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Install a regular coat rack low down the wall to store shoes safely off the floor.

Deodorize sponges in the microwave. Soak in water spiked with white vinegar or lemon juice and put on fill power for one minute.

Cover paint trays with aluminium foil to make cleaning up afterwards a breeze.

Add half a teaspoon of baking soda to the water when hard-boiling eggs to make the shells incredibly easy to peel off.

Tie a sprig of eucalyptus to your shower head. The steam will help infuse your bathroom with an invigorating fragrance.

Create a thrifty watering can by puncturing holes in the top of a used milk bottle.

To clean a wooden chopping board, sprinkle on a handful of salt and rub with a lemon. Rinse with clean water and dry to ensure it is clean and germ-free.

Use a paper plate to prevent splatters when using an electric whisk.

WD40 can be used to remove crayon marks from any surface.

Use a lint roller to clean the bottom of your handbag.Re-purpose an unwanted Slinky to create a pretty bird feeder.

Use hairspray on the end of your sewing thread to help it slide through the eye of your needle.

Organize jewellery on a corkboard for easy viewing when deciding how to accessorize an outfit

Use non-stick cooking spray in votive holders to prevent wax from sticking to the sides.

To tell if eggs are fresh, immerse them in a bowl of water. Fresh eggs will lie on the bottom, while stale eggs will float to the surface.

Repurpose an old picture frame as a serving tray. Use a Post-It note when drilling to catch the dust

The simplest way to slice a bunch of cherry tomatoes is to sandwich them between two plastic lids and run a long knife through all of them at once!

Re-purpose an old CD spindle to make a pretty small cake or biscuit holder.

Keep brown sugar soft by storing with a couple of marshmallows.

To prevent potatoes budding, add an apple in the bag

Use a tension rod and shower hooks to store saucepans inside a cupboard.