Cleaning Tips & Home Hacks

Don't waste that collection of straws you've built up from all those takeaways - use them in a variety of exciting and useful ways instead. There are so many wonderful ideas, some creative, some musical - and even some practical ways for you to use them. Enjoy...

Think waterproof shoes are a thing of dreams? Think again! Learn the SECRET trick to weatherproofing your shoes in time for Winter.

Lit candles compliment any room, but paraffin wax can serve as much more than decoration alone. Come and see how to use candle wax, the PROPER way!

We reviewed the Shark Rotator Powered Lift-Away True Pet Upright Vacuum Cleaner so you don't have to. The cleaner was put to the test on carpets and more.

Avocados can act as a natural dye, and while you would expect this fruit to dye material green, it actually turns fabric a very pretty rose-hued pink. Natural and economical, you can transform you pale clothing in just a few easy steps, not to mention put those avocado skins and seeds to good use!

Ripped tights were the bane of my life, until I read these wacky ways to upcycle them. You won't believe just how many things they're good for!

What are you going to do with your extra hour when the clocks go back? Try some of our ideas to help you become super productive. Check them out!

Stains can take ages to get out, if you don't know what you're doing, that is. Learn how to banish the most common, the easy way!

Hate clutter? Me too! Find out how to declutter your bathroom in 7 easy steps and keep it clutter free for good. Check out the tips at Expert Home Tips!

Did you know your trusty blow dryer can do more than just dry your hair? Check out these uses that will blow (get it?!) your mind!

Save your gone off avocados from the bin! You can dye your clothes pink, make compost and even make a healthy, nutritious avocado tea.

Cleaning can be such a bore - well, no more! We've got amazing ideas you NEED to get you having more time cleaning than you ever thought possible.

STOP! Before you through away your used toothbrush, check out these 22 weird and wonderful uses for your used toothbrush. You might be surprised...

If you thought rubber gloves were a thing of the past, how wrong you were. You won't want to clean without them after reading this post!

We're about to go back to basics. Cleaning really doesn't need to be that complicated - or expensive for that matter. In fact, the majority of tools you need to get your house sparkling can be found in your own store cupboard, garage, or wardrobe. So ditch the expensive gear, and let's get going...