Preity Zinta plants bananas in her backyard along with other fruits and vegetables. Actress shares 2 tips on how to grow bananas at homePreity Zinta transformed her Los Angeles backyard into a thriving home garden. She cultivates various fruits, vegetables, and herbs, includ...
17 Aug, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
Kitchen cleaning hack: Mix baking soda with orange juice to tackle grease, sticky residue and bad odoursFor a natural cleaning alternative, combining baking soda and orange juice creates a powerful paste that effortlessly removes kitchen greas...
16 Aug, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
In 1899, Harvard graduate James Dole came to Hawaii to grow coffee, but his failed plan B turned him into the “Pineapple King” and built a pineapple empire that became famous worldwideJames Dole arrived in Hawaii in 1899 hoping to grow coffee but his coffee venture failed, pushing him towards pineapples instead. Dole esta...
16 Aug, 2026, 10.08 PM IST
How to use aluminium foil in the garden: 6 surprisingly useful ways gardeners use this to protect plants, reflect light and deal with pests.Aluminum foil is a versatile tool for gardeners, offering a range of cost-effective solutions. For instance, reflective ground cover enhanc...
16 Aug, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
Aluminum foil hacks: It is not just to wrap your leftovers; here's 15 surprising ways to use it around your homeAluminum foil is much more than a kitchen staple; it provides a plethora of practical solutions for everyday chores. Use it to scrub stubbo...
16 Aug, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
A Florida homeowner swapped lawn grass for old soaked cardboard, mulch and native plants without digging up the lawn; the result was a low-maintenance front yard ecosystem where pollinators, birds, edible plants and people could coexistA Florida homeowner transformed a conventional grass-covered front yard without removing the existing lawn. The project used soaked cardboa...
15 Aug, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
Tape on broom cleaning hack: Why this simple household trick works, how to apply it and clean floors more easilyA simple cleaning hack involves attaching tape to a broom for better debris collection. The sticky side of the tape helps gather lint and s...
14 Aug, 2026, 10.00 PM IST
Apple cider vinegar smells like fermenting fruit to fruit flies; leaving a small cup out can lure them into a simple trapFruit flies are drawn to the scent of rotting food, with vinegar mimicking these enticing aromas. The acetic acid present in vinegar has be...
14 Aug, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
Lemon peels can freshen garbage-disposal odors, while ice may dislodge light buildup; here’s why people use them togetherRevamp your garbage disposal with an easy method using lemon peels and ice cubes. This approach freshens the sink's scent and aids in the r...
13 Aug, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
Are pigeons ruining your garden plants and balcony? A simple aluminium foil trick may keep them awayGarden enthusiasts can effectively repel troublesome pigeon flocks through a smart application of an alumininium foil trick. By shaping foi...
13 Aug, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
What happens when you spray vinegar on your walls? Here's why people recommend itWhite vinegar for mold removal hack: Mold thrives in damp conditions, but there's an effective solution: white vinegar. Its acetic acid con...
11 Aug, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
Covering suitcase wheels with tape before a flight: Why the simple trick can make post-trip cleaning much easierA clever travel tip involves applying tape to your suitcase wheels prior to departure. This simple yet effective method helps keep unwanted...
11 Aug, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
Aluminum foil wrapped around the broom has made cleaning an easy task: How a simple and viral science trick is making people’s lives easyA simple aluminum foil hack is making brooms more effective for cleaning floors. This viral trick uses static electricity to capture fine d...
11 Aug, 2026, 09.20 AM IST
FSSAI suspends licences of VKC Nuts, Chheda Specialities over violationsFSSAI suspended licenses for VKC Nuts and Chheda Specialities Foods due to serious food safety issues. Live insects and mould were found at...
08 Aug, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
David Beckham’s gardening hacks: How the football legend grows roses, plums and fresh vegetables at homeDavid Beckham often shares his country garden, featuring roses and vegetables on his Instagram handle. He learned a simple trick for planti...
08 Aug, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
Don’t throw away aloe vera peels just yet: 7 surprising ways reuse them in your home gardenBeen throwing away aloe vera peels? They may still have uses around the home. Instead of binning them, you can add the peels to compost, us...
07 Aug, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
What can a bar of soap actually do in your garden? Clever gardening hacks everyone should know and how they may help your plantsA humble bar of soap serves as an effective and budget-friendly solution for pest management in gardens. Its potent fragrance repels many n...
07 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST