Ticking items off the to-do list is very satisfying but when it comes to DIY, working smarter, not harder, is the best plan of attack.

Tried-and-tested tips from those who have done it before can help you work more efficiently, so you can get the job done faster and with less chance of disaster.

That’s why we love to hear our readers’ Handy Hints and have put together these 15 DIY shortcuts to help you with home maintenance, gardening and more.

1. Dust catcher

1. Dust catcher
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2. Clever clips

2. Clever clips

3. Colour code

3. Colour code

Ticking items off the to-do list is very satisfying but when it comes to DIY, working smarter, not harder, is the best plan of attack.

Tried-and-tested tips from those who have done it before can help you work more efficiently, so you can get the job done faster and with less chance of disaster.

That’s why we love to hear our readers’ Handy Hints and have put together these 15 DIY shortcuts to help you with home maintenance, gardening and more.

4. Rustic solution

4. Rustic solution

5. Top down

5. Top down

6. Leak prevention

6. Leak prevention

Ticking items off the to-do list is very satisfying but when it comes to DIY, working smarter, not harder, is the best plan of attack.

Tried-and-tested tips from those who have done it before can help you work more efficiently, so you can get the job done faster and with less chance of disaster.

That’s why we love to hear our readers’ Handy Hints and have put together these 15 DIY shortcuts to help you with home maintenance, gardening and more.

7. Oil slick

7. Oil slick

8. Nail holder

8. Nail holder

9. Photo finish

9. Photo finish

Ticking items off the to-do list is very satisfying but when it comes to DIY, working smarter, not harder, is the best plan of attack.

Tried-and-tested tips from those who have done it before can help you work more efficiently, so you can get the job done faster and with less chance of disaster.

That’s why we love to hear our readers’ Handy Hints and have put together these 15 DIY shortcuts to help you with home maintenance, gardening and more.

10. Hot dog

10. Hot dog

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