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People are using their wet laundry to beat the heat this summer — this easy hack will save energy, and keep your house cool
By Grace Dean published
The summer is a great time to dry your laundry outside, but what about if you use it to cool your house down instead? Here's how.

Experts recommend the 'caveman method' for keeping your house cool in a heatwave — here's how it works
By Grace Dean last updated
Think of your house like a cave in order to keep it cool once the summer heat hits.

The best electric kettles in 2025
By Millie Fender last updated
Every kitchen needs an electric kettle, and here are the best options for tea, coffee, and everyday cooking

People are putting ice cubes on their rugs this summer — here's why it's a genius idea
By Grace Dean published
The 'ice cube trick' is solving one of the most annoying things that can happen to your rug – curled up corners. Here's how this totally free hack might be the answer you've been looking for.

I just discovered this simple hack to tell if you're brewing good espresso — and I wish I learned it sooner
By Millie Fender published
A coffee expert shares this 'simple visual cue' to help you fix it.

Gardeners urged to use mushrooms in the yard this summer — this hack will banish aphids in minutes
By Grace Dean published
A simple mushroom could solve your pest woes

I tested Shark's FlexBreeze HydroGo misting fan in a heatwave — and now I can't live without it
By Millie Fender published
Big name, small design: the Shark FlexBreeze HydroGo is powerful, portable, and oh-so-refreshing

Experts recommend the 'DIY cool room' technique during a heatwave — here's how to do it
By Millie Fender last updated
Here's how this simple hack can keep energy bills low as the temperature stays high.
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