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Save Energy This Winter
Whether it's saving money on bills, or trying to reduce our impact on the environment, there are lots of good reasons to resist turning on our central heating until we absolutely have to. Here are ten simple, cost-effective, and environmentally-friendly ways to stay warm this winter without cranking up the dial on our thermostat.
By Penny Blake5 years ago in Lifehack
How to Get Rid of Mice When They’ve Invaded Your Home
Picture this: After spending two weeks on a vacation with your family that you had all been dreaming of for months, you arrive home exhausted and ready to climb into the sheets of a familiar bed, not one of those lumpy and uncomfortable hotel beds. Just when you think it is about time to unload and recover, you come to find a load of mess and mice droppings. What do you do?
By Dennis McKonkie5 years ago in Lifehack
How to Fold a Foam Mattress
Foam mattresses are very popular for a number of reasons. They are super plush and offer good support during sleep. Unfortunately a foam mattress is not the most fun thing to deal with if you are moving or need to get rid of it for some other reason. You might think that they are difficult to fold and store. Fear not: It doesn't require that many steps to gain this new skill.
By Kevin Gardner5 years ago in Lifehack
How to Get Out of Handcuffs, Flexicuffs, and Duct Tape
You've been kidnapped, thrown into a dark room, and your hands are cuffed behind you. You can hear your nameless, faceless abductors through the thin walls laughing at your predicament. We've all been there a time or two, but if you have a very specific set of rather simple skills it won't take long for you to turn the tables on your would-be captors. They won't know what hit them... if, that is, you know how to get out of your restraints.
By Neal Litherland5 years ago in Lifehack
Host a Thanksmas Celebration!
As the mother of five small kids, I know how crazy holidays can get. Cooking, cleaning, shopping, dressing up, traveling, rushing and going into debt are just a few of the joys to look forward to from Thanksgiving until New Year’s Day. Why not take a day in between all that chaos to have a low-key Thanksmas celebration ? Invite who you want! Eat what you want! Wear what you want! Here are some details, as well as some dos and don’ts, for having a great annual Thanksmas* celebration!
By Kerrie McLoughlin5 years ago in Lifehack
Declutter Your Phone In 3 Easy Steps
I don’t just like minimalism for the aesthetic of it. It also just feels amazing as a lifestyle. It’s not always about having less things, or a clean room, but about how clear and light you feel when you’ve stripped every factor of your life down to the bare essentials.
By Sage + Cinnamon5 years ago in Lifehack
Are Unpaid Bills Causing You a Headache?
If the payment due date has passed, then chances are, a debt collector might engage with you to get the debt amount paid. These agencies are equipped to work with you, and help you in repaying your dues through systematic planning. It is always good to avoid such circumstances. But, let us understand how debt in collections work, so that you are aware of the actions you need to take if, God forbid, your debt gets high.
By Rashika Jain5 years ago in Lifehack