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In the spring of 2017, I had two sweaters, four shirts, three pairs of pants, a jumpsuit, and three pairs of shoes. I didn't wear it all.
By Emily Grace Gill8 years ago in Lifehack
Surprising Aluminum Foil Life Hacks You Never Knew About
Aluminum foil is one of those things that everyone keeps around the house, and everyone assumes has just one use. Most people already know they can wrap up food safely and easily with a little square of foil. Yet, there's so much more you could be using foil for — and it could seriously cut down on how much money you spend.
By Mackenzie Z. Kennedy8 years ago in Lifehack
Wedding Photo Ideas You Need to Try
As one of the most important events in your life, the wedding has to be marked the right way. Every aspect of it has to reflect you and your relationship — from celebration itself, over the wedding dress, all the way to photos (especially the photos). And of course, who wants those boring, "bride standing beside the groom smiling" wedding photos in the 21st century? The new age photography techniques and technology, along with well-trained photographers, allows us to create memories that look so artistic they’re almost out of this world. And if you can’t find the inspiration, here are some ideas you should consider.
By Nina Sanders8 years ago in Lifehack
Life Hacks Every Girl Should Know
Being a girl is hard. Ladies have to deal with double standards, insane demands from society, having to protect their bodily autonomy on a daily basis...the list goes on and on.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Lifehack
How To Manage Your "Wall Warts"
Most people own or have owned more than two or three (in most cases MANY) electronic devices (like cordless phones, digital cameras, cell phones, tablets, Personal Computers, Image Scanners, Printers, IP Cameras). If that description fits you, you probably have a bunch of "wall warts" sitting in drawers all over your house. If you have ever moved, you have probably accidentally separated one or more of the devices from their chargers or power supplies. This is frustrating because eventually you collect all the adapters, chargers, and power supplies into one place and can't figure out which one goes with which device. If this resonates with you at all, read on.
By Tim Mrva8 years ago in Lifehack
Most Useful Light Life Hacks That May Surprise You. Top Story - October 2017.
We all need light in our house. In the kitchen, bathroom, living room, bed room, even in our fridge there's light. Anywhere that needs to be lit has light. How else would we see during the night?
By Rachel Blanchard8 years ago in Lifehack
Saving Money the Easy Way
Do you find it hard to save money to buy that special Tech Gadget you have always wanted to get? It's so painful to just cough up the cash to go out and buy it outright, and it is a matter of discipline to save a little bit out of each paycheck. You always find a different use for that cash that is sitting around. Well, I discovered a simple, painless, fool-proof way to save between $110 and $140 in as short as a few months. This could work for you, too!
By Tim Mrva8 years ago in Lifehack
Best Pinterest Crafts for Home
What's a cozy home without adorable and unique accessories around the house? Home decorations give each room their very own mood and style -- and doesn't make the room dull and lifeless. Fill your kitchen with radiant potted flowers and your living room with paintings and modern, abstract pieces. But there is one downside to making your house a stylish one. The expenses to these pieces.
By Jacqueline Hanikeh8 years ago in Lifehack
Easy DIY Art Projects
Not every person has artistic talent, and that's why sites like CakeWrecks exist. Simply put, there are some people out there who can turn a step-by-step Pinterest project into an unmitigated disaster that's not even remotely recognizable when compared to what it's supposed to look like.
By Stephanie Gladwell8 years ago in Lifehack
How to Sweep Out Old Debt Before the End of the Year
Debt is no easy subject to tackle. In most households, debt is a crippling factor that can ruin credit scores, loan applications, and personal financial life. This is why most people refuse to even pay off their debt, knowing in the back of their minds that they’ll never be free of it. However, it’s important to take a stance today and start clearing off your debt pile. With the end of the year only a few months out, here are a few ways you can start sweeping out old debt before you take the plunge into 2018.
By Pat Cooper8 years ago in Lifehack
Organizing Tips for a Perfect Home Renovation
Even though a complete home renovation can drag and be stressful, don’t let that stop you from creating a home of your dreams. All you need to do to make your renovation less traumatic for you, your family, and your contractors is to be well-organized. If you create a good work plan, you will save money, time, and your nerves, and here’s how you can do it.
By Carolin Petterson8 years ago in Lifehack
Five Ways to Save on Halloween This Fall
With Halloween arriving soon, it’s time to start prepping your home for this festive season. However, don’t believe that you have to go bankrupt spending money on Halloween decorations, candy, or costumes. Believe it or not, The National Retail Federation estimates that the average person spends nearly $80 on Halloween gear, with a national total of $4.7 billion. To help you lower your cost and save on Halloween this year, follow these money-saving tips below.
By Pat Cooper8 years ago in Lifehack