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This genius air fryer hack ripens bananas in minutes — here's how to do it
By Kaycee Hill published
Use your air fryer at 300°F for 8 minutes to quickly ripen unripe bananas for baking and cooking.

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.

How I remove berry stains from my clothes — this routine never lets me down
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Here's what I do to remove summer fruit stains from clothing to extend their life.

Gardeners swear by this simple trick — here's how to save split tomatoes fast
By Kaycee Hill published
Prevent tomato splitting with consistent watering, proper timing, and quick action to save cracked fruit before it spoils.

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.

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

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.

People are sprinkling used coffee grounds outside their front door this summer — and it's not as weird as it sounds
By Millie Fender last updated
You don't need to use chemicals to deter ants. Simply sprinkling this common kitchen waste outside your door can disrupt their path and send them packing.
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