Rachael Gavin

1 week ago | honey.nine.com.au | Rachael Gavin

The sight of aphids covering a plant's leaves, buds or stems is hugely frustrating to gardeners, because if they're not dealt with quickly they'll suck the life out of them. But dealing with them is actually quite easy, depending on the size of the infestation, with a few simple hacks. Gardener Ish shared his "top remedies" for combatting aphids in a TikTok video, including one involving an item everyone has by their kitchen sink. Watch the video above.

1 week ago | honey.nine.com.au | Rachael Gavin

No matter how close you keep hand soap and dishwashing liquid next to the kitchen sink water always seems to end up on the bench. This isn't just annoying and unsightly, it can contribute to mould and grime buildup on your bench and around your sink. But there is a solution to that thanks to an Ikea hack shared by Viv in a reel posted to her Instagram account @house.on.cambridge. Watch the video above.

1 week ago | honey.nine.com.au | Rachael Gavin

When there's a chill in the air all many of us want to do is curl up inside under the warmth of a blanket with a hot drink and something good to read or watch. There's more you can do to add to the comfy, cosy experience in your home and it will actually make the space warmer before you even pop the heater on. Most of these updates don't cost a lot either and you might already have some of them from last year that you can pull out and freshen up to use again.

1 week ago | honey.nine.com.au | Rachael Gavin

Whether you use hang clothes on the line or put them in the dryer one thing is inevitable – there will be folding to do. Some people love folding clothes and can get started on it straight away without a second thought, but others hate it so much a basket full of washing can sit there for hours, sometimes days before it's touched.For those in the second group there are ways to make folding laundry a little easier and possibly even, a little bit fun. Watch the video above.

1 week ago | honey.nine.com.au | Rachael Gavin

Strawberries are one of the easiest fruits to grow at home whether you've got a balcony or large backyard. There are a few things you need to get right though if you want to give them their best chance, according to Luke Maitland, horticulturalist and director of Native Grace Nursery. Timing is important so if you want to eat strawberries by spring then autumn is when you should plant, but other times of year are OK too.