Hacks

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20 Clever New Uses For Old Nail Polish

It turns out the usefulness of nail polish isn't limited to your nails. Check out these extraordinary ways to put ordinary nail polish to work around the house.

Why You Should Think Twice Before Tossing That Butter Wrapper in the Trash

Discover five clever ways to put butter wrappers to work all around the kitchen.


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12 Clever Uses For Pillowcases You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

Got old bedding collecting dust in the linen closet? Put it to work all around the house with these clever...


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Brilliant Steel Wool Hacks You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

If you're only using steel wool to scrub your pots, you're tapping just a fraction of its potential! Find out...


Your iPhone’s Volume Buttons Are Loaded with Hidden Features

While their primary goal is to control sound, your iPhone's volume buttons can actually do much more than you think.

This Waxed Paper Hack Will Get Rid of Grease and Dust in Your Kitchen

Your humble roll of waxed paper can make chores so much easier.


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If You’re Only Using Ammonia to Clean Jewelry, You’re Tapping Just a Fraction of Its Pot...

Ammonia often plays second fiddle to bleach, but it’s one of the most powerful cleaning products in your arsenal.


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How to Cook Corn on the Cob in the Microwave

Learn how to cook corn on the cob in the microwave so the only thing standing between you and those...


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Summer Car Hacks Every Driver Should Know

Quick fixes for some of the most common summer driving dilemmas.


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This Clever Landscaping Trick Will Transform Your Yard

Ever wish you could reorganize your garden after seeing how the mature plants look? Here's a genius way to do...


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7 Healthy Reasons to Eat More Cantaloupe This Summer

The humble cantaloupe seems to make up 90 percent of most fruit salads—but it's loaded with nutrients that are beneficial...


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The Filthiest Items in Your Home (and How to Clean Them!)

Areas that are tough to clean—whether it's because they're tricky to reach or take too much elbow-grease—are often the most...


The Simple Trick That Keeps Ice Cubes From Sticking Together

You'll never have to chisel ice cubes apart again!

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Cool Uses for Ice Cubes All Around the House

If you're only using ice cubes to keep your drinks chilled, you're tapping just a fraction of their potential.


This Little-Known Travel Hack Will Help You Get More Legroom on Your Flight—For Free

Legrooms for Google Flights doesn't cost a dime and is the secret to getting more space whenever you fly.


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The Genius Trick to Soften Ice Cream That’s Hard as a Brick

...And more clever kitchen hacks that will save you time, money and effort.


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20 Clever Uses for Plastic Wrap You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

If you're only using plastic wrap to keep your leftovers fresh, you're tapping just a fraction of its potential.


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Why You Need to Stop Charging Your Phone Overnight

...And other surprising ways you're shortening the life of your smart devices.


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Why You Should Never Throw Out an Old Garden Hose

When your old garden hose springs a leak or two, don't throw it out! Here are five clever ways to...


You’ve Been Using a Whisk Wrong This Whole Time

In the latest viral video taking over the Internet, a pro chef reveals the secret technique that will save time—and...


How to Organize Your Nightstand—And Why You Should

Nightstand doubling as a dumping ground? Organizing it is easier than you think, and it might even help you sleep...


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Never Do This to Your Lawn

Want lush green landscaping all summer long? Avoid these common lawn care mistakes.

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This Brilliant Hack Will Make Your Cheese Last Longer

...And more thrifty ways to put a pantry staple to work all around the house.


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Don’t Toss That Wine Cork in the Trash Just Yet!

You may be unable to turn water into wine, but you *can* turn those old corks into something useful.


Brilliant Uses For Dryer Lint in Your Back Yard and Garden

When dryer lint piles up, it can become a fire hazard. But before you toss it in the trash, consider...


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How to Unclog a Toilet Without a Plunger

Five tricks worth trying if you're ever faced with this nightmare scenario.


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Clever Coffee Can Hacks That’ll Save You Time, Money and Effort

Emptied all of the coffee out of the coffee can? Don't throw it out just yet! Here are 15 genius...


Why You Should Always Open Your Car Door With Your Right Hand

The so-called "Dutch reach" could save lives—so why don't we teach it in Canada?