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How To Make Your Fireplace More Efficient

1:30AM Jason Fitzpatrick | Fireplaces are lovely and cosy to sit around but not too great for actually heating your home. Increase the efficiency of your fireplace with these tips and get some of that wasted heat back. More »
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DIY Bike Repair Stand

9:30AM Whitson Gordon | If your bike gets a lot of use, it needs regular repairs and tune-ups. Bike repair stands aren’t free, but biking weblog The Pedal Pusher has a solution that’s far from expensive. More »
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Get Creative With Twitter For Your SME Tech Summit Pass

9:00AM Angus Kidman | There’s still plenty of time to enter our contest for one of two free passes to the SME Technology Summit on December 1, or to take advantage of the discount entry offer for Lifehacker readers. See the original post for all the details.
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Get Cheap Entry For SME Technology Summit

3:00PM Angus Kidman | The SME Technology Summit in Sydney on December 1 covers the key technology topics small businesses need to examine: social media, online marketing and site design, and selling goods via the Internet. Not only is Lifehacker a media partner for the event, we’re also offering readers the chance to purchase discount registration or win one of two passes to the summit. More »
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Give “Experience” Gifts This Christmas If You’re Low On Cash

10:30AM Sarah Rae Trover | With excess cash in short supply these days, no-one wants to feel like a gift given is unappreciated. Ensure the people on your gift-giving list enjoy themselves by giving an experience instead of stuff. More »
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Finding A Good Value DSL Plan

9:00AM Angus Kidman | Naked DSL has lots of attractions: no line rental fees and cheaper calls via VOIP. But sorting through the range of plans on offer can be a time-consuming process. More »
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Top 10 Homemade Remedies For What Ails You

4:00AM Kevin Purdy | Feeling under the weather? Thinking — as you look around your office — that you might be soon? Hone your home-remedy skill set with a look at 10 of our favourite DIY cures for illnesses and your body’s annoyances. More »
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What OS Visitors To Australia Need To Know About Tax

1:30PM Angus Kidman | Many Aussies are confused by our ever-changing local tax rules, so it’s no wonder visiting workers can find the experience unnerving. The ATO has a helpful guide to how tax rules apply to visitors working in Australia. More »
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Lower Your Out-of-Pocket Medical Costs By Asking

3:30AM Sarah Rae Trover | Even if you’ve got health insurance, a bill with your name on it can still end up in your letter box after a visit to the doctor. Stacy Johnson, author of the book Life or Debt, shares how to lessen your out-of-pocket cost. More »
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Hit Up The Markets When Cooking For One

11:30PM Kevin Purdy | Supermarkets are full of deals involving two-for-one, 30 per cent more, family sizes and other bulk deals. None of that helps though if the food goes to waste. The Washington Post suggests the markets and creativity for single cooks. More »