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“Can’t Believe Other People Don’t Know This”: 50 Life Hacks That Deserve To Be Common Knowledge
You can’t know everything. But you can definitely know more than you did yesterday.
And if you’re looking to pick up something genuinely useful, we’ve got just the thing. These Redditors shared smart life hacks that might not be on everyone’s radar—but honestly, they should be.
Scroll through and don’t forget to upvote the ones you’d love to try!
This post may include affiliate links.
#1
When in public, you can watch videos and listen to music easily by using a simple device called "headphones".
Khavrinen 7 months ago
Not only that, but if you're having a conversation on your phone ( some people still do that, don't ask me why ) you can actually hold it right up to your ear, instead of cranking up the volume and yelling at it from a foot away! Shocking, right?
Pengie 7 months ago
Also! Yelling into the ear piece doesn't help. You have to use the mic at the bottom. That's how phones work. Anyone on my bus who does this near me I listen. Then when I get off I say something like, glad Jody got that job or whatever they were talking about.
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Luke Branwen 7 months ago
Also notice when someone blasts music loud in public, it's always the $hittiest music you can imagine. I've heard ONE dude blasting Linkin Park once, that's an exception, otherwise it was always some horrendouns hip-hop slop.
The Darkest Timeline 7 months ago
Plenty of people think Linkin Park are garbage, so…
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Sam Trudeau 7 months ago
Also, if you're wearing headphones, you don't have to sing along. The point of headphones is so you are the only one hearing it
Sarah Belt 7 months ago
You don't want to hear the dulcet sound of my offkey singing that's worse than normal because I can't even hear myself? :)
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Carrie de Luka 7 months ago
One thing I have noticed more recently with mobile phones is that even without using a speakerphone the other person is often still audible to other people.
Sapna Sarfare 7 months ago
man, this is important.. i have given up on people trying to listen like we want to hear
Rali Meyer 6 months ago
yes, and also enjoy the outlook of getting run over by a bus or get mugged. But correct, super annoying without headphones
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#2
Minding your own business really does reduce stress.
Glenn Milliken 7 months ago
I bet you're one of those people that videos a woman getting beat instead of helping her
Load More Replies... Luke Branwen 7 months ago
On the other hand, this "it doesn't affect me directly therefore it's not my problem" attitude is how minority groups lose their rights. And you know how that "First they came for..." poem goes...
Rali Meyer 6 months ago
like this joke. Man to 8-year old gobbling a chocolate: this is not healthy. 8-year old: My grandpa lived to 103. - By eating chocolate bar? No, by minding his own business!
Crystalwitch60 7 months ago
As the saying goes my mental care starts with …. Not my f kin problem ! don’t half keep stress levels down !
#3
My wife and I like to get takeout once a week or so and if the food is good I like to call the restaurant and say, “Hi, my name is XXX and we just picked up an order of XXX for takeout.” (Insert short pause - you can hear the tension build on the restaurant end expecting a complaint). “I just wanted you to know that was one of the best meals we’ve eaten in a long time. Please thank the chef and everyone working back of house for us.”
I don’t know if restaurants have a secret code or some way of identifying customers but we always seem to have better interactions with them on future orders, but most importantly it lets the BOH know that we really do appreciate their hard work.
Sarah Belt 7 months ago
I dunno. I'm fine with everything except the dramatic pause. Just seems unnecessary to stress someone out, even briefly.
Emilu 7 months ago
I agree. The concept generally is lovely but the pause in itself seems a bit cruel.
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Kate Johnson 6 months ago (edited)
YES! Also giving places good reviews online. Everybody's really quick to complain, but they don't often leave good reviews, or ones that point out the good first! It will actually be a review as opposed to just bi**hing and wondering why they weren't kissing your butt the whole time you graced them with your presence.
#4
When ordering something online I will add it to my cart and then let it sit for a couple days. Many times ive been sent the "You forgot something" email and a promo code for a % off.
Sapna Sarfare 7 months ago
depends on what you are buying.. i lost a good deal after keeping it in the cart
SpiderWoman13 7 months ago (edited)
If you can't wait, then don't. But it's a great way of getting an extra 10% + off! I usually use the 10%+ off to buy more from that same company anyway. If my budget is $55 plus tax; I'll load my cart up to that amount then let it sit. In the meantime, I'll HEART something else I want costing about $5. Once I get the 10% or 15% off, I'll snap up what I "HEARTED" and finalize my purchase. WIN-WIN!
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Susan W. 7 months ago
I have seen price changes when I have left stuff in the cart. *always an increase of cost.🤷♀️
Upstaged75 7 months ago
Make shopping lists or do the "save for later" option. That keeps it out of your cart.
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Anna Drever 7 months ago
We were looking into buying a greenhouse and hubby just went through the motions so he could see what the shipping was and then backed out. A short while later he got offered free shipping so we accepted. Yay. 🙂
Upstaged75 7 months ago
I put things in saved shopping lists on the site. (Most let you create as many as you want) Any time I see something I like I put it in the list. I have ones for the kids as well as myself - I even have one for the cats! :) That way when I need to buy something for a b-day or Xmas I just go back to the lists and there are tons of options to choose from. I do this year round. Makes shopping for others SO easy. And I frequently check the lists to see if anything is on sale. I just got a $25 cat scratcher for $9.99 by checking my list and finding it on clearance.
Holly Marley 7 months ago
I've done that, then in the fine print it excluded the item I wanted
Richienotsorich 7 months ago
Tried this - never once happened. I'm of the opinion it's an urban myth.
Ghostshaper 7 months ago
Sites like Honey keep a drop list for you and send you an alert when the price drops
#5
When purchasing citrus fruit, select the heavy ones. They are more likely to be fresh and juicy than the lighter ones (assuming the same variety and similar size).
Squirrelly Panda 7 months ago
Same for artichokes. They should be heavier than expect for a ball of leaves.
#6
On BMWs, there is this lever on the left side of the steering wheel that gives an indication if you want to turn left or right.
Shannimal 7 months ago
Correction: only BMW drivers are unaware. The rest of us know!
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Rali Meyer 6 months ago
at the factory installing them rates lower as becoming the goal keeper at kid's soccer
#7
When buying bagged salad, buy the bags that aren't puffed up. Look for the flattest bags. They are the freshest ones. When the salad starts to go bad, it makes the bag inflate.
Upstaged75 7 months ago
Me too. I wish there was a magic bag that made them last longer!
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#8
Dental tablets - like the ones that dissolve to clean dentures - clean out water bottles incredibly well. Can be super lightweight to carry while camping/hiking/traveling too. Put all my friends onto this hack!
Cindy Brick 7 months ago
They also take stains out of fabric... if it's white or off-white. Dab on with a q-tip, use plain water with a second q-tip to dilute when the stain's gone. Let dry.
Upstaged75 7 months ago
They sell tablets specifically for cleaning water bottles. They smell like mint. Probably the same thing repackaged.
#9
"Do you want to vent or do you want advice?"
Varrrow:
My wife and I use the phrase "Do you want a sword or a blanket?" quite often.
TheForrestGreene (he/they/it) 7 months ago (edited)
no, i want two daggers, one for each hand. im not very good with swords. and instead of a blanket, i'll take a cloak
Richienotsorich 7 months ago
If I had a sword (or a bat'leth), the problem would have been resolved!
Kate Johnson 6 months ago
I have one, but it hands on the wall most of the time. Thank you, brother!
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#10
Judging by the number of people who pull up on my bumper at every light, apparently a lot of people don’t know this:
You should pull up to the point where you can still see the bottom of the tires of the car in front of you. That gives you enough space to pull into another lane and get out of there. You never know when traffic in front of you is going to stop dead. There might be an accident, a stopped train, or some other issue. Make sure you can leave without problems.
Upstaged75 7 months ago
Tailgaters should be banned from driving entirely. Imagine how many accidents could be avoided!
Sarah Belt 7 months ago
This advice saved me from hitting the car in front of me when I was rear-ended at a stop light. Plus you can use that space to get up to momentum a bit quicker when the light changes - start a touch before the person in front of you starts moving.
Mark Buxbaum 7 months ago
Also, allow four seconds of time between your car and the car in front of you, no matter what speed you're traveling.
Victor Botha 7 months ago
This is excellent advice. In South Africa where car hijackings are common, stopping a distance away from the vehicle in front of you gives you space to maneuver out of the gap and take evasive action should the vehicle in front of you contains hijackers. Seen videos of cars getting hijacked at traffic lights because they were boxed in and couldn't flee.
The Majestic Opossum 7 months ago
Yep! This tip saved my a*s (literally) when there was a huge pileup right behind me once.
#11
When you buy a house or rent a new apartment, get a new gmail account for its address. Then send anything house- or apartment-related to that one email so when it is time to leave or sell, you have a history of everything done or spent on.
Huddo's sister 7 months ago
I'm still using my teenage email address because I can't be bothered making a new one, having to remember a new password and making sure I change where things are sent, so I wouldn't do that each time I moved.
pete rosenberg 7 months ago
I use multiple email addresses. Personal, business related, one for any sign ups to get content/news. One travel related like hotels, airlines, car rentals, etc. Saves time when I just want specific info and not having to wade through offers, ads and junk keeps me sane.
Frank Pajea 7 months ago
I think it would be better if we just make a new folder in our email inbox and create the rule that everything relative to that house/apartment be store there.
Kate Johnson 6 months ago (edited)
I save all of the receipts and paperwork in a special place for when we move so that the new owners will have what they need just in case.
#12
HR is not your friend. They are hired to protect the company not you. Anonymous surveys at work are also not Anonymous. The creator of the survey has access to who wrote what. You’re welcome.
The Majestic Opossum 7 months ago (edited)
Posts like these hurt my heart 😭 As an HR pro, I genuinely care about all the employees more than the company. Could also explain why I've been mysteriously let go several times by shìtty employers... BTW, we didn't choose the title of our profession, the companies did with the help of their idiot business consultants.
Rali Meyer 2 months ago
Yes, I also don't agree with the headline. Even if repeated monthly on BP.
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quentariel 7 months ago
Depends on a workplace or a country you live in. In my workplace HR is somewhat neutral agent between the company and the workers and works with both sides. There are other companies here where situation isn't as good, but stil our laws protect workers' rights quite well.
HardBoiledBlonde 7 months ago
HR is neither human nor resourceful, discuss amongst yourselves - SNL.
Michael Largey 7 months ago
"Human Resources". Doesn't the very name tell you how they regard employees?
General Anaesthesia 7 months ago
Human resources, like any other resources, are there to be used in corporate processes and the waste materials disposed of as cheaply as possible.
Amanda Reinstatler 7 months ago
Like insurance companies....you THINK they are on your side, but they are never on anyones side but THEIR OWN. Period.
#13
Hydrogen peroxide to clean blood off all fabrics. No, it doesn’t bleach the fabric. Yes, it’s near instant and 1000% total - no scrubbing. Just saturate, wait a few, and rinse. Do it a few times if the blood is old.
It ALWAYS works.
goldoche 7 months ago
Well yeah, menstrual blood can get everywhere from undies, pants, sheets, towels, and reusable pads if you use those. My cycle is not regular so I often get surprise blood stains.
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Steve 7 months ago
Great to know for this weekend. Duct tape - check Plastic Sheet - check Shovel - check Hydrogen peroxide - check
Tom Brincefield 7 months ago
If you're needing peroxide to clean up the blood, your plastic sheet is too small.
Load More Replies... Sarah Belt 7 months ago
I find it only lifts some of the stain and turns the rest brown. I prefer cold water and directly rubbing the stain with a bar of regular soap. If anything does have a blood stain, don't run it through a clothes dryer - that will set it, too.
Day Andie 7 months ago
Do it repeatedly4-5 times, while soaking it thoroughly, and let it dry directly in hot sun. Rinse in cold water. Soak in Oxyclean. Let dry and repeat. If that doesn't do it, ,nothing will.
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Forrest Grump 7 months ago
"1000% total" So you are saying it cleans all the blood off and then does it again nine more times.
Kate Johnson 6 months ago
You know, like if you get it on your friends? (I have *VERY* trusting friends. 😉😅)
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#14
Hair conditioner works better than most shaving creams for shaving and it's a lot cheaper too.
Individual-Crazy3752:
That is 100% true. Went through hundreds of razor burns in sensitive areas and one day discovered that hair conditioner softens thick short hairs perfectly- smooth skin, much better than any overpriced shaving product.
Rali Meyer 6 months ago
Clogs the razor less is what I am looking for. I (man) shave only every 3 or 4 days. Clogs up razors with blades from 2 to 17, and up. I wish they gapped them bigger
Load More Replies... Upstaged75 7 months ago
Having moisturizer/cream already attached to the razor is one of the best inventions of all time! :)
Metalhead Turtle 🇺🇦 🇵🇸 7 months ago
I wonder if Head and Shoulders would work. I'm not trying to be a smart-a*s, I'm just unsure.
Jack Sonol 7 months ago
Probably not, unless you specifically get Head and Shoulders conditioner. I don't even know if they make a conditioner version.
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100% support. Plus a lot of shaving cream bottles stop dispensing the product before its empty. Either you throw out product or have to cut open the container.
I'm probably a t-rex 7 months ago
Honestly very excited to try this because I'm so annoyed lol
Crystalwitch60 7 months ago
I always use hair conditioner to shave my legs etc ! I’m not wasting money on women’s shaving stuff lol defo a brilliant thing to use
Sarah Baker 7 months ago
Sorry? What could this possibly mean? Is Yangking a place in China?
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When showing people pictures on your phone, zoom in slightly so they can't swipe to another picture on your camera roll.
Earonn - 7 months ago
Luckily, I don't know people who would do that. They know how to behave like an adult.
Day Andie 7 months ago
Or a dog, horse, or a mule. Or something weird. I don't take pics of things people get excited about.
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#16
As a dental hygienist: anything is always better than nothing.
You do not have to brush and floss at the same time. Just at some point during the day preferred.
Don't like string floss? Try the picks. Keep them in the shower, in the car, on your nightstand, on the couch.
Don't like floss period? Try a waterpik (the brand is waterpik, they make water flossers. I always recommend waterpik because they are the brand with the research to back them).
Hand held models are good for travel or if they are rechargeable, take into the shower (just fill the tank twice). I prefer models that sit on the counter because they have better pressure control and a larger tank (just fill once).
Other options are toothpicks, proxy brushes/soft picks, rubber tip stimulators. Anything to disrupt plaque and stimulate the gums.
Anything is ALWAYS better than nothing. A s****y brush is better than no brush. Flossing once a week is better than none a week. 👍🏼 And always always just do the best you can.
Mark Buxbaum 7 months ago
And never, never just toss the used floss picks on the ground. Grossest thing ever.
Upstaged75 7 months ago
I use my adjustable showerhead as a waterpik every time I shower. One of the settings is exactly the same as my handheld one. Two birds with one stone. :)
Frank Pajea 7 months ago
And to all the young people out there, belive my words, its better to start brushing early in your age, it will save you tons of pain and money in your future!
#17
People who work on windows computers. Hit the windows key and V at the same time.
Instead of pasting, it opens up your entire clipboard. Once you enable it it will save a history of what you copy and you can pick and choose.
Enjoy.
Data1001 7 months ago
This is on Windows 11 -- not sure about prior versions: You can also 'pin' your most-used clipboard items, which are saved even after a reboot. I use that all the time at work. And this keyboard shortcut will also give you instant access to emojis, special characters, and even GIFs. 🤯
Ace 7 months ago
It works in W10 as well, although there's no way to pin an item and it seems to be non-persistent. Currently using an old W10 machine while my current laptop's being repaired and I just tried it, there's stuff I did yesterday that's no longer there and I definitely have not rebooted, just hibernated overnight.
Load More Replies... General Anaesthesia 7 months ago
This only works if you have clipboard history enabled under Settings/System/Clipboard. I don't know what the default setting is.
MotorcycleDoggo 7 months ago
If it's not enabled, Hitting Win+V gives you the option to enabkle it (Win 11)
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Jerome Lenovo 7 months ago
you should disable this feature in the windows services, or someone can eventually see what you copied all day long on your computer. Its privacy issue. Now you know. Do whatever you want.
#18
Admitting when you're wrong goes a lot farther than denying.
Jay Scales 7 months ago
I learned this in my teens & it has REALLY served me well over the years. Takes off SO much stress for you & others.
Phantom Phoenix 7 months ago
Oh! Was I wrong? Again? That's at least 4 times now! I shall have my scribe enter a recording in the annals.
#19
Not really a hack, but library branches often have digital libraries where you can view pretty recent movies and tv shows for free from the comfort of your home or wherever.
Accessing will vary one one branch to another. It's either via a specific website/app unique to the branch. But some branches work with the Hoopla app offering the same access.
Though note you may need an active library card to access the digital library.
Sarah Belt 7 months ago
In the US you can borrow digital books and audiobooks in the Libby app through your library.
Load More Replies... Anonymouse 7 months ago
forget recent or new - If you have a series you want to watch from "last century" anything not available on the other sites, binge original series like Gilligan's Island, Battlestar Galactica, SNL early episodes, Stargate, you name it - they likely have the series on dvd. AND - if they don't but it IS on dvd, you can just request they buy it!
pete rosenberg 7 months ago
some even have tools and baking equipment to borrow. Check on discounts for local museums, shows, etc
Damned_Cat 7 months ago
I envy cities that have good library systems with many features. My local library system can barely manage having books.
ILoveMySon 7 months ago
I don't know if this helps in your area, but oftentimes libraries are part of a larger system. Perhaps you could inquire. Worth a try.
Load More Replies... Kian Ponda 7 months ago
Sadly, in library computers which are found in my library often have games open in the computer
Huddo's sister 7 months ago
During Covid a lot put up videos of librarians reading picture books which was cool, not sure if they still have them because I haven't needed to look.
#20
Politely asking for things. People just seem to assume or default to terrible service or the inability for things to happen for them. If you approach it nicely with respect and ask for what you want etc many times it's not that big of a deal to get it done.
I've gotten VIP upgrades for concerts, free food, complimentary airport lounge passes, reservations at hard to get places, bill concessions.
It's amazing how rudely most people in a forward facing role are treated. If you approach them and treat them with dignity and respect, often times they will happily extend a courtesy to you. They are people and if they're the right person, they can often bend the rules in a way that you wouldn't have ever gotten had you not asked in the first place.
This also works with friends, family, partners, etc.
Sarah Belt 7 months ago
Treat the customer service person as someone on your team, not your enemy.
Ann Tiques 7 months ago
Yep. I always try to enter those interactions believing the person is going to do everything they can to help me and I try to treat them like it. So much better.
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Spencer's slave no longer 7 months ago
When did manners, politeness and decency become a "life hack"? They should be life habits for god's sake.
86ccg75nrq 7 months ago
Former call center agent for an airline here: can definitely agree. People who were rude only get the minimum of what I’ll do for them. It’s like a wall that goes up the moment you’re being mean. Kind people get far more and bending rules is much easier for them. Also: you have no clue with how much b******t we had to deal with every day.
Rali Meyer 6 months ago
Karen said I must do it that (wrong) way. Immediate correction will follow
#21
Bacon in the oven. Cooks it perfectly and it doesn’t curl.
Pferdchen 7 months ago
It's also fantastic because you just put it in the oven, turn it on and set the timer. In the meantime, you can prepare and cook everything else, and everything is ready at the same time.
Tom Brincefield 7 months ago
Make it hard to fry the eggs in the bacon grease.
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Kyra Noelle 7 months ago
You can cook the whole package at the same time too. I recommend using parchment paper do you don't have to scrub so hard.
nottheactualphoto 7 months ago
And if you cook the whole package, you end up with cooked bacon in the fridge. Perfect for snacking, sammidges etc.
Load More Replies... Deeelite 7 months ago
I did this and it caused my smoke alarm to go off cuz of the grease burning, bacon was not burnt tho
Maggie Fulton 7 months ago
In my experience, smoke detectors are really bacon detectors.
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Learner Panda 7 months ago
The stuff in the picture isn't what I would call bacon. It looks like mostly fat with an occasional strip of meat.
Richienotsorich 7 months ago
I dunno...some countries' 'perfect' bacon is awful. The ones in the picture are overcooked imo.
#22
If your brown sugar gets hard and unusable, seal it in a ziploc bag overnight with a slice of apple or bread. The sugar will absorb the moisture from the slice and be as good as new.
Upstaged75 7 months ago
I have a terracotta bear that keeps the brown sugar soft. He's cute. :)
#23
I have really sensitive ears. Most earrings irritate them other than ones made from titanium.
So I got 14g implant grade titanium tunnels and just put the cheap earrings through them like a sleeve. It works great and now I can wear whatever earrings I want without having any reaction.
Highly recommend for folks with sensitive ears!
Tom Brincefield 7 months ago
When I was wearing glasses, I needed titanium frames. Plastic or other metal frames would get eaten away by my sweat, then the roughened places on the earpieces would rub my skin raw. Only thing that didn't do it was titanium.
Sarah Belt 7 months ago
Same as Bat Cat. I'm allergic to everything except titanium, including surgical steel and gold - which often has other metals mixed with it anyway since it's such a soft metal. Annoying, but keeps me from buying jewelry on a whim.
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Doing the laundry/dishes and playing with your kids is one of the most reliably effective ways to arouse your wife.
Kalevra 7 months ago
This only works on females that THINK they carry the brunt of the work. "I was with the kids all day." Oh yeah i worked 10 hours on the highway in August. Also the women has to be into you.
Lyoness 6 months ago (edited)
Um, no. As a woman and a wife I can assure you that I do not think I do more than my partner and I DO find it s*xy as hell when they look after the kids or vacuum. And we're talking about wives here...you would hope your wife would be into you. Also, why did you think it was necessary to discount what a SAHP does? Parenting isn't a competition, it's a partnership, or at least it's supposed to be. Edit for spelling.
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Airline neck pillows.
The opening goes...in...the...BACK! You know, where the BACKREST is and you don't need any more support. The whole point of these things is to allow you to sleep sitting upright, without your head tilting forward and waking you.
Learner Panda 7 months ago
Yes! But look at the packing on some; they show the gap at the front! Absolutely useless.
Huddo's sister 7 months ago (edited)
How do you get it to stay though? Doesn't it just fall forward? I've never really used one, as you can tell
#26
Concert Earplugs on your keychain. The industrial circus peanut style muffles sound and are horrible.
Spend $40 on ones that dampen db's by 20 or so and let sound pass through a tiny hole. My old a*s has had mine almost a decade now. (Don't be a dumb kid like me and start now.)
Not only does the music still sound right, but the 15-20 db they cut off does a remarkable job of selectively blocking out the voices of those drunk a******s talking a few seats over.
me McG 7 months ago
tho you could put one of them in the wash while utilizing the other.
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Baby powder removes sand. I continue to blow people's minds with this every single summer at the beach, and my mind is equally blown at how no one seems to know this.
Luke Branwen 7 months ago
Maybe if Anakin Skywalker knew this, he'd never turn to the Dark side.
Blue Bunny of Happiness 7 months ago
Rub it in over the sand. It absorbs the moisture (I presume) and so the sand falls off
Load More Replies... Holly Marley 7 months ago
It only takes a tiny amount, too, you don't need to coat your feet. You can buy small containers of baby powder that are easy to pack, I store mine in a ziplock in the trunk of my car, since that's where everyone is trying not to track in sand
#28
If you're depressed, don't feel good, maybe had a bender or anything else, get out from underneath the blanket and take a walk around the block. You will feel 10x better after about 10 minutes of moving.
If you're actually bed-ridden or sick sick. Don't. But if you're hungover or beating yourself up or you don't feel good, go for a stroll. You'll feel better when you get back :)
Edit: Yes, OP doesn't mean walking cures depression. We've all had our own lives to go through, just saying I felt better after going for a walk with my dogs after going through a week straight refusing to get out of bed to pee, I built off that start. Doing better now.
It's a positive post my dudes and take care of yourselves.
Tropical Tarot 7 months ago
For Anne, you might be a woman but you certainly aren't a lady with all the anger you spewing out on this site.
Lady Eowyn 7 months ago
I don't know, I thought dude was pretty gender neutral these days.
Load More Replies... Michael Largey 7 months ago (edited)
Hung over? For me that would mean crawling around the block.
Amanda Reinstatler 7 months ago
You can be sad or bummed or feeling down without being depressed.
Jake Bertz 7 months ago
Regular exercise and a healthy diet has done wonders for my depression and anxiety. They're still there, but much more manageable.
Rika 7 months ago
Unless you have agoraphobia/social anxiety. People who say going for a walk makes anyone feel better need to take that into account. It's more likely to cause a panic attack than make the person feel any good.
Kim Kermes 7 months ago
Yup. A couple of turns around the inside might help? Cheerful music and sort of bob along with it? If I could remember to dance a little every day I'm sure it would do me good.
Load More Replies... Forrest Grump 7 months ago
But a lot of people live in neighborhoods where it is a good idea to NOT go out for a walk.
#29
A wet latex glove in circling motions extracts all the pet hair embedded in your couch's upholstery into neat little balls that you can easily collect and discard.
Blue Bunny of Happiness 7 months ago
Doesn’t need to be wet (but I use nitrile rather than latex). It’s a life saver after grooming several rabbits to defluff my clothes. Doesn’t help get rid of the fluff I’ve inhaled though!
Upstaged75 7 months ago
I'm going to have to try this! I have a velvet couch and it's really hard to clean. I keep a blanket on the side where the cats sit, but the hair still gets on my side too.
Auntriarch 7 months ago
My mother in law used to do this wearing her marigolds when they had a golden retriever
#30
Paper towel in your mixed greens box. Increases shelf life by weeks.
ILoveMySon 7 months ago
It also works for partially cut onions. Wrap them in a paper towel and place in a zip lock bag. Lasts quite some time. I reuse the same bag so it doesn't matter if I don't get out the smell.
#31
Wrapping lettuce in aluminum foil makes it last for a month.
atomicbaby11:
Works for celery too.
Blue Bunny of Happiness 7 months ago
If your celery etc has gone limp, slice off the bottom add stand it in water (like you’d do with a bunch of flowers) it’ll perk up again in a couple of hours.
Lynchamigsakta 7 months ago
This works pretty good for a variety of veggies
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Marsha Brown 7 months ago
Works with most green, leafy herbs: parsley, dill, mint, etc. They might not last a month, but it does extend the time that they stay fairly fresh and usable.
#32
If you clean as you go, it's amazing how clean your house stays for longer periods if you make cleaning more opportune and not a separate task you wait until Sundays to do or whatever.
1. Waiting 3 minutes for something to cook in the microwave? Clean some of the kitchen in those 3 minutes.
2. Going from one area of the house to another? Carry things in that area to the area they are supposed to be at your destination. Dishes in the rec room? Carry them on the way to the kitchen. Bedroom trash full? Carry the bags on the way to the garage. Think about where you are, where you're going, and what is at where you are that needs to be taken to where you're going. Never make a trip from point A to point B without returning something to point B.
3. Keep cleaning supplies close to what you use them for. Don't store your kitchen cleaners hidden in the laundry room. Don't store the upstairs bathroom cleaners in a downstairs hall closet. Keep rolls of paper towels near anywhere a spill MIGHT occur: dining room, rec room, even bathroom, or in a bedside table.
4. Have more than one broom and dustpan, and keep one set in the kitchen, garage, etc. They are cheap.
Helena 7 months ago
Sorry, but I need it to be a separate task. I know I should clean as I go, but my brain rebels at this very thought
InfamousBerry34 7 months ago
That's fair enough, as long as you find something that works for you! For me it's the exact opposite, large tasks overwhelm me, so doing a little bit at a time doesn't make it seem like much of a chore at all
Load More Replies... Devin Schmitt 7 months ago
Great. Now I've forgotten why I was going to the kitchen I. the first place.
Learner Panda 7 months ago
I taught my kids to not walk out of a room with empty hands. If there are dishes, rubbish or whatever, take it with you!
#33
If you want to use a store's discounted price, but don't want to be bothered with creating an account or giving your phone number/email, just use the phone number from the 80's song "Jenny" and your local area code.
(***) 867-5309.
I've been using this number for years at places like CVS, grocery stores, even department stores and it works pretty much every time.
I'm clearly not the only one doing it, either. The receipts always have crazy numbers of $ saved. Last time I used it at CVS I had "saved" something like $6k this year.
#34
Feelings aren't facts.
Acknowledge your feelings but relate them to the present circumstances.
Don't allow your self-critic to use that difficult feeling to weave or buy into pre-existing self narrative that convinces you you're broken, less-than or a failure.
Life is hard and experiencing difficult emotions is not fun. But those emotions are a part of you trying to tell you that something is amiss. Some part of you needs compassion, understanding, patience and self-soothing not criticism.
Judy Reynolds 7 months ago
It may be hard when you start, but it will get easier the more you do it. And you deserve to feel better about yourself.
#35
Chemical hot packs (like Hot Hands hand warmers or Thermacare heat patches) are rated for a specific number of hours of heat. I believe the hand warmers are 10 hours and the larger Thermacare patches are 16.
The way these packs work is by a chemical reaction with oxygen. Which means you get 10 hours of heat for 10 hours of oxygen exposure but they don't have to be 10 *consecutive* hours.
If you only need them for a few hours, stick them in a zip-lock bag when you're done. They will cool off almost instantly and you still get several more hours of heat. You don't have to throw them away just because you don't need them right now.
Similarly, if your hot packs stop working early, it's almost certainly because they don't have enough oxygen. Take them out of your gloves/pockets/shoes for a moment, and they will warm back up!
Huddo's sister 7 months ago (edited)
I use the ones you press the disc on and can boil to reuse indefinitely
Derek Traywick 7 months ago
The ones with the what now?!?! and for how long?!?!
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ROSESARERED 7 months ago
Currently have one living on each of my shoulders to help with double rotator cuff tears
#36
You can car wax your sink and shower walls. Keeps mildew from building up for much longer.
Thick_Caterpillar379:
Rain-X now makes a product specifically for showers.
ILoveMySon 7 months ago
I spray furniture polish on a rag and wipe the shower walls. I rarely have to scrub.
Scarlett O'Hara's Ghost 7 months ago
I use my Ryobi battery powered sander with a green scrubber pad. Takes me 10 minutes to scrub the shower
Keith Handly (Ike) 7 months ago
This sounds like an accident waiting to happen. The bathroom is the place where most accidents at home occur, and any waxed surface is bound to be slippery.
Tom Brincefield 7 months ago
Most people don't try standing on the shower walls or in the sink. Anyone who does deserve to fall.
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Open jars with your left hand.
The direction of turn to open and thumb position are the trick.
When you open a jar with your right hand, you use your fingers, which fold over and you're missing out on the rigidity of your thumb bones.
Crystalwitch60 7 months ago
I don’t get a choice I’m left handed lmao , but I can actually only open stuff with my right hand , left is to painful , arthritis is a pain ! Add carpal tunnel syndrome to that n yup not an option , also if said lid is well tight carefully tap it all way around on a work surface n there you go unscrews with ease
Huddo's sister 7 months ago
Doesn't everyone alternate if you first time doesn't work? I wouldn't say my left always works better but I always try both when needed.
Rali Meyer 6 months ago
good way to learn to use your "weaker" side. I cut steak with my left to hit the fries with my right!
Sarah Belt 7 months ago
Same with Champagne / sparkling wine bottles. I find it helps control the release of the cork for a gentler pop.
#38
If you wear a KN95/N95 mask in public/ crowded spaces, you are much less likely to get sick.
Billo66 7 months ago
See, I have cancer and no immune system. I should wear one but peolpe look at you funny now. Oh well I also have an 11yo and 12yo so I'm gettin germs no matter what.
Mari 7 months ago
I wish you the best, I hope you will soon be cancer free!
Load More Replies... CD Mills 7 months ago
I've never stopped masking in stores/crowded places, I've been dealing with health issues for several years. No one else is going to protect me but myself. I don't care about anything you may think of me, I'll keep masking and living, you go on and play russian roulette if you like.
Sparky 7 months ago
Also if you never go out. And never touch anyone. And certainly don't have s*x with anyone.
Michael Largey 7 months ago
It's removing covering from my face that insures I won't have s*x with anyone.
Load More Replies... Phantom Phoenix 7 months ago
If your mask isn't covering your mouth and nose, you may as well wear it on your elbow. Ffs have people not noticed that they breath through their nostrils? You'd think that the few people wearing masks in mid 2025 would be more aware, but still, on at least 50% of those I have seen, it's a decorative chin-strap!
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Boo 7 months ago (edited)
I'd rather look like a moron than be dead. Jàckàss.
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When reheating food in the microwave, don’t put it in the center of the plate—place it on the edge. Microwaves heat more evenly around the outer edges, so your food will warm up faster and more uniformly.
#40
Using a slightly damp paper towel to cover food when you microwave it. Prevents it from getting dry and retains more flavor.
Robin Roper 7 months ago
Also protects from the disgusting food splats on all over the interior of the microwave.
Sarah Belt 7 months ago
And if anything does get on the interior, you have a pre-moistened, warm towel to wipe it away!
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#41
You don't have to get expensive reading glasses from your optometrist, you can get cheap reading glasses from the pharmacy.
nalycat:
Yay! Something I know about! I work in ophthalmology.
If you just need reading glasses, this is a good tip. The best bet is to go to the dollar tree if you have one, and pick a few that feel right. Then try them for a while and see which works best. You are only out a few dollars and now you can buy nicer ones after you know which ones feel best.
I don't recommend getting progressive lenses online. There is a lot of science that goes into progressives, and it's not something I would leave up to a website.
If you do buy glasses online and they don't seem quite right. You can go to your local optical store and usually pay them around $8 and they will double check the prescription accuracy and adjust them for you. Sometimes the glasses don't need to be replaced, they just need to be adjusted with bending or heat.
Robin Roper 7 months ago
Until my eyesight got too bad for these. My optometrist told me, they don't make them strong enough for you. I laughed.
Trophy Husband 7 months ago
Goggles4u.com. by optometrist wanted $400, with insurance, I paid $56 for the exact same glasses here. And that's without insurance needing to be involved.
Trophy Husband 7 months ago
It's worth noting that they have big sales, there's like always a 50% coupon but they can go to like 70% at times.
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Regina Holt 7 months ago
Before I got bifocals, I wore those reading/crafting glasses to read. I would often forget to take them off, so I would be walking around with 2 pairs of glasses on my face.
Caro Ansaldo 5 months ago
In Argentina, some health services give their members one pair of glasses for nearsightedness an another one for farsightedness for free
Rali Meyer 6 months ago
yes, get all sizes. But here is what I "see": My focus distance i.e. 30 cm (0,984 feet) is very set. I cannot alter much before things get out of focus
Janine Randall 7 months ago
Have 5 reading glasses in every room. They break, disappear (I live alone), just lost. Only out a buck and some change. Thank you Dollar Tree!
#42
Squeegee the water off your body with your hands before getting out of the shower and your towel will dry a lot quicker.
If it's dark and you need to turn on a light for a short while like in the bathroom at night, keep one eye closed and it'll stay adjusted to the darkness so you can see when you turn the light back off. Apparently this was a WW2 fighter pilot trick for explosions at night.
Rick Murray 7 months ago
I just walk around in the dark. I have always done so, and have mentally mapped out all around the house while blindfolded (or at night).
ROSESARERED 7 months ago
It's the best way especially if you have ti get out in an emergency
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joann fielding 7 months ago
Not just WW2, this is why pirates were commonly depicted wearing eye patches. Just switch to the 'dark eye' when going below deck.
Learner Panda 7 months ago
I am lucky to have very good night sight and rarely turn lights on if I can help it.
Blue Bunny of Happiness 7 months ago
I use my flannel to remove most of the water wringing it out as needed. It also means that my towel doesn’t get as saturated and so dries more quickly after use.
#43
You can watch YouTube without ads on mobile very easily, through a browser with ad blocking properties.
I’m sure there are several, I’m using one called ‘Brave’ which is a goofy name for a browser but it does the trick.
It’s taken YouTube from drowning in ads and completely rage inducing, to being fine again.
SchadenFreudian Psychology 7 months ago
There’s also a way to do this using the DuckDuckGo browser.
Ace 7 months ago
Yeah, I've just been experimenting with Brave as well, since my adblocker in Firefox is now no longer able to function with youtube. Seems to work so far and also discovered the Brave search engine which appears to retain or recreate som functionalities that google and ddg (etc.) lost many years ago.
Rali Meyer 6 months ago
great, cos I cannot decide to log in as a kid, a guest, a dog, a unicorn. I wish the option to never sign is was on top
Stan D 7 months ago
YouTube premium for me... I'm already going to have a music app regardless, might as well use the one that also removes all the ads from YouTube as well
Erik Biesemeier 7 months ago
Yep, can't believe the number of people that pay for Spotify then complain incessantly about the ads on YouTube.
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Stop allowing things you can't control to live rent free in your head.
Nope 7 months ago
I used this theory since the mid-2000s. Have not watched a news broadcast in YEARS and years. My mind thanks me daily.
The Majestic Opossum 7 months ago
Wild to me the amount of people who act like I'm the dummy for not reading the news in years. I used to daily (I love the feel of a newspaper with coffee) but I was so much more stressed all the time. For things I can't control! If something is important enough I'll hear about it.
Load More Replies... Jay Scales 7 months ago
VERY good way to let the stress go if you can do it. Distracting your mind with something better is key.
#45
You can just get up and leave. You don't have to react to everything out of a misguided sense of "self-respect."
Amanda Reinstatler 7 months ago
Some things just do not deserve a reaction. Took me a while to figure this out, but its SO helpful
#46
Use a seam ripper to clean your vacuum brush roll! Makes a heinous chore take less than a minute. Also, clean your d**n cleaning tools. It makes such a huge difference.
Damned_Cat 7 months ago
I always say that a thing designed to clean other things should not itself be filthy dirty. Rinse the broom once in a while. Dust your vacuum cleaner.
Upstaged75 7 months ago
My vacuum came with one of those tools that has a seam ripper and a brush.
CF 7 months ago
Seam rippers are finer and let you get closer to the roll. Also seam rippers are made for that kind of movement so probably safer. I'll be trying this next time I need to clean my vac roll!
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#47
Newspaper is excellent for cleaning glass.
CD Mills 7 months ago
Another helpful hint for newspapers, if something is holding onto smells, you can stuff it with crumpled newspapers and let it sit for a few days, and that should freshen it up. We are talking about light odors, like a staleness or mustiness. You have an old cooler with a dead mouse in it, throw it away now, that smell will be there for life! If your suitcase is a little funky, fill it up, and it should smell fine in a while. Personally, I always err to the side of caution and leave the paper for at least a week, so this isn't an instant fix like cleaning glass.
#48
You can loosen zip ties by pinching the side of the block with pliers.
Rali Meyer 6 months ago
and if you need to cut them, do it before the ratchet thingy. Then you can use it as a shorter one
#49
Having two checking accounts. One for bills, one for spending. Total up all of your monthly bills and divide by how many paychecks you get in a month. That amount (plus a little more for fluff) should go into the bills account. The rest is for saving or spending and goes to the other account. Never keep the debit card for the bills account with you. That money is NOT for fun times!
Now you'll always have the money for your bills and can pay them right away! :).
Helena 7 months ago
I took this a step further and have several accouns. I basically do the envelope method, just digitally. They're free checking accounts and I can see at a glance if anything is wrong, and if forced to face the guilt/choice immediately if I'm spending rent money etc. I can see it. Right there
Admiralu 7 months ago
Not for people who don’t make a living wage. Banks charge fees for accounts. Use virtual card numbers and a service that doesn’t charge account fees.
Load More Replies... ️Rando Panda 7 months ago
You also don't have to worry about your bank account being drained by a thief. I only use my "fun" debit card that never has more than $100 available on it for my online purchases, in case my info gets stolen.
Victor De Cenzo 7 months ago
And have two credit cards. One for monthly running expenses that get paid of monthly and the other only for actual "credit" purchases that you need to pay off over time. Why? Interest gets charged on everything if you don't pay off the "balance due" completely. Pick a card with low interest for the time payments and best rewards for monthly pay off card.
ROSESARERED 7 months ago
I have multiple accounts. I added up each of my utility bills, added 6 percent, rounded it up to the nearest dollar, and divided ot by 52. That's the cos of electricity, gas, car rego, whatever regular expense I have. Most go into another account one day, and BPayed to the electricity company etc the next. My bill are always in credit, I no longer stress over bill they are either paid in advance, or money is waiting in an account to pay ot straight away. Takes awhile for utility accounts to run at a credit, but it is soooo nice opening the email when the bill comes in, and I don't have to scramble and cut something else out to pay it.
#50
Not a hack but a tip.
When googling or binging something and you keep having the same few websites clog up the search results or can type -[website name]
For example
-amazon.com.
Sarah Belt 7 months ago
Search engines were originally built for boolean search requests (the "-" equates to "NOT"). It's very useless for fine tuning modern searches.
Patricia Steward 7 months ago
Hrm, I read it was -site:amazon.com (the * doesn't seem to work, though).
#51
Throw a corn cob in the microwave for 4.5 minutes (leaves and all).
As soon as it's done take it out and chip off the fat round end. Quickly squish the tip and the corn slides out with no leaves or threads.
It's real fast food. Great when you have kids to feed fast (cool in cold water).
#52
I have myself as a contact in my phone and text myself reminders and to-do lists constantly.
#53
I (74M) wish more Men realized that just listening to a Woman will make them like you more. Asking Women about themselves with genuine interest will seal the deal.
Phantom Phoenix 7 months ago
Some guys don't seem to realise that women are people...
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#54
With fitted sheets, the tag in the sheet is always in the right corner.
Hiram's Friend 7 months ago (edited)
If it doesn't, you'd removed it. At least in the US.
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Biana Weatherford 7 months ago
Which right? When you are standing at the foot looking up or when you are laying flat on your back?
Rachel Ackley 7 months ago
I just get striped sheet sets. Never have to guess which way the sheet goes... and, I'm lazy.
#55
There are websites where you can watch every TV show, movie, sporting event etc. completely free. I've gotten rid of so many subscription services thanks to this.
Lady Eowyn 7 months ago
I use TubiTV.com; Pluto.com; Plex.com There are others.
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#56
Percentage are reversible.
16% of 75 is the same as 75% of 16.
Michael Largey 7 months ago
How to compute a 20% tip - move the decimal point one to the left and double that.
CF 7 months ago
All of my decimal calculations are done like that and based on 10x, nothing else works well with my brain
Load More Replies... Robin Roper 7 months ago
My dad taught me this. He also taught me to do percentages "backward." If I'm shopping and an item is 30% off. I round the price to the next closest round number (usually, this is just a few pennies) then multiply it by 70 then move the decimal. It's way quicker than finding the 30% off then subtracting that from the original price.
IORN 7 months ago
You just calculated the reduced price directly. Multiplying by 70 and dividing by 100 is finding out what 70% is...
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I roll instead of folding my towels; they stack better and come out more easily and fit better in the cupboard.
Papa 7 months ago
Would someone please explain to me how rolled towels stack better than folded ones? I fail to see how stacking cylinders works better than stacking something that's flat.
Boo 7 months ago
Some people use the rolled towels for aesthetic purposes. I prefer them folded as they fit on the shelves better.
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#58
Using google and adding 'reddit' at the end to find a community of people who experienced the same issues as you.
#59
Word files are just ZIP files. Change the .docx extension to .zip and unzip the contents into a folder. There will be a subfolder in there with all of the graphics, so you don't have to scroll through the entire document doing right-click > Save As a kerjillion times.
Grm Moore 7 months ago
The idea that Word files are just renamed ZIP files is largely true, but with a caveat. While .docx files are indeed ZIP containers, they also contain XMLMicrosoft Office 2007 introduced the .docx format, which is a ZIP archive containing several XML files. Sure isn't the case with older ones.
#60
Get more sleep. That’s it. It makes your entire life better.
#61
You can Google almost any error message and find the fix in minutes. It’s like cheating at adulthood.
Anonymouse 7 months ago
PLUS, you can get a great job in IT, since that is what we mostly do...
#62
If you want to untie a plastic bag that's closed with a tight double knot, don't try to pull the knot apart. Take one of the ends that's sticking out of the knot, twist it really tight, and push it into the knot. Easy as.
#63
Cut open your “empty” lotion/product bottles. There’s so much more in there just waiting for you to scrap out.
#64
If you feel frozen with anxiety, get something to eat with enough protein in, even if you don't want it, you will feel better after.
#65
Instead of hitting backspace 10x when you misspell a word and want to retype it you hold control and when you backspace it deletes the whole word.
#66
Work pro tip, particularly if you are in an office/corporate environment: Just doing your work silently isn’t enough. There is a reason those most vocal are usually who get promoted. It might be unnatural, but you need people to know the work you’re delivering. You have to be comfortable humble-bragging to keep climbing.
Hiram's Friend 7 months ago
Except for sucking up to the union hierarchy.
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Those thick plastic bands that wrap shipping boxes can be removed without a knife or scissors, just look where the two ends connect and flip the band over, grab the loose tab there a give it a yank, most of the time they they will just disconnect.
#68
Always confused which side your gas tank is located? Look on your dash and there will be a little arrow pointing in the direction of your gas tank. It is an arrow by a gas symbol.
InfamousBerry34 7 months ago
If you can't find one then it is whichever side the pump is on the picture!
#69
I'm 31 and RECENTLY learned how to lift the top of my oven up to clean under it, I'd been using a brush through the gaps for years.... And how to take the bottom drawer out so I can clean under the oven. Once I realized I felt like such an idiot for not knowing!!
Pferdchen 7 months ago
When cleaning the oven itself, it only takes about 15 seconds to remove the door; makes the cleaning so much easier!
Boo 7 months ago
Not all doors. My double oven is a built in. I have to unbolt the oven itself from the cabinet walls to slide out, then remove the doors. It's more hassle than what it's worth.
Load More Replies... Ace 7 months ago
Sounds like something specific to a particular type or model, I can't even work out what 'top' part of an oven could conceivably be lifted up.
Tropical Tarot 7 months ago
Doesn't work on a glass top but on some models the entire top pulls up.
#70
Adding peanut butter to oatmeal to not only make it tastier, but more satiating. People complain about oatmeal and usually it’s because they haven’t added some good flavor to it or a fat to it to keep you full.
Regina Holt 7 months ago
I put raisins in, but I put the raisins in water and microwave them before adding to oatmeal, that makes them super plump.
#71
In Microsoft Word, if you select text and press Shift + F3, you cycle through ALL CAPS, no caps, and First word caps.
#72
Ctrl + shift + T opens up the last closed tab in your browser.
Ugh, do I have to? 7 months ago
you can also double-click on an empty space next to your open tabs and it will give you the option to reopen closed tabs.
#73
Learn all the shortcut keys to become efficient at any programs you may be using; music production, photoshop, video editing softwares, blender, programming etc etc.
All you gotta do is find them in the manual of the programs or googleyoutube them.
#74
In a majority of computer programs as well as most popular operating systems You can select multiple items at a time that are not next to each other by holding the control key while clicking on them.
Similarly in a lot of programs if you click an item hold shift and then click the last item it will highlight everything in between.
#75
When you are using a roller to paint walls in your house, NEVER use one of those stupid roller trays. Get a 5 gallon bucket with a lid at your local home improvement store. Buy a roller screen that fits in the bucket. Pour some of the paint in the bucket and start rolling. Always also use a roller pole, don't hold that thing in your hand it's 10 times the work! Finally, when done, tap the roller cover into the paint, and put on the lid. You're ready to go tomorrow with only the roller frame to clean. Next day, insert end of roller frame into end of roller cover you left in the bucket with paint. Tap lightly on opposite end of roller frame, and cover will work it's way back onto frame. Hope this all makes sense, it is such a time and effort saver.
#77
If you have hiccup or sidestitch (running), you can rid of it by exhaling all the way till you have no more breath and then hold it for a few seconds.
Boo 7 months ago
What works for me when I have hiccups is to inhale, hold my breath for 10 seconds and then breathe out slowly.
Bartlet for world domination 7 months ago
Alternatively, when running, breathe in on the other foot.
#78
Hanging shirts on hangers. If you put your arm down the neck hole and hold the top of the hanger you can just pull the shirt down on top of it. Then you can stack like five shirts on your arm and hang them fast as hell.
Didn't realize how hard that was to verbally explain til I tried.
JollyJollyDingDong:
Visual demonstration I found on YT (skip to 30 sec).
#79
When opening a new deodorant don’t try to pull the inner cap off, instead twist the bottom to raise the deodorant and push the seal out.
#80
If you press and hold the spacebar on your phone keyboard, it turns into a trackpad so you can move the cursor around. I've watched grown adults lose their minds when they learn this.
#81
Fill your thermos with hot water and let it sit for 5 minutes before adding your hot drinks (dump the hot water out before adding the drink).
That things burn your mouth 8 hours later.
#82
On an iPhone, when trying to add an app into a folder and struggling to put it into it because the folder always jumps; hold one finger on the icon until they’re all shaking, and press the folder you’d like to place it into.
#83
Fancy Zones for any office job that uses a lot of windows/tabs.
You can preset any size and just hold shift while you drag that box onto your zone and it will automatically snap to the size and location you set.
Edit. Similarly, WIN + L Arrow or R Arrow will automatically resize the window to take up half the screen. .
#84
When using the free version of the app MyFitnessPal in the US, you can no longer use the barcode scanner to add the foods you want to track easily. You can set your location to the UK, for instance, and the barcode feature is then available. Just go into your profile to set your location.
#85
When the bar or restaurant uses paper napkins for coasters, salt it generously. It will prevent the napkin from sticking to the glass.
#86
You can make home made chips better than any store bought ones using your air fryer.
Cut them (leave skin on) and then throw them in salted boiling water for 7 minutes.
Just before they go soft, drain them, salt, pepper a pinch of onion and garlic powder and then toss in oil. Air fryer at 180C for 17 minutes and you have better chips/fries than any junk you get in a bag. If you want to go extra fancy, use butter instead of oil and add in chilli powder for a kick.
#87
You can just eat kiwis with the skin on. It’s not like velcro in your mouth, it just disappears.
#88
I got tired of using the mouse to shutdown my computer and don't like holding the down the power button so I found the hotkey sequence to shutdown:
WinKey + X, U, U.
MotorcycleDoggo 7 months ago
Alt+F4 will bring up the shutdown menu if there are no programs on the desktop, it will close whichever program has focus first (WinKey+D to just minimize everything)
Rick Murray 7 months ago
Or rummage in the settings to make the power button perform a shutdown, so when you're done you can just prod the power button once.
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The Majestic Opossum 7 months ago
I took so many screen shots in this post that I'll likely never look at again 😂 (ADHD brain)
CD Mills 7 months ago (edited)
Charcoal briquettes wrapped in a coffee filter can be placed under sinks, in closets, and in other places that get stale air or are musty. They absorb odors pretty well for a long time, too. Edit: I forgot to add that they are great to put in shoes(wrapped up, of course) to absorb sneaker stench.
The Majestic Opossum 7 months ago
I took so many screen shots in this post that I'll likely never look at again 😂 (ADHD brain)
CD Mills 7 months ago (edited)
Charcoal briquettes wrapped in a coffee filter can be placed under sinks, in closets, and in other places that get stale air or are musty. They absorb odors pretty well for a long time, too. Edit: I forgot to add that they are great to put in shoes(wrapped up, of course) to absorb sneaker stench.
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