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The neat Airbnb feature you might not know about

<p>Airbnb has quickly gone from clever start-up to an industry shake down. It’s not just their unique properties and competitive prices that are rivalling the ordinary hotel experience, but the tourism giant’s wonderful goal of trying to give users more authentic travelling experiences.</p> <p>Airbnb does this in two ways. First of all, it gives travellers the opportunity to live in a local’s home. Rather than being surrounded by cold white sheets and a no-go zone mini bar, you will find yourself in a warm and lived-in home with all the friendly essentials.</p> <p>Secondly, Airbnb recently launched another section of their website. "<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.airbnb.com.au/locations" target="_blank"><strong>Get to Know Neighbourhoods</strong></a></span>,"is a matching system for 23 cities around the world that allows you to book in an area that fits your preferences and give you a distinctly local advantage. If you use the mobile app, the app gets to know you better, including if you would rather stay in an urban treehouse cabin or a castle on the Amalfi coast, it will recommend properties accordingly.</p> <p>In other words, you'll be able to search less and still get what you want. Whether it be a trendy neighbourhood with tree lined streets tourist like hub in the middle of the action.</p> <p>Do you like doing tourist activities when you travel, or do you chase authenticity? Let us know in the comments below.</p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="/travel/accommodation/2016/07/5-simple-safety-tips-for-airbnb-hosts/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">5 simple safety tips for Airbnb hosts</span></em></strong></a></p> <p><a href="/travel/accommodation/2016/07/ways-to-make-your-airbnb-listing-stand-out/"><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">5 ways to make your Airbnb listing stand out</span></strong></em></a></p> <p><a href="/travel/accommodation/2016/06/guide-to-booking-a-home-on-airbnb/"><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">A step-by-step guide to booking a home on Airbnb</span></strong></em></a></p>

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The best organising tips from Pinterest

<p>Getting (and staying) organised can seem like the never-ending battle. You sort out your saucepans only to realise that your cutlery drawer is in worse shape than ever. Fortunately Pinterest has come to the rescue with a compilation of their best ever organisation tips to help you find a system that will work in the long term.</p> <ol> <li>Invest in a pan organiser to keep your stacks neat and allow easy access from top to bottom.</li> <li>Use bulldog clips in your freezer – Prevent bags of frozen veggies knocking around and taking up space by hanging them from your freezer rack using bulldog clips.</li> <li>Keep bobby pins tidy – Never lose another bobby pin by attaching a magnetic strip to your bathroom cupboard and sticking them on for easy access.</li> <li>Keep electrical cords and cables under control by storing in toilet and paper towel roll holders.</li> <li>Stop your garbage bags becoming a mess by installing a small rail and popping them on that for easy dispensing.</li> <li>Repackage pantry items to maximise space. Pantries are one of the prime sites for clutter. Keep things organised with labeled containers and storage bins.</li> <li>Use unused space to your advantage – Bench tops becoming crowded? Elevate things up and away by using your wall space. Installing a railing (easily found at IKEA) with hanging baskets and bins gives you back your bench while keeping things organised.</li> <li>Maximise hanging space in your wardrobe – If you enjoy the odd can of soft drink, consider keeping the aluminum tab next time you finish your drink. It can be used to attach one clothes hanger onto another effectively doubling your hanging space. Genius!</li> </ol> <p>How do you stay organised at home? Share your tried and true organising tricks in the comments below.</p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/home-garden/2016/06/best-way-to-fold-fitted-sheet-video/"><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Best way to fold fitted sheet</span></strong></em></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/home-garden/2016/06/5-foods-you-should-never-reheat/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">5 foods you should never reheat</span></em></strong></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/home-garden/2016/06/the-secret-to-keeping-your-whites-white/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The secret to keeping your whites white</span></em></strong></a></p>

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How “neat freaks” organise their closets

<p>From linen closets to kitchen cupboards to clothes wardrobes, these brilliantly organised closets will inspire you to organise, de-clutter and tidy your own closets (if you need to, that is).</p><p>1. Add racks and drawers beneath your hanging shirts.</p><p><img width="500" height="648" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/10711/1_500x648.jpg" alt="1 (104)"></p><p>2. Turn an extra closet into a craft corner.</p><p><img width="500" height="503" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/10712/2_500x503.jpg" alt="2 (109)"></p><p>3. Label containers to find items easier in the kitchen cupboard.</p><p><img width="500" height="752" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/10713/3.jpeg" alt="3 (105)"></p><p>4. A variety of storage options means there’s a place for everything.</p><p><img width="498" height="420" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/10714/4_498x420.jpg" alt="4 (97)"></p><p>5. For those with shoe fetishes, labelling your shoe boxes makes them easier to find.</p><p><img width="499" height="505" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/10715/5_499x505.jpg" alt="5 (91)"></p><p>6. A storage box for all your items makes for a tidy linen closet.</p><p><img width="500" height="594" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/10716/6_500x594.jpg" alt="6 (88)"></p><p>7. Hooks are a great way to get extra storage space.</p><p><img width="500" height="503" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/10717/7_500x503.jpg" alt="7 (81)"></p><p>8. Use the space above and below closet rod to maximise your storage.</p><p><img width="500" height="750" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/10718/8_500x750.jpg" alt="8 (75)"></p><p>9. Adjustable shelves makes it easier to store a variety of things.</p><p><img width="493" height="648" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/10719/9.jpg" alt="9 (61)"></p><p>10. Non-permanent pull-out drawers are a great way to organise pots and pans in cupboards.</p><p><img width="480" height="640" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/10720/12.jpg" alt="12 (15)"></p><p><strong>Related links:</strong></p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/lifestyle/at-home/2015/09/hidden-uses-for-household-items/">13 hidden uses for household items</a></strong></em></span></p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/lifestyle/at-home/2015/09/how-to-declutter-kitchen/">6 simple ways to de-clutter your kitchen</a></strong></em></span></p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/lifestyle/at-home/2015/08/homemade-laundry-powder-recipe/">Homemade laundry powder and fabric softener recipes</a></strong></em></span></p>

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Organisational perfection: five linen cupboard tips

<p>Organising the linen cupboard can be frustrating at the best of times, and a nightmare at the worst. So we’ve got five simple things you can do to make your linen cupboard stay neat and presentable.</p><ol><li><strong>Roll your towels –</strong> This one is so easy to do, and it makes it so easy to grab a single towel when you need one. Even easier if you keep these often-used items front and centre.</li><li><strong>Bundle your sheet sets –</strong> Another simple but effective hack. Place a spare set of sheets in a neat pile, and then tie them up with ribbon. You could also achieve the same effect by placing the whole set inside a pillowcase. No more hunting around for missing pieces – they’ll all be easy to see and completely grab-able.</li><li><strong>Coordinate shelves –</strong> If you use your linen cupboard for more than just spare sheets and towels, you might want to think about keeping like items together. Have one shelf for spare cleaning supplies, another for spare sheets, etc. Remember to keep your most-used items where you can see and retrieve them easily. And anything heavy should live down the bottom.</li><li><strong>Baskets for small items –</strong> It seems there are always bits and pieces floating around linen cupboards, and they never have a proper home. So why not pick up some small baskets or boxes and use them for those things you know you need, but not right now.</li><li><strong>Label your shelves –</strong> Use some adhesive labels – or even just masking tape – to give everything a place to live. That way you won’t get confused about how you had it perfectly sorted before your guests arrived – you’ll be able to easily see where everything belongs.</li></ol><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Related Links:</strong></span></p><p><a href="/lifestyle/at-home/2015/01/uses-for-magnets-around-the-house/" target="_blank"><strong>13 nifty uses for magnets around the home.</strong></a></p><p><a href="/lifestyle/at-home/2015/01/uses-for-magnets-around-the-house/" target="_blank"><strong>5 ways to save space at your house.</strong></a></p><p><strong><a href="/lifestyle/at-home/2015/01/use-pinterest-to-update-your-home/" target="_blank">How to use Pinterest to update your home.</a></strong></p>

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