Life Hacking

  • July 14, 2010

Make life easier on yourself with our tips, tricks, and shortcuts.

21 videos

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How To Use Mouthwash For More Than Bad Breath

Find out how mouthwash can multitask for you.

General Personal Care from Seaworthy

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How To Get Into Your House With a Credit Card When You’re Locked Out

Uh, oh. You’re at your front door without a key. If you’ve got a credit card, see if you can get it to open the door before you use it to pay for a locksmith.

Home Security from bry9000

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How To Open a Wine Bottle Without a Corkscrew

There’s nothing worse than grabbing a nice bottle of wine and realizing you don’t have a corkscrew. Don’t panic—we’re going to help you get into that sucker.

Wine - General from rsansivero

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How To Peel a Potato in 10 Seconds

Does the idea of peeling potatoes deter you from cooking them as often as you’d like? Try this trick.

Cooking Basics from michaelrsanchez

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  • 49,628 views
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How To Reuse Pantyhose and Stockings

Don’t throw away those ripped or saggy nylons! There are tons of useful things you can do with them.

General Home Economics from jlamont

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How To Use a Banana in Seven Unexpected Ways

Don’t throw out that banana peel—or that overly ripe banana. Put them to good use around your house instead.

General Housekeeping from BajillionairesClub

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How To Use Beer in Unexpected Ways

Beer has a variety of household uses, many of which may surprise you.

General Home from wogelife

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How To Use Peanut Butter in Unusual Ways

Peanut butter has many uses in addition to being a healthy treat.

General Housekeeping from wogelife

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How To Remove Furniture Scratches With a Walnut

Cover up scratches on wood furniture by using this simple technique with a walnut.

General Housekeeping from mvazqu

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How To Clean With Alka-Seltzer

Who knew? The same fizzing action that gets rid of indigestion can also get rid of many kinds of stains. Best of all, cleaning with Alka-Seltzer takes no elbow grease.

General Housekeeping from Darlene212

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  • 9,122 views
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How To Reuse Everyday Items

Your friends might think you’ve gone totally gonzo for green, but learning to put household items to surprising recycled uses saves you money and helps the environment.

Waste Reduction and Re-Use from shahb

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How To Make a Fire Extinguisher Out Of Kitchen Supplies

This is a great way to build your own fire extinguisher using scientific principles and ordinary household items.

Science & Technology Projects from Saysa

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How To Tidy Up in Three Minutes

Company’s on the way and your place looks like a disaster site? You’ve got 3 minutes…. Go!

General Housekeeping from carlo_scialla

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How To Hard-Boil an Egg So It Peels Easily

Have you ever thrown out a perfectly good hard-boiled egg because you got so frustrated trying to peel it? Here’s how to cook the perfectly-peelable egg.

Breakfast from SheriffThompson

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How To Use Aspirin in Unusual Ways

Aspirin is not only used for health benefits, but can be used for all kinds of unusual remedies.

General Housekeeping from curtiskent

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How To Use a Potato in Unusual Ways

Potatoes may be full of vitamins, but they're also full of hidden uses.

General Housekeeping from Russell_Belleret

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How To Seal a Bag Of Chips Without a Clip

Twist ties and bag clips are for sissies. Here’s how to keep an open bag of chips fresh with your bare hands.

General Home Economics from michaelrsanchez

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  • 6,471 views
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How To Use a Coffee Filter For More Than Making Coffee

Discover the versatility of coffee filters by learning all the things they can do besides straining your java.

General Home Economics from jlamont

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How To Cook More Than Rice in a Rice Cooker

You don't need a stove to whip up pasta, soup, vegetables, meat, or even dessert—all you need is a rice cooker!

Cooking Equipment from BajillionairesClub

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How To Use a Potato in Unusual Ways

Potatoes may be full of vitamins, but they're also full of hidden uses.

General Housekeeping from Russell_Belleret

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  • 2,729 views
  • Added over 2 years ago

How To Use Your Ice Cube Tray in Creative Ways

Put your old ice cube trays to use by satisfying organizational needs around your home.

Cooking Equipment from ssproductions

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