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De-Grease Unwashed Hair with Baby Powder

1:00AM Kevin Purdy | You’re almost out the door on a no-shower, rush-rush morning when you spot your reflection—and you totally look like you haven’t showered. The quick fix? Take about a teaspoon of baby powder, rub it into your hands or onto a trusted comb, and run it through your hair. This is one of those life hacks I don’t love admitting to thoroughly testing, but it’s saved my hair from looking like I woke up at a frat house on a number of frantic mornings. Good stuff to have around, too, as it can also quiet squeaky floors and shoes and even control ants. Got any other triage tips for no-shower hair? Post ‘em up in the comments. Photo by Abulic Monkey. How to get rid of oily hair fast! [eHow] More »

The Quick DIY Stud Finder

11:00AM Adam Pash | The video above details how to quickly throw together your own DIY stud finder on the cheap with nothing but a magnet and string. In essence, you’re just using the magnet to find nails in the wall, which would indicate there’s a stud there. The narrator seems a little confused about the purpose of the stud finder (he appears to suggest you don’t want to drive nails into the stud), but the method would still work, and you can even go simpler if you don’t feel like using string. Granted, stud finders themselves aren’t that expensive, so this is more of a quick solution if you don’t feel like heading to the store, but it’s perhaps a bit more exacting than knocking on the wall. Cheapest Stud Finder [Metacafe via DIY Life] More »

Keep Onions Fresh in Pantyhose

11:00AM Gina Trapani | Onions can stay fresh for up to six months (!)—if you store ‘em well. Over at the Serious Eats boards, a user points out that a Trader Joe’s onion label instructs the consumer to store them in pantyhose for maximum freshness. Web site eHow corroborates: Take a washed pair of used or new pantyhose and place the onions into the feet. Tie a knot in the pantyhose above each whole onion. Repeat this process until both legs are full or you have inserted all the onions. Hang the pantyhose in a cool, dry, and dark place, such as a pantry, closet, or cellar. When you need an onion? Just cut one off the hose. Apparently keeping the onions dry, able to breathe, separated, and suspended in the air maximizes their shelf life. You can also use mesh bags to the same effect. How to Store Whole Onions [eHow.com via Serious Eats] More »