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How to Clean and Polish Silver
If you're hosting a really fancy dinner party, you might be tempted to bring out your silverware; and yeah, I mean those utensils actually made out of real silver. Maybe you got them when great Aunt Sylvia died, maybe you're just trying to make sure none of your guests are actually werewolves in disguise. Maybe you just think silver is a girl's best friend.
Lorna VausePublished 6 years ago in LifehackHacks To Revive A Burnt Pan
We all have that one friend who is a total Martha Stewart in the kitchen. They know all the best kitchen hacks to make a delicious meal in seconds, and they never seem to burn anything. In fact, all their pasta magically becomes al dente and they even manage to make a turkey that's not dry for Thanksgiving. If you didn't know any better, you'd think they run one of the best cooking shows out there.
Mackenzie Z. KennedyPublished 6 years ago in LifehackWorst Life Hacks That You Should Never Try
We all know some life hacks to simplify things. Or at least they're supposed to. But sometimes things end up in the culture that just aren't true, like how it's easier to make a grilled cheese in a sideways toaster (it's not) or how you can make easy-peasy pancakes by putting the batter in a ketchup bottle (you can't). So, here's a list of some of the worst life hacks you should never try because they're just plain silly!
Ben KharakhPublished 6 years ago in LifehackBest DIY Gift Baskets Perfect for Any Occasion
The best route to take when you have not a clue what to gift is the handmade one. And what's easier than gift baskets? As one of the best DIY projects that take little to no time, look adorable, and will please just about anyone, theseDIY gift baskets are a great option.
April DemarcoPublished 6 years ago in LifehackReasons You Should Blister Pack Your Medications
If you currently take two or more types of medication, having all of your prescribed medications stored safely in one convenient blister pack will save a lot of time and hassle in the long run. For you and those you love. Below, are a few great reasons to ask your pharmacist to have all your medications in one blister pack. This may or may not result in an additional out of pocket cost. Paying a few extra dollars to blister pack your medications will definitely be worth it, whether it be for short or long periods of time.
Janelle OuelletPublished 6 years ago in Lifehack10 Ways to Learn a New Language
Learning a new language can be incredibly daunting, especially if you never have before. As someone who is multi-lingual, I have a few tricks up my sleeve in regards to learning and retaining a new set of vocabulary, as well as putting the language you've learned into use.
Emily HeanPublished 6 years ago in LifehackMortgage Tips for First-Time Homebuyers to Know
If you're like me, you have heard some serious horror stories from homebuyers who lost their homes during the Great Recession. Getting a mortgage is a risky endeavor which basically locks you into an agreement to pay on a home for the next decade or so—and if you're not wise, it can quickly be the cause of you filing for bankruptcy.
Ossiana TepfenhartPublished 6 years ago in LifehackHow to Add Six Chunks of Heavenly Chocolaty Designs to Your Home…
Chocolate. It’s comforting, stimulating, addictive and just plain good! But who knew the potential chocolate has to help us think inside and outside the box when it comes to home design? These six deliciously simple projects will not only elevate your choco warrior status as you recycle and upcycle, but they will also help curb your cravings for cocoa and make any chocoholic triangularly green with envy and smitten forever.
Michelle HunterPublished 6 years ago in LifehackAwesome Lifehacks for Household Tools
We have so many everyday household items laying around the house and are used for their specific duty. How nail filers are meant to just buff out nails, a hair clip for putting hair up, a bar of soap for cleanliness, and many more. But did you know all of those little items can do much more than what we really use them for? No one said that something is meant to be used for what they're designed to do!
Jennifer VioletPublished 6 years ago in Lifehack10 Reasons I Love Target!
I'm obsessed with Target. No, seriously, Target is my answer to all things in life. Need a shirt? Go to Target. Need bread? Go to Target. Need meds? Go to Target. Fake eyelashes? Shampoo? New pans? Pillows? Rug? Toys? TV? Bras? Diapers? Kids clothes? Xbox? GO TO TARGET! I love Target so much that I would consider getting that damn Target dog or giant red entry ball tattooed on my body if it meant I could spend more time at Target.
Jus L'amorePublished 6 years ago in LifehackSuper Surprising Life Hacks with WD-40 You Can Use
WD-40 is literally a miracle worker in a can. It can help you in many situations if you don't exactly know where to turn to. However, if you don't know what it is, WD-40 is the trademark name for a spray that penetrates oil and displaces water that gives surfaces lubrication and protection against moisture. Meaning it can remove stains, glue, marks, etc. off of surfaces. It's also a great lubrication when you're dealing with a sticky or jammed situation.
George NekilanPublished 6 years ago in LifehackHow to Write a Perfect Thank You Note: A Crash Course for Beginners
In this day and age, shooting off a quick "thank you" text can seem like enough after receiving a gift, but not everyone who gifts us is from our generation, and sometimes the short period of time it takes to write a real "thank you" can make someone's day.
Robin OwensPublished 6 years ago in Lifehack