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Dump Your Luggage On Your Bed To Prevent Unpacking Procrastination

The last thing you want to do when you get home from holidays is unpack. Give yourself motivation by putting your stuff between you and sleep.

15 June 2013

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Colour-Code Your Kids To Keep The Peace And Organise Your Family

As an only child, I didn’t know how quickly sibling rivalry began. When my own kids were toddlers, they seemed to argue and fight over every little thing. The absolute best parenting hack that I have relied on is colour-coding the kids. I still rely on it in some areas. Here’s how to do it and everywhere it applies.

14 June 2013

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Avoid Hanger Bumps When Hanging Jumpers

Most people hang jumpers like they would hang a shirt or jacket, but the weight of the material means the hanger can create bumps on the garment’s shoulders. Fortunately, there’s a way to avoid this problem.

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DIY Roll-Out Pantry Saves Space In Your Kitchen

Ever feel like you have more food than you do shelves, and no space to add new ones? Instructables user ratmax00 solved this problem by creating a roll-out set of shelves next to his fridge.

13 June 2013

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Fix Stretched Jumper Cuffs With A Hair Dryer

Have a jumper you love but don’t want to wear because the sleeves and cuffs are all stretched out? There’s an easy way to fix them and keep your arms toasty: grab a hair dryer.

11 June 2013

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Ask LH: How Can I Ease The Transition When My Significant Other Moves In?

Dear Lifehacker, My boyfriend is going to be moving into my apartment soon. I’ve been living the single life for many years, and I don’t have much experience sharing bank accounts, living space or things like that. What should we do to make living together easier?

8 June 2013

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Keep Your Top Sheet Firmly In Place On Your Bed With A Knot

You make your bed with the best of intentions, but tossing and turning throughout the night can pull a loose top sheet into strange and tangled positions. If you want to keep it in the right place, redditor Midgers suggests making a knot or two.

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Make A Custom Bit Holder With Foam Rubber And A Piece Of Wood

Drill bits are incredibly easy to lose. Even if you have a case built specifically for bits you’re still bound to lose one now and again. Over on Instructables, user bobzjr shows you how to build a simple, at-a-glance style bit holder using a piece of foam rubber floor tile.

5 June 2013

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Use A Putty Knife As A Spatula

Sure, you can buy any number of kitchen utensils in your favourite home furnishings store, but a better place to shop might be the hardware store. A cheap putty knife, for example, makes for a better spatula and scraper than your garden-variety kitchen tool.

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Use Rubber Feet To Keep Picture Frames Straight

Getting picture frames to stay straight usually requires a level or a good eye. Reformed villain blog Evil Mad Scientist suggests placing rubber feet on the back of your frames to keep them in place.

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