Category: Hacks

A thorough study of a subject requires more than just reading or watching a video. It helps to discuss and apply new knowledge, which is […]

After what we were told how to unbutton his clothes , we asked if it is possible with the trousers, so naturally, we went to […]

When it comes time to remodel the floor, removing the existing material usually becomes a headache. It will probably take a professional to remove tile […]

Once you take your baby-sized shirt out of the dryer, you can discard it like a new cleaning rag. Fortunately, there is a good chance […]

We are already halfway to 2021, and this year we have tried hard how best to manage our households. We are learning to be the […]

Tin foil is one of the most versatile items in the kitchen, arguably more versatile than you might think. You most likely use it for […]

An arrogant guest is a guest who is unlikely to be invited back. Nobody wants the type of guest who thinks they have complete freedom […]

We tend to think of a day as that one time span, a finite period during which you can either win or fail. But you […]

Nobody likes to empty the compost bin . If you’re unlucky enough, something sticks to the bottom, causing you to float above a pile of […]

Have you ever signed up for a free trial of an app because you’re curious what it looks like, but you really don’t want to […]

Where most people need to wipe their foreheads, my sweat glands trigger an unforgiving rush when it’s hot outside. The technical term for my situation […]

Remember HDTV? Full 1080p? Well, those days are long gone, baby! Now 4k is the minimum resolution you want to watch. Otherwise, what are you […]

There are endless uses for electrical tape . Super duct tape secures torn tents and makes wallets sturdy – kids even got scholarships to make […]

Feel free to say that opening a bag of chips can be frustrating. The seals in the bag may be stubbornly stuck together, or your […]

When our parenting editor Megan Walbert wrote a few weeks ago that she was determined to learn to love running , some of the comments […]

By now, we all know how important a long and strong password is. We know that with every new data breach in the news, we […]

While rubber gloves are durable, they don’t last forever, and if you find yourself suddenly having a hole in your favorite pair, big enough to […]

Believe it or not, spring has arrived, which means it’s time to tidy up our garden plans this year. The smartest gardeners have probably already […]

Before listerine killed germs in the mouth, it killed bacteria on the bathroom floor. Yes, back in the late 1800s, Listerine, which was originally developed […]

Wikipedia is one of the last bastions of public domain information on the Internet, and since it is relatively unaffected by the type of polarization […]

If you think about it, the fact that there is running water in our homes is just a miracle. Unlike other moments in history – […]

Vaseline is a product that can be found in just about every medicine cabinet, but it has many uses beyond the usual: to relieve minor […]

A bad door hinge is annoying enough, but it gets worse when you try to screw it back in before you realize the holes are […]

Taking a screenshot may sound simple enough, but chances are there is an even easier way to take a screenshot of what’s on your screen. […]

Candles create a great atmosphere, make the room smell good, and come in handy when the electricity goes out. We love their versatility, and naturally […]

Hairpins are cheap and easy to obtain in large quantities. Several years ago I bought a large box of hair clips for under $ 3 […]

Travel products website Minimus reports that 18% of travelers surveyed admitted that they often forgot to take their toothbrush with them. (Glad to hear I’m […]

In these difficult times, there is no such double-edged sword as “automatic renewal.” While it seems so convenient to automatically charge a monthly or yearly […]

Luxurious hotel sheets and towels are somehow always superior to any other bedding. It may be the thrill of a vacation, but good hotel bedding […]

Samsung recently announced that users of its flagship phone, the Galaxy S21 Ultra, will receive a stylus. Galaxy fans were delighted at the thought of […]

Bath bombs have two main functions: they look good and they smell good. The colored sand balls are designed to turn your bathtub into bubbling, […]

At this time last year, you may not have even thought about planting calendars, preparing the soil, or growing seasonal vegetables. But a year after […]

If you have trouble falling asleep, cold feet may be the problem (and I’m not talking about the fear of making a big decision). A […]

As a deterrent against theft, clothing stores attach security tags to certain items that will work if you try to leave by leaving a tag […]

Cast iron pans are great for everything from breakfast to baking , but the downside is that they require a little more maintenance than a […]

When Apple announced the launch of its expensive AirPods Max , they singled out a new, unheard-of feature: what they called “spatial audio.” Sure, “spatial […]

The thought of recording a video for yourself in the future sounds silly, prompting thoughts of third grade when you may have been asked to […]

When it comes to home cleaning, vinegar is the best assistant for DIYers, but the smell can be pungent. Of course, part of the benefit […]

Pet odors, smelly shoes, moldy wet laundry and everyday household odors: Febreze spray may not be enough to beat them. This is a problem that […]

At the time of this writing, wide swaths of the Midwest and Northeast are buried under mountains of snow, and the Pacific Northwest staggers to […]