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Hacks that make you happy - the easy life

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Casdon Wed 26-Jun-24 17:48:15

Have you found a quicker, better or more satisfying way to do something that you want to share with those of us looking for the easy life?
I was sceptical about one I saw on YouTube, which involves filling a Dish Daddy with white vinegar, salt and a squirt of washing up liquid to clean the shower - it’s brilliant, scrubs both the glass, tiles and grout and takes seconds to do without having to bend over much at all.
I’ve also just discovered some cane clips that are like pegs, and it’s now taking me seconds to rein in my climbers, sweet peas etc instead of tying them in - brilliant little things.
You’re probably already doing both these things, so please share your discoveries so we can make our lives easier.

Norah Sat 27-Jul-24 16:53:18

kittylester

Does it still need some rubbing in, Norah?

No. I'm happy with the shredded butter and flour.

I use a fork to mix cream and lemon into flour mix, pat, form, bake.

Easy, fast, I bake several times a week.

kittylester Sat 27-Jul-24 17:11:27

I'll try that, Norah, thank you.

dragonfly46 Sat 27-Jul-24 17:22:30

kittylester

Didn't like to ask. Wondered if it was similar to a sugar daddy but more useful.

I’d rather have the sugar daddy!

Salti Sun 28-Jul-24 10:37:33

As someone who struggled unsuccessfully to make good pastry for nearly half a century this recipe changed everything. It takes about 2 minutes in a food processor and is light, crumbly and so good I fold any extra in as I can't bear to cut it away.

Salti Sun 28-Jul-24 10:38:45

Sorry don't know how I got the cucumber one in!

Salti Sun 28-Jul-24 10:48:43

Another amazing gadget for me was a window vac. I am not normally a gadget person, but I picked a cheapo one up in Aldi. I had, in the past, tried every method known to man on my windows and mirrors (and of course, I've got mirrored wardrobe doors). It is effective, requires minimum effort and is very, very fast. I just use warm water and a few drops of washing up liquid in it. I was so impressed that I bought a Karcher one for my sister as a present.