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6 Smartphone Repairs You Should Never Pay Someone to Fix

Got a wet cell phone? A shattered screen? These smartphone repair techniques should do the trick.


Fake Blood for Halloween: 3 Easy Ways to Make It

While it's easy to buy fake blood, it's more fun to whip it up in your kitchen laboratory with ingredients...


20 Google Maps Tricks You’ll Want to Try Immediately

If you think Google Maps is just about getting from point A to point B, we've got some news for...


15 Things You’re Throwing Away—But Shouldn’t

Plastic bottles, glass jars, cardboard, old clothing and more are filling up our landfills. Do your part and help reduce...


How “Private” Is Private Browsing Mode?

You may think that switching over to incognito mode on your browser gives you max privacy, but the truth is...


7 Things You Can Make With All of Those Acorns

Winnie-the-Pooh's Piglet is not the only one that loves acorns. We love them too (just not to eat!).



27 Clever Uses for Petroleum Jelly You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

Keep a jar of petroleum jelly in every room of the house to help remove stains, protect valuables, stop squeaks,...

21 Clever Hacks to Make Everything in Your Home Smell Amazing

Sure, fresh flowers can help a room smell lovely, but what about the rest of the house? That's where these...


This Is How Often You Should Restart Your Phone

We live and die by our smartphone, rarely giving it the chance to reboot and refresh. But are you harming...


20 Tiny Everyday Changes You Can Make to Help the Environment

Yes, big changes are needed, but little ones add up. These simple lifestyle choices can reduce your carbon footprint—and make...



How Bad Is It to Use Public WiFi?

Public WiFi is extremely convenient, and, of course, free. But are the risks of logging on worth it?


14 Things Smart Homeowners Do Before Going on Vacation

From burglars to water damage, ensure you return to a safe and secure property by taking care of these few...


12 Hiding Places to Conceal Spare Keys and Other Valuables Outside Your Home

Store a spare key and other valuables safely so people won’t find them.


7 Clever Uses For Pencil Erasers You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

Think beyond your old math class homework, and consider these clever household uses for the humble eraser. (You'll never look...


7 Alarming Things a Hacker Can Do When They Have Your Email Address

Once a hacker has access to your email, they can access a lot more of your information. Here are some...

24 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do with Baby Shampoo

What's gentle enough to use to cleanse your baby's tender hair and skin but strong enough to wash your car?...


10 Things You Should Never Do When Hosting Houseguests

If you want to be a good host, it's important to know what will make your guests comfortable—and what will...


You Should Ditch the Top Sheet For Good—Here’s Why

Some people are for and against the top sheet—and feel very strongly about it. Here's one writer's opinion on the...


Is Your Phone Spying on You? A Surveillance Expert Weighs In

According to surveillance expert Valerie Steeves, your phone is listening to you in ways you may not have imagined.


8 Places You Should Never Charge Your Phone

When your battery is low, charging your phone at a public kiosk is tempting. But here's why it's risky to...


11 Things IT Professionals Don’t Want You to Know

Here's what your computer technician is actually thinking when you march into their office to get their help.

10 Ways You Can Help Save the Earth With Mason Jars

Want to slash your consumption of single use plastics? These clever new uses for Mason jars are a great way...


22 Brilliant Uses for Super Glue You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

You already use super glue when your child's favourite toy cracks, or for a quick fix to repair a broken...


How to Open a Bottle Without an Opener: 10 Tricks That Actually Work

Until every beer in the world comes with a screw-top, these DIY bottle-opening tricks will prove indispensable.


6 Genius Ways to Open a Wine Bottle Without a Corkscrew

Yes, it can be done with a pair of scissors, a house key or a shoe!


This Crazy Ice Trick Will Fix Furniture Dents in Your Carpet

Carpet dents are unsightly, but here’s a quick and simple trick that will fix them with little effort and no...


7 Things You Should Be Doing to Prevent Bed Bugs

Summer is the season for travel—which means you could pick up a bed bug while travelling and bring it home,...