Tips on eco-friendly weeding, avoiding blisters, camping storage, barbecue care and more.

We show you how to beat buyer burnout.

Create your own blocked drain cleaner with this easy how to.

Because the rental market is madly competitive, especially here in New Zealand.

Clever how-tos with sparkling water.

Be unique without the scary price tag this spooky season.

These are so clever.

From checking if your avocado is ripe to de-stemming strawberries. Some handy life hack videos for you.

I absolutely love life hacks – little ways to make your life that tiny bit easier. Here are a few of my favourites: – If you have a gunk build-up inside your shower head, fill a plastic bag with vinegar and tie it around the head. Leave it to sit overnight and you will wake […]

Little ones will have hours of fun with this activity

Put my self-watering systems in place and you won’t have to worry about your precious house plants while on holiday, plus try my delicious kipper recipe – it tastes a lot like smoked fish pâté.

A clever life hack for making fruit prep even easier.

Make your own leather cleaner, re-use those toilet rolls in the garden and make your own soap. You can also whip up some traditional Scottish fare with this tasty skirlie recipe.

You’ll never have to buy toothpaste or body wash again if you make up a batch of these eco-friendly alternatives.

Want a weekend DIY project? Here’s how to transform plain wooden drawers in one afternoon. You need: – Scrapbook paper of your choice – Small drawer unit: scissors – Mod Podge all-in-one glue and sealer (available from Warehouse Stationery and Spotlight) – Paintbrush; drawer handles. Step 1 Cut scrapbook paper into pieces to match the […]

Green Goddess Wendyl Nissen knows how to get rid of coffee stains. She also shares a delicious baked custard recipe.

Clever hacks for reducing waste.

Green Goddess Wendyl Nissen shares her fail-proof technique for getting rid of snails and a yummy recipe for cherry pie.

Simplest and most delicious food hack ever.

Green Goddess Wendyl Nissen shares her recipe for a Kiwi coffee shop classic and tips for keeping your ultimate winter wardrobe favourites in shape.

It’s not just for keeping teeth and gums healthy.

Make life simpler with these great tips on cleaning the shower, whipping cream, banishing fog and more.

Endeavoured to get organised in 2016 but never quite got round to it? These iPhone apps can help. We promise.

Feel like getting crafty this weekend? We’ve got the projects for you.

Bet you never knew you could poach a salmon in your dishwasher, ey?

Our Green Goddess, Wendyl Nissen, shares some handy domestic hints including a clever trick to make breakfast faster, and how to ensure your hair brush is squeaky clean.

From fixing an annoying door to keeping your paper clips all in one place, it turns out lego has a multitude of uses around the house.

iPhone users – listen up. You’ve been doing it all wrong.

Knowing this could help save a life.

Want to make the most out of your wardrobe space or need a storage solution? You need these clever hacks in your life.

Stop what you’re doing. Making your bed is about to get a whole lot easier.

Hate cleaning your oven? This is the life hack for you.

Do you have to share your winnings?

Always check your clothing labels before dry-cleaning.

Should we clean our sky dish ourselves?

If a financial advisor doesn't charge, then who pays?

It's time to dust off the barbie and get those prawns a fryin'.

Where do you find them?

Creating the perfect wilted spinach all depends on the timing.

A reader heard Kevin on the radio and has some questions.

How do you ensure they will keep their shape?

Where do you get it from?

Investing in a real maple syrup is the only way to go.

Is there a dress for success charity for men?

Now is the time to enjoy garlic stems.

Redirecting mail is a pain, but what does the law book say about it?

What do you do with it?

What is an alternative?

If I buy a plant from the garden centre and it dies can I get a refund?

Don't let your grape fruit go to waste.

What is a green alternative for slug bait?

What is it?

Where do you find it?

A retro theme can help you stick to a furniture budget

What's the difference?

Is the luxury of underfloor heating out of the question, if you're working to a budget?

Should you use high grade or standard?

Lemon juice can be added to milk to get a similar taste to buttermilk

How do you value your house for insurance?

What to do with them?

Can roadside assistance insist on driving you home?

If a recipe calls for broccolini can I just use broccoli instead?

I assumed they were both the liquid inside a coconut, no?

Has the 2-in-1 concept gone out of favour?

What is this, and is it available here?

There's an art to telling a print from a reproduction.

A reader asks Simon why her caramel keeps burning

What is the difference between simmering and boiling?

Discover the art of enjoying Jerusalem artichokes

Why do my tempura always stick to the basket when I try to deep-fry them?

Simon Gault gives a reader tips on how to find a pumpkin with the perfect mature flavour.

What can you substitute for cashew butter?

Is there a way we can tone down the heat, without losing the flavour

Simons clears up a spelling mistake which has a reader confused.

Kevin explains age restrictions on lotto tickets.

Whats a healthy choice when the family wants Chinese for dinner?

Avoid roaming gangs of tree workers or pay the price.

Are marshmallows vegetarian?

Are baked beans the home equivalent of junk food?

Kevin explains the policies around insuring a car for someone else.

What is the difference between natural and Greek yoghurt?

In the case of a fender bender, be sure to get a witness.

Have you ever heard of it?I nearly keeled over when a friend of mine mentioned that she was making banana wine. Such a bizarre thing can’t be real. I’ve heard of feijoa and blackberry wine, but banana? No, I just don’t believe it! It looks like you need to open your mind to new possibilities. Yes, you can indeed make banana wine – it’s a traditional drink of east Africa, playing a major role in social events and cultural rituals. The process is a bit long-winded to go into here; obviously it involves lots of cutting, boiling – and waiting. If you can resist drinking your banana wine for a year, it will be at its very best and the colour is an amazing bright yellow. Check online and YouTube for lots of how-to guides!

What can you use instead of coffee in baking recipes?

How do they work?

Wrap your taste buds around this topping.

Blades are on the increase, but which razor is a cut above.

Simon gives a reader a good way to use her extra apples.

What exactly is a spatchcock chicken?

Kevin gives advice to a mum, whose hip-hop loving son wants a gold grill.

Take your pick with this versatile filling.

What’s in a name when it comes to wine making?

What is a simple Swiss dish to take to a Abba themed party?

How do you use lavender syrup?

Catering a family members wedding yourself can be a lot of pressure at a time you need to be there for your family and guests too.

Insurance problem? Pipe up!

Keeping your car in tip-top shape is not only safe, it's also economical.

During a power cut the food in your fridge and freezer can defrost. Simon tells us how long before we have to discard of it.