• Hot Offers!
  • Sign Up
  • Contact Us
  • 0800 400 060
  • FAQ
  • Contribute

Read Now

Click here to read

Latest issue

MENUMENU
  • Home
  • Read RD Now!
  • Food, Home & Garden
        • DIY Hints & Tips
        • DIY Projects
        • Gardening Tips
        • Gardening: How to Grow
        • Home Tips
        • Money
        • Pets
        • Recipes
        • Kitchen Hints & Tips
  • HealthSmart
    • Coronavirus
    • Beauty
    • Conditions
    • Diabetes
    • Diet & Weight Loss
    • Fitness
    • Tips/Advice
  • Travel
    • Travel Hints & Tips
    • Road Trips
    • Flights
    • Destinations
    • Cruising
    • Camping/Caravanning
    • Activities
    • Train Journeys
  • Advice & True Stories
        • Animal Kingdom
        • Entertainment
        • Humour
        • Flashback/History
        • Inspirational
        • Podcasts
        • Our Language
        • Parenting
        • Reader Stories
        • Real Life Drama
        • Relationships
        • Science/Technology
        • Survival
        • Thought-provoking
        • Work
  • Games & Jokes
    • Games
    • Jokes
    • QUIZZES
  • WIN
    • CONTESTS
  • TRUSTED BRANDS
  • Quality service
Reader's Digest New Zealand
MENUMENU
  • Home
  • Read RD Now!
  • Food, Home & Garden
        • DIY Hints & Tips
        • DIY Projects
        • Gardening Tips
        • Gardening: How to Grow
        • Home Tips
        • Money
        • Pets
        • Recipes
        • Kitchen Hints & Tips
  • HealthSmart
    • Coronavirus
    • Beauty
    • Conditions
    • Diabetes
    • Diet & Weight Loss
    • Fitness
    • Tips/Advice
  • Travel
    • Travel Hints & Tips
    • Road Trips
    • Flights
    • Destinations
    • Cruising
    • Camping/Caravanning
    • Activities
    • Train Journeys
  • Advice & True Stories
        • Animal Kingdom
        • Entertainment
        • Humour
        • Flashback/History
        • Inspirational
        • Podcasts
        • Our Language
        • Parenting
        • Reader Stories
        • Real Life Drama
        • Relationships
        • Science/Technology
        • Survival
        • Thought-provoking
        • Work
  • Games & Jokes
    • Games
    • Jokes
    • QUIZZES
  • WIN
    • CONTESTS
  • TRUSTED BRANDS
  • Quality service
Advertisement

Home ⁄ 
Food, Home & Garden ⁄  Home Tips

Home Tips

espsom salts
Home Tips

9 surprising uses for Epsom salts you’ve probably never thought of

Epsom salts have been a staple for creating a soothing bath to wash away aches and pains. But there's much more this simple substance can do.
12 simple ways to update your bedroom
Home Tips

12 simple ways to update your bedroom

Redesign your space with these stylish yet affordable ideas that can be completed in as little as just a few hours.
laundry in baskets
Home Tips

14 laundry myths that are ruining your clothes

Change the way you wash your clothes and they, along with your appliances, will thank you!
14 food parts you should never throw in the garbagemediately tossing those leftover parts of fresh produce in the bin, you could be missing out on some powerful nutrients – and losing money in the process.
Home Tips

14 food parts you should never throw in the garbage

If you're immediately tossing those leftover parts of fresh produce in the trash, you could be missing out on some powerful nutrients – and losing money in the process.
Cleaning myths that don’t actually work (and what to do instead)
Home Tips

Cleaning myths that don’t actually work (and what to do instead)

Cleaning experts are calling out these popular cleaning “hacks” that are obsolete or never did the job in the first place!
11 things you shouldn’t store in your bathroom
Food, Home & Garden, Home Tips

11 things you shouldn’t store in your bathroom

Some products made specifically to be used in the bathroom should definitely not be stored in the bathroom. Here's why.
18 things your electrician wishes you knew
Home Tips

18 things your electrician wishes you knew

Before you attempt to DIY a power problem in your home, be sure to read what these electricians have to say.
If these things are in your freezer, toss them out
Home Tips

If these things are in your freezer, toss them out

Need to make some room in the freezer? When in doubt, throw it out.
Advertisement
Home Tips, Money

10 surprising things that decrease property value

Your home is one of your biggest purchases, so it makes sense that you'd want to protect your investment. Read on to learn about 10 surprising things that decrease a home's property value.
10 tips for staying healthy while working from home
Back,Tips/Advice, Home Tips, Work

10 tips for staying healthy while working from home

If you’re working from home for the foreseeable future, it’s important for your physical and mental health to have a healthy workspace.
Every life hack I learned during lockdown
Culture, Home Tips

Every life hack I learned during lockdown

We might feel unproductive during lockdowns, but these life hacks we’ve learnt say otherwise.
20 little things everyone forgets to clean – but shouldn’t
Food, Home & Garden, Home Tips

20 little things everyone forgets to clean – but shouldn’t

No matter how much you plan, these always slip through the cracks.
When your whole life gets cancelled, here’s what to do instead
Home Tips

How to survive lockdown with your sanity intact

Stuck at home? Do these things to get through a quarantine healthier, happier and smarter!
Home Tips

7 surprisingly germy kitchen items you never think to clean

The sponge and the sink are obvious culprits, but new research shows that other everyday kitchen objects harbour germs that can cause foodborne illnesses – or worse.
14 ways you’re shortening the life of your washer and dryer
Food, Home & Garden, Home Tips

14 ways you’re shortening the life of your washer and dryer

A decent washer and dryer should last at least 10 years. If you're committing these maintenance mistakes, however, you could be cutting their lifespan short.
«‹...6789›»
Advertisement
Advertisement

Most Recent

  1. 7 cleaning jobs you can take off your weekend to-do list with the right technology
  2. 15 Fun Facts About Giant Pandas
  3. Protecting your cat from bird flu
  4. Six Things You Didn’t Know About the Colour of Your Togs
  5. Could these nutrients affect how quickly you age?
  6. A Study Just Identified a Huge Effect Coffee Has on Your Gut Health
  7. 10 small diet changes that actually work
  8. 9 House Smells You Should Never Ignore
Advertisement

SIGN UP NOW

Connect with us:




Information

  • Advertise With Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
  • Winners
  • Trusted Brands

Shop By Categories

  • Books
  • Jewellery
  • DVDs
  • Music
  • Electronics
  • Stationery
  • Health
  • Craft
  • Home
  • Apparel

DISCOVER THE WORLD’S BEST LOVED MAGAZINE

GET OUR BEST OFFER!

READ NOW
LATEST ISSUE

© 2022 Reader’s Digest New Zealand. All rights reserved.

  • Terms of Use
  • Sitemap
  • Contact Us
rdmag_page7_0618.jpg

Chosen For You

Collage of seven home cleaning appliances: robot vacuum, stick vacuum, window-cleaning robot, steam mop, dishwasher, handheld vacuum and water-tank cleaner.
Home Tips

7 cleaning jobs you can take off your weekend to-do list with the right technology

Discover seven smart home devices that can tackle tedious household chores, from vacuuming and pool cleaning to laundry and windows, helping you save time, reduce effort and reclaim your weekends.
A giant panda with its mouth open, sitting beside a tree and surrounded by bamboo.
Animal Kingdom

15 Fun Facts About Giant Pandas

Discover 15 fascinating giant panda facts, from bamboo diets and surprising behaviours to tiny newborn cubs, unusual adaptations and the conservation success helping protect these beloved bears [...]
An orange-and-white cat sitting beside a plush toy bird
Pets

Protecting your cat from bird flu

Discover the measures you can take to keep your cat safe and sound, and what to do if you find an unwell animal
Advertisement