If there’s one thing you’re never short of, it’s ice cubes! They’re a complete must-have in the freezer, especially during the summer barbecues & house parties, and they have so many more properties than we think. Be curious and discover these 12 clever ways to use those little ice cubes – just don’t get brain freeze!
In the countryside or in the city, spiders are in and around every home, and that’s perfectly normal! These small (or big…) eight-legged arthropods love to sneak into your home when the cold weather starts. However, if you refuse to believe that “spiders are proof of a healthy home”, or if you were traumatized by the film Arachnophobia or if the idea of killing a spider gives you chills, then follow our 15 tips to get rid of them quietly. Let the hunt begin!
It doesn’t matter how well stocked your fridge is or how mod and well kitted-out your whole kitchen space is, when it comes to cooking with ease and absolutely no stress everyone needs some simple hacks up their sleeve. Cooking is hectic, messy and sometimes a bit dangerous, so from preparation to the finished dish on the table, these tips will help make your life in the kitchen a whole lot easier.
One of many people’s home concerns is that we want it to smell fresh, warm and be inviting for both ourselves and guests. Given our hectic lifestyles these days and how packed our homes tend to be, this isn’t always an easy feat. Follow our top tips to refresh your living space and feel comfortable in the place you call your own!
There’s always a moment of panic when someone spills a glass of wine or a mug of coffee, mainly because most of the time we have no idea what to do with those stains. Generally people just throw hot water and a towel over the area, or worse still, they just throw the dirty garments in the laundry where it just sits for a week… When it comes to stains, you need to act fast! Never forcefully rub the stain (you should blot!), and most importantly, make sure you have clever stain removal hacks up your sleeve. We have 16 of them for you!
Kitting out your dream kitchen can be expensive business. Fortunately, if you don’t want to spend a pretty penny on a big remodeling job and you’re willing to get a bit creative, there are some brilliant ways out there to improve your kitchen, cooking and organisation by just using stuff that’s lying around the house. From Lego to plant pots and the mouse pad of your old PC, check out these 19 smart ideas to recycle things and spruce up any kitchen.
Sometimes we tend to overlook and even neglect our gardens, which is such a shame when you consider just how much there is that you could be doing and enjoying outdoors. Whether it’s building a cool swinging seat from a tree or finding awesome new ways to plant and display your flowers, we’ve rounded up 16 creative projects for you to try in your garden this weekend.
There’s nothing you could say to put me off coffee. Call it an addiction, but even if coffee has a few drawbacks, the benefits to being a coffee drinker are far greater in my mind. Skipping past how amazing it tastes and how much energy it gives you, have you ever thought about what to do with the used grinds after making your cuppa? Yes, coffee really is recyclable!
It’s always very handy to have a few secret hiding spots around your house to keep important documents, money and other valuables safe and sound, and away from prying eyes. Thanks to the movies, most of us have seen those improbable secret bookshelf doors, as well as wall paintings concealing a safe. But while these ideas might not be as ludicrous as you think in your own home, there’s also a ton of other crafty ways to hide things. Here are 11 of our favourites you need to know!
It’s always frustrating when you’re dealing with cramped living quarters, and have no room in the kitchen. No matter how much of a cook you are, every kitchen has to accommodate a lot of different appliances and utensils, and of course all that grub. Maximizing every nook and cranny of your cooking space, as well as keeping it clean and accessible, is easy with these simple hacks to organizing that tiny kitchen of yours!