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6 Smartphone Repairs You Should Never Pay Someone to Fix
Got a wet cell phone? A shattered screen? These smartphone repair techniques should do the trick.
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Fake Blood for Halloween: 3 Easy Ways to Make It
While it's easy to buy fake blood, it's more fun to whip it up in your kitchen laboratory with ingredients...
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20 Google Maps Tricks You’ll Want to Try Immediately
If you think Google Maps is just about getting from point A to point B, we've got some news for...
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15 Things You’re Throwing Away—But Shouldn’t
Plastic bottles, glass jars, cardboard, old clothing and more are filling up our landfills. Do your part and help reduce...
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How “Private” Is Private Browsing Mode?
You may think that switching over to incognito mode on your browser gives you max privacy, but the truth is...
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7 Things You Can Make With All of Those Acorns
Winnie-the-Pooh's Piglet is not the only one that loves acorns. We love them too (just not to eat!).
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This Woman Turned Laundry Baskets Into Spooky Halloween Decorations—Here’s How
Don't blow your budget when decorating for Halloween!
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27 Clever Uses for Petroleum Jelly You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner
Keep a jar of petroleum jelly in every room of the house to help remove stains, protect valuables, stop squeaks,...
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21 Clever Hacks to Make Everything in Your Home Smell Amazing
Sure, fresh flowers can help a room smell lovely, but what about the rest of the house? That's where these...
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This Is How Often You Should Restart Your Phone
We live and die by our smartphone, rarely giving it the chance to reboot and refresh. But are you harming...
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20 Tiny Everyday Changes You Can Make to Help the Environment
Yes, big changes are needed, but little ones add up. These simple lifestyle choices can reduce your carbon footprint—and make...
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How Bad Is It to Use Public WiFi?
Public WiFi is extremely convenient, and, of course, free. But are the risks of logging on worth it?
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14 Things Smart Homeowners Do Before Going on Vacation
From burglars to water damage, ensure you return to a safe and secure property by taking care of these few...
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12 Hiding Places to Conceal Spare Keys and Other Valuables Outside Your Home
Store a spare key and other valuables safely so people won’t find them.
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7 Clever Uses For Pencil Erasers You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner
Think beyond your old math class homework, and consider these clever household uses for the humble eraser. (You'll never look...
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7 Alarming Things a Hacker Can Do When They Have Your Email Address
Once a hacker has access to your email, they can access a lot more of your information. Here are some...
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24 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do with Baby Shampoo
What's gentle enough to use to cleanse your baby's tender hair and skin but strong enough to wash your car?...
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10 Things You Should Never Do When Hosting Houseguests
If you want to be a good host, it's important to know what will make your guests comfortable—and what will...
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You Should Ditch the Top Sheet For Good—Here’s Why
Some people are for and against the top sheet—and feel very strongly about it. Here's one writer's opinion on the...
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Is Your Phone Spying on You? A Surveillance Expert Weighs In
According to surveillance expert Valerie Steeves, your phone is listening to you in ways you may not have imagined.
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8 Places You Should Never Charge Your Phone
When your battery is low, charging your phone at a public kiosk is tempting. But here's why it's risky to...
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11 Things IT Professionals Don’t Want You to Know
Here's what your computer technician is actually thinking when you march into their office to get their help.
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10 Ways You Can Help Save the Earth With Mason Jars
Want to slash your consumption of single use plastics? These clever new uses for Mason jars are a great way...
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22 Brilliant Uses for Super Glue You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner
You already use super glue when your child's favourite toy cracks, or for a quick fix to repair a broken...
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How to Open a Bottle Without an Opener: 10 Tricks That Actually Work
Until every beer in the world comes with a screw-top, these DIY bottle-opening tricks will prove indispensable.
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6 Genius Ways to Open a Wine Bottle Without a Corkscrew
Yes, it can be done with a pair of scissors, a house key or a shoe!
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This Crazy Ice Trick Will Fix Furniture Dents in Your Carpet
Carpet dents are unsightly, but here’s a quick and simple trick that will fix them with little effort and no...
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7 Things You Should Be Doing to Prevent Bed Bugs
Summer is the season for travel—which means you could pick up a bed bug while travelling and bring it home,...