Deadly bacteria could be lurking in your dishwasher, new research reveals. The kitchen staple can contain everything from E.coli, which causes life-threatening food poisoning, to other pathogens linked to infections of the urinary tract, skin and inner heart lining, a Slovenian study found. Although usually harmless, these bacteria can be fatal in people with reduced …

When your drawers are full, storing your sweaters in your closet can save storage space. There’s just one problem: stretching. Your typical method for hanging shirts tugs the sweater at the shoulders, where it hits the hanger’s curves. Next thing you know, there are unsightly lumps on your favorite winter outfit. Luckily, a simple closet …

UNZIP WITH EASE If your zipper is stuck, try adding a dab of liquid soap onto the zipper pull. Slowly move the mechanism back and forth until the interlocking teeth fall into the correct places. Then, simply rinse the zipper with water to remove the soap. NONSLIP GLUE TRICK Tired of of slipping and sliding? …

Make the teardown (and next year’s routine) less painful with these clever ideas. Use clear resealable bags If you want to keep all your ornaments in the same container, but sorted by colour, use clear bags from your kitchen. Then next year, it’ll be easy to assess your stash — and if you should stock …

The start of a new year is a time when many of us think about getting our homes in order after a relaxed (read: lazy) December. If, like us, your wardrobes are a major source of stress, overflowing with clutter and old clothes you never wear, then help is at hand because a professional home …