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Baking Soda and Vinegar Science
I hate when the rubber on my shoes gets all dirty. Clorox helps, but is toxic to the environment. I thought, "What can I use that will clean the dirt off and not harm the environment?" I decided to try something different: a vinegar and water mixture.
Holly LeathermanPublished 6 years ago in LifehackReduce Your Waste!
Hi everyone, my name is Wohali and I am proud to say I live a zero waste life style. I look around at my community and see how much change we can make if we just do a small few changes to our daily routine! Now the first thing I would like to mention that is a key to start making a change is awareness. Awareness about all the small trash that’s accumulating in your day to day lives. Things like plastic straws and to-go containers. (Styrofoam is the WORST.)
Wohali StevensonPublished 6 years ago in LifehackHow To Say No
We all know somebody who never takes no for an answer. Or, maybe you're just not that great at saying no. Below are 75 different ways you can say no, ranging from polite for your boss to firmly declining for that telemarketer to mildly offensive when that jerk on the street won't leave you alone.
Samantha De YarmanPublished 6 years ago in Lifehack5 Homemade Christmas Decorations!
Alright, you guys! So there are those who absolutely LOVE Christmas and just want to put up Christmas everything as soon as Thanksgiving hits. I am one of those people. I ABSOLUTELY love Christmas and it's my favorite holiday ever. I always have to fight the urge before Thanksgiving to put up Christmas decorations. So here are a few ideas on DIY decorations for Christmas.
Alix NicolePublished 6 years ago in LifehackImportant DIY Tips Every Homeowner Should Know
Owning your own place, or even renting your own place, is expensive. Like, really expensive. While affording rent alone can be a feat for some, the truth is that most people will panic the moment they discover that they need something repaired in their home. It's understandable; repairs are not cheap!
Mackenzie LuPublished 6 years ago in Lifehack10 Holiday Gifts for the Weirdos in Your Life
Picking the right holiday gifts for the people in your life can be a challenge. Some people want practical items, others want gift cards or cash, and then there are the people who need something a bit more specific. You know which friends or family members these are; the ones who go hunting for Bigfoot, can't help bringing up "fun facts" about serial killers during family events, or maybe claim to have seen a UFO once or twice. Just remember that even the weirdos in your life deserve appropriate gifts during the season of giving that they will love. Best of all, every one of these items is super affordable at $20 or less!
Austyn CastelliPublished 6 years ago in Lifehack- Top Story - November 2017
4 Gift Ideas for the Picky Ones in your Family!
So around Christmas time or birthday time, there is always that loved one that is either very hard to shop for or they are picky and will more than likely turn their nose up at whatever you give them. And when you ask them what do they want, it's like picking teeth to get it out of them that you just want to rip your hair out. I have a couple of those in my family and have devised ways to get them something for Christmas or birthday and save myself the headache and make them happy. I am also the same way once it comes to gifts so these tips are coming from a picky one. So here are a few tips and hopefully one of these will help you out on birthdays and holidays!
Alix NicolePublished 6 years ago in Lifehack 10 Best Morning LifeHacks
We all know the struggle — you're tired, it's early, you're in your nice warm bed and don't want to leave. Mornings can be hard! But what you might not know yet is that there are a few simple ways to make your life just that little bit easier in the mornings.
Don't Just Shop, Be Smart at It!
With the economy fluctuating like a roller-coaster ride over the past few years, the inflation rates are huge and the prices for everything are going up by the day. That holds true for the stuff we use on a daily basis like groceries, toiletries, baby products, stationery, medicines, etc. Even when it comes to travelling or taking loans, things have become a bit on the steeper side for the average earner. In such a scenario, how can one help himself and his pocket? Does he stop buying the stuff that he needs? Does he stop stepping out of the house for an occasional vacation?
Sukriti TanejaPublished 6 years ago in LifehackDIY Raspberry Pi Hobby Computer Build for Less Than $180
Hello everyone. These days everyone needs a computer. From work to fun, it is a necessity. But while there are many cheap older computers available, generally they fail because of the demands of modern technology. So what I had in mind was to create a cheap build, using only the parts I had available around the house. The great thing about this build is that you can replace anything in this list except the USB hub and the processor and it will work as a charm. This is what I came up with (note that the Raspberry Pi was the only new thing I bought, the rest was available). If you want to build an exact replica of mine go below. Note that this is a workstation build for gaming and video editing; the processor requirement will go up considerably so look elsewhere.
Abdullah MasoodPublished 6 years ago in Lifehack5 Ramen Hacks for College Kids
Take your ramen to the next level with these super easy and delicious tricks. 1. Add Real Ingredients For college students, ramen noodles are a main course meal (well that and easy-mac but that's not the point). From time to time we need something REAL, not the artificial peas and freeze dried meat that usually comes with our ramen. One hack that can really take your noodles to a different level is adding some authentic ingredients. I'm not saying that ramen isn't real, but the things that are thrown in aren't exactly fresh. Now for me my cafeteria has a serve yourself salad bar with chicken, carrots, peas, etc. So to obtain some fresh ingredients, your own cafeteria is your best bet. Cut up some chicken, throw in some onions, go wild and make that 65 cent cup noodle a gourmet meal.
Shelby CramerPublished 6 years ago in LifehackBest Gift Ideas for Crafters
You are bound to have at least one person in your life who loves to do DIY projects and some extreme crafting on the weekends. Don't worry about surfing Pinterest for hours; we've made the perfect list of all things crafters would love to unwrap.
Kelsey LangePublished 6 years ago in Lifehack