All articles tagged with #life hacks
Originally Published 6 days ago — by The Art of Manliness
The article suggests 27 things to give up in the new year, such as excessive news consumption, negative self-talk, mindless phone use, and holding grudges, emphasizing that removing these habits can lead to faster and more meaningful personal growth.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Multiple Sclerosis News Today
A columnist with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis shares her experience with disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) and a life hack involving weekly bleach baths to prevent infections caused by a depleted immune system. Despite initial resistance, she found that bleach baths effectively disinfect her body and prevent further complications.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BuzzFeed
Reddit users shared various hidden features of everyday objects, including using the metal ring on vegetable peelers to remove black spots from potatoes, accessing hidden tracks on CD players by holding rewind, and utilizing the extra hole in running shoes for a secure heel lock. Other tips included using rubbing alcohol to clean car windshields, discovering hidden features on smartphones, and making use of the metal clip and hole at the end of a measuring tape for accurate measurements.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BuzzFeed
Reddit users share a variety of hidden features and tips for common products, including lifetime warranties on consumer goods, the ability to watch local channels with an HD antenna, a Fitness genre on Netflix, the option to mute most modern microwaves, and the plant identifier feature on Apple cameras. Other tips include using the iPhone calculator as a scientific calculator, utilizing the tabs on foil and plastic wrap boxes, and adjusting the top rack in dishwashers.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Daily Dot
A TikTok video has gone viral after demonstrating a hack for walking on ice without slipping by putting socks over shoes, which has been supported by studies and local government recommendations. The hack involves wearing socks over shoes to soak up the quasi-liquid layer on the surface of ice, providing slip-free traction. This method has gained attention as a practical and inexpensive way to reduce the likelihood of slipping on icy footpaths during winter.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Tasting Table
Don't have a serving bowl for chips at your party? Simply create an opening on the front surface of the bag itself for easy access. To store leftover chips, use an airtight container, vacuum sealer, or freeze them in an airtight bag to keep them fresh and crunchy.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Boing Boing
A video demonstrates a clever life hack for cleaning the inside of a glass bottle using a magnet and steel wool. By dropping a piece of steel wool into the bottle and using a magnet on the outside to move it around, the bottle can be effectively cleaned. The video has gained popularity, prompting viewers to try the trick themselves.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by YourTango
This article provides 11 life hacks to gain a mental advantage over the majority of people. The hacks include focusing on fewer tasks, practicing belly breathing for relaxation and mental clarity, solving other people's problems, striving for greatness, decluttering, prioritizing high-protein, low-carb foods, taking calculated risks, limiting artificial dopamine stimulation, slowing down physically, starting challenges, and becoming relentlessly creative. These strategies aim to enhance mental performance and overall well-being.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by House Digest
If you have smelly Tupperware, you can eliminate the odors by placing fresh coffee grounds in the container overnight. Coffee contains nitrogen, which minimizes oxidation and helps keep food smelling fresh. For stubborn odors, mix water and baking soda to create a paste, apply it inside the containers, let them sit for a day, and rinse clean. This hack allows you to repurpose your Tupperware and avoid adding to landfill waste.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BuzzFeed
BuzzFeed shares a list of 15 simple life hacks that can make everyday tasks easier, including connecting two Ziploc bags by flipping one inside out, taping a garbage bag to the floor for easy clean-up, using an old shirt to prevent ladder marks on walls, fixing a curved rug corner with ice cubes, and catching popsicle drips with a paper towel. Other hacks include storing headphones in a sour candy case, opening cable tie packets in the middle to avoid spills, using a pizza topper leg as a smartphone stand, and using pliers to hold small nails when hammering.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo News
A TikTok user named Margaret (@peruvianmami_x2) has gone viral for sharing a DIY life hack on how to transform an empty ketchup holder into a lid that fits perfectly atop a full ketchup container. While some commenters expressed concern about potential germs, Margaret assured her followers that she wiped the counter down. The video has garnered over 1.2 million views, with commenters amazed by the technique and imagining other creative uses for the hack.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BuzzFeed
This article shares 15 genuinely useful life hacks, including using a beard trimmer to remove cat scratch threads from a couch, opening both sides of a canned tomato paste to easily push out all the paste, and tucking a large towel or hoodie on top of a laundry basket to prevent items from spilling out. Other hacks include storing corn cob holders, making impromptu garbage bins for parties, and using a cheese grater to spread cold butter.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by House Digest
Instead of throwing out your old pair of scissors when they become dull or rusty, you can use WD-40 to keep them sharp and rust-free. WD-40, known for its versatility around the house, was actually invented to prevent and remove rust. Simply spray WD-40 onto the scissors, focusing on the fulcrum, and scrub off any oxidized metal. For extremely rusted scissors, you can enhance the effectiveness of WD-40 by using a salt-and-bag trick and rubbing a lemon over the blades. Rust-free scissors not only ensure clean cuts but also prevent safety concerns.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Bored Panda
Internet users share a variety of useful life hacks on Reddit, ranging from household tips to financial advice. Some of the popular hacks include setting alarms to help kids get ready for school, batch cooking meals for the week, walking more for better health, and being helpful at work. Other tips include delaying the first cup of coffee in the morning, setting up savings accounts for expected expenses, and buying clothes only if they meet a predetermined price and if you absolutely love them. Overall, these life hacks aim to save time, money, and improve daily routines.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by House Digest
Adding a pinch of table salt to melted candle wax can make the candle burn longer by raising the melting point of the wax and keeping it away from the hot flame. Another method involves coating the exterior of a container-less candle with a salt-water mixture, which creates a thin salt coating that helps prolong the burn time. However, it's important to use the correct amount of salt to avoid difficulties in lighting the candle or dimming the flame.