 clever pillowcase hacks you’ll wish you knew sooner

Got old bedding collecting dust in the linen cupboard? Put it to work all around the house with these clever new uses for old pillowcases.
11 garage sale finds you should never pass up
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11 garage sale finds you should never pass up

Consider this your second-hand shopping list throughout garage sale season!
Kitchen organisation ideas you’ll wish you knew sooner
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Kitchen organisation ideas you’ll wish you knew sooner

If your cooking space is getting out of hand, it's time for a makeover. These tricks will make your kitchen more organised and productive.
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Cooking mistakes that are making your food unhealthy

These bad cooking habits could be costing you essential nutrients, tricking you into overeating or even making you sick.
10 tips for cleaning your car’s interior
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10 tips for cleaning your car’s interior

If you drive a lot for work or have kids and pets, you know how hard it can be to keep the inside of your car clean. Here are 10 cleaning tips and tricks to make your car's interior sparkle again.
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13 clever house-cleaning hacks from professional cleaners

You'll have your house spick-and-span in no time by following these tips.
Home Tips

17 things you need to throw out ASAP

Remove the dangers from your household with this handy guide.
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