Tips, tricks and life hacks

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I lost my lower belly fat in just FIVE weeks without spending a fortune – walking was key & so wa...
A WOMAN has shared how she lost her lower belly fat in just five weeks with five simple changes. Jenni Ducklas took to social media to show off her new figure and how she achieved it. In the clip, she said: “I did this in just five weeks, although my original plan was eight weeks […]
How to de-shrink your clothes when you’ve had a laundry disaster and why your ironing board is key
A CLEANING enthusiast has shared a clever hack to fix clothes that have shrunk. The woman, who loves ironing, revealed it’s not too late to save your favourite pieces if they’ve accidentally shrunk. Whether it’s a hoodie, sweater, or top, she claims to have a simple solution. The woman, known as @theironingqueen on TikTok, posted […]
I turned my heating off for an entire weekend to test ‘heat you, not home’ hack – here’s how I go...
THE coldest nights of winter are on the way with parts of Scotland set to plummet to -20C. The Met Office has warned that the bone-chilling temperatures could sweep in on Friday night. And with many households across the country struggling with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and winter fuel payment cuts, keeping warm could be […]
The exact temperature to set your heating to keep warm without bills spiking – and stop pipes fre...
WITH ice and snow warnings across the UK this week many of us will be concerned about keeping the house warm. Not only for our own comfort but also to make sure our pipes don’t freeze over. Each winter, houses struggle with frozen or burst pipes, which occur when water inside them expands due to […]
Secret WhatsApp setting stops devastating text attack that crashes your phone – but it’s OFF unle...
WHATSAPP has a special setting that stops a sinister text attack that crashes your phone. The clever feature is built into the app for free – but it’s switched off by default. Thankfully it’s very easy to turn on if you know where to look. The feature is called Block Unknown Account Messages, and WhatsApp […]
People are just realising they’ve been opening tins all wrong and the right way gives you more food
FOOD waste is a growing issue in many households, even amid the ongoing cost of living crisis. So finding clever ways to make the most of every item in your cupboard has never been more important. And when it comes to tinned food, most people don’t give much thought to how they’re stored. But when […]
I gave my ‘cheapest of the cheap’ council house kitchen a budget 60s makeover – I love it but not...
A DIY enthusiast has revealed that she gave her council house kitchen a mega makeover, without breaking the bank. Emmie Connell used bargain buys from Amazon to give her kitchen a total overhaul – and people say it’s incredibly ‘funky’ and love the ‘60s’ vibe. Keen to show off her DIY skills, Emmie took to […]
Five cash-saving tips to keep track of your subscription services
BETWEEN us, we waste almost £700million a year on unused subscriptions. Part of that comes from four in ten people accidentally signing up because deals renew without them realising, according to Citizens Advice. Track what you are signed up to with these tips . . . STATEMENT SPY: The first stop should be your bank and credit card […]
I gave my bedroom a stunning makeover for just £15 – the best part is 25p Homebase bargain
A SAVVY mum has revealed she managed to give her bedroom a stunning makeover for less than £15 – and the DIY project was inspired by a 25p buy. Claire, from Scotland, had popped into her local Homebase to check out their closing down sale before New Year. And she wasn’t disappointed, spotting a basket […]
How 2p B&M essential everyone has in their kitchen will stop your car fogging up this winter – as...
DRIVERS can stop their cars fogging up this winter with a 2p B&M essential that everyone has in their kitchen. Temperatures are set to hit the lowest of the winter so far, down to an icy -14.5C in Northern Scotland – which means a high probability of misted-up windows. This is because the temperature difference […]
People are only just realising the hidden and ‘grubby’ area in air fryers – so is yours one meal ...
PEOPLE are only just realising there’s a hidden and very ‘grubby’ nook inside air fryers – and it could mean you are just one meal away from a house fire. So if you’ve got the beloved gadget in your kitchen, you’ve come to the right place and will need to listen up. Air fryers are […]
Apple reveals three iPhone settings you can change today to instantly fix battery ‘draining too q...
DON’T let your iPhone’s battery run dry because of a few rogue settings. Apple has revealed three tricks in a special memo, urging people to tweak settings “if the battery in your iPhone drains too quickly”. They’re all easy changes to make, won’t massively affect your iPhone experience, and Apple says they’ll “extend battery life”. […]
I traded my stressful city job for gardening – but there’s a ‘heartbreaking’ side I wasn’t prepar...
WHEN octagenarian Peter Clarke’s wife passed away, he had no idea how he was going to manage the garden she’d loved so much. But thanks to new gardening network ‘WeWeed’ – which puts those who need help with their outside spaces in touch with gardeners, he ‘a huge load has been taken off his shoulders.’ […]
From easy credit card trick to demon appliances – 10 ways to turbo-boost your finances and save £...
HOUSEHOLD budgets can feel squeezed and stretched to the max in January. But you can make some easy changes that will instantly put a lump sum of money back in your pocket . Slash bills with simple steps in your everyday routine that you will barely notice. These ten moves can save you thousands of […]
I’ve bartered my way to a better life – I’ve traded vegetables for a better car & eggs for haircu...
PICKING up the family car at her local garage, Katie Thomas needs to fork out for two new tyres and wheel alignment. But instead of breaking out a credit card for the £160 invoice, the 32-year-old settles part of the bill with two boxes of freshly picked fruit and vegetables she’s grown in her allotment. […]