Handy tips

Cleaning your keyboard and screen without damaging the device

Miscellany - Handy tips - Switching off the power, using very little moisture and the right materials keeps liquid out of the device. This article focuses on steps you can apply straight away, while pointing out what to chec ..

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Cutting household dust with a top-down cleaning schedule

Miscellany - Handy tips - Cleaning from high to low and stopping dust at the door saves you doing the same job twice. This article focuses on steps you can apply straight away, while pointing out what to check so you do not ..

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Keeping a bedroom cooler through a hot spell

Miscellany - Handy tips - Blocking the heat during the day and ventilating at the right moment makes the room far more comfortable. This article focuses on steps you can apply straight away, while pointing out what to check ..

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Cleaning white shoes according to the material

Miscellany - Handy tips - Canvas, leather and synthetics each need a different approach, and a patch test always comes first. This article focuses on steps you can apply straight away, while pointing out what to check so you ..

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Treating collar stains before the shirt goes in the machine

Miscellany - Handy tips - Treating it early and testing for colourfastness lifts the mark with less strain on the fibres. This article focuses on steps you can apply straight away, while pointing out what to check so you do ..

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Reusing glass jars properly around the house

Miscellany - Handy tips - A clean, crack-free jar is fine for dry goods, but not every jar is made for heat or for canning. This article focuses on steps you can apply straight away, while pointing out what to check so you d ..

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Building a shopping list from your menu so you buy just enough

Miscellany - Handy tips - Taking stock first and grouping the list by aisle makes the trip quick, cuts duplicates and helps you use everything up. This article focuses on steps you can apply straight away, while pointing out ..

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Sorting the family medicine cabinet: checking dates and storing safely

Miscellany - Handy tips - A clearly labelled cabinet, kept cool and dry and out of children's reach, cuts down on mix-ups. This article focuses on steps you can apply straight away, while pointing out what to check so you do ..

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A fire escape plan for a small apartment

Miscellany - Handy tips - Everyone in the home should know two ways out where they exist, the meeting point, and the rule about never going back for belongings. This article focuses on steps you can apply straight away, whil ..

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Backing up important documents so you can find them in a hurry

Miscellany - Handy tips - Combining a controlled paper copy with a protected digital one gets you back on your feet faster. This article focuses on steps you can apply straight away, while pointing out what to check so you d ..

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Cleaning air-conditioner filters at home: which parts you can do yourself

Miscellany - Handy tips - A householder can clean the filters by following the manual; the electrics and the deep coil are best left to a technician. This article focuses on steps you can apply straight away, while pointing ..

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Frying in a stainless pan with less sticking, through heat control

Miscellany - Handy tips - Heating it moderately, patting the food dry and waiting for a crust to form is what stops things sticking. This article focuses on steps you can apply straight away, while pointing out what to check ..

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Caring for wooden spoons and boards so they do not crack or warp

Miscellany - Handy tips - Washing quickly and drying both faces evenly keeps wood from sitting soaked with water. This article focuses on steps you can apply straight away, while pointing out what to check so you do not foll ..

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Keeping household scissors sharp by using the right pair for the job

Miscellany - Handy tips - Keeping separate scissors for separate jobs, and the blades clean, is what holds off bluntness and rust. This article focuses on steps you can apply straight away, while pointing out what to check s ..

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Cleaning a burnt pan by soaking, not by scraping

Miscellany - Handy tips - Softening the residue in a way that suits the pan's material saves scrubbing and spares the coating. This article focuses on steps you can apply straight away, while pointing out what to check so yo ..

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Steam-cleaning a microwave without leaving a chemical smell

Miscellany - Handy tips - Steam softens the splatters so they wipe away easily, but you have to avoid overheating and scalds. This article focuses on steps you can apply straight away, while pointing out what to check so you ..

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Keeping bathroom mould away with ventilation and a five-minute habit

Miscellany - Handy tips - Cutting down the time surfaces stay wet is the simplest way to stop mould coming back. This article focuses on steps you can apply straight away, while pointing out what to check so you do not follo ..

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Super Simple Tips to Cut Onions Without Crying

Miscellany - Handy tips - Chopping onions is a "nightmare " for many home cooks: before finishing slicing, tears stream down their faces and their noses sting. But did you know this phenomenon can be completely prevented wit ..

01/08/2026
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10 Effective Ways to Deodorize Your Fridge at Home

Miscellany - Handy tips - The refrigerator stores food for the entire family, but it can also be the "culprit " behind unpleasant odors if not cleaned properly. Foul smells not only annoy you every time you open the fridge d ..

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