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DIY IKEA Sarlacc Laundry Basket

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4:00PM December 21, 2011 | Angus Kidman

We’re big advocates for laundry hampers in the bedroom, but one common flaw is throwing clothes towards the hamper and not quite making it in. This simple hack applied to IKEA’s $14.99 Fyllen laundry hamper ensures everything lands in place. More »

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How To Avoid Losing Your Socks In The Laundry

3:00PM November 12, 2011 | Adam Dachis

It seems that no matter what you do, socks go into the laundry but never come out. Despite appearances, your drier isn’t snacking on your footwear and there are a handful of things you can do to make sure you never lose another sock again. More »

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Add Salt To Your Laundry For Vibrant Colours

9:00AM November 4, 2011 | Thorin Klosowski

It seems like every laundry detergent makes claims its product makes colours last longer. According to DIY blog Apartment Therapy, the easiest trick is to add a tablespoon of salt to the load. More »

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Soften Rough Wool Clothing With Hair Conditioner

10:30AM October 27, 2011 | Whitson Gordon

If you have a wool sweater that’s just a bit too dry and itchy for comfort, you can actually soften it up with the same thing you use on your hair: conditioner. More »

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Remove Tough, Greasy Stains From Clothing With Coca-Cola

6:30AM October 21, 2011 | Adam Dachis

If you’ve got some greasy, difficult stains on your clothing, it turns out Coca-Cola might be able to solve the problem. Clever list site Listverse suggests that adding a little to your wash will make the difference: More »

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Remove Tar From Clothing With Olive Oil

12:30AM October 7, 2011 | Thorin Klosowski

If you’ve ever had the misfortune of stepping on freshly paved asphalt and sinking into the ground a little, you’ll know the tar in asphalt is difficult to remove from shoes and other bits of clothing. DIY blog Tip Nut has a few tricks to getting it off, including using olive oil as a softener. More »

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Use A Tub And A Toilet Plunger To Clean Clothes

10:00PM October 5, 2011 | Alan Henry

If you live without a washing machine, or yours is broken and you need to do a load of laundry, you can use your bathtub or a large Tupperware container and a clean, never-before-used toilet plunger to make your own washing machine and get your clothes clean quickly. More »

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DIY Rubber Band Travel Clothesline

5:00AM September 26, 2011 | David Galloway

If you’re backpacking or travelling with one bag, you’ll have to learn to do laundry in hotel rooms, bathroom sinks, and other areas without a washer and dryer. A multiple-strand travel clothesline is great for drying as your clothing tucks between the strands so you don’t need a clothespin. More »

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Remove Ink Stains With Milk And Vinegar

9:30PM September 20, 2011 | Alan Henry

If you have a stubborn ink stain from an exploded pen or a leaky marker, washing the article of clothing over and over may get you nowhere. Thankfully, an overnight soak in a bowl of milk and vinegar may just do the trick to break down the ink and save your clothes. More »

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Lifehacker Tests A $599 Iron

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11:30AM September 16, 2011 | Angus Kidman

Ironing is unlikely to be your favourite chore, but just how much better will it get if you spend $599 on the equipment? Lifehacker gets steamy and tests the Philips PerfectCare GC9240. More »