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Ask LH: Do I Need Council Approval To Build My Kids A Cubby House?
6Dear Lifehacker, I recently read about a guy who got a letter from the council saying that he needed to apply for planning approval of a cubby house that he had built in his backyard over 12 months prior. (Apparently it’s the same deal as with a shed, requiring council approval.) Why is that the…
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Ask LH: Will Setting Up A ‘Dummy’ Security Camera Void My Insurance?
Dear Lifehacker, I want to set up some security cameras to deter would be thieves but they cost an arm and a leg. I’ve checked out some dummy ones, and must say they look extremely convincing. My question is, if I install fake security cameras and get robbed, would it give my insurance company an…
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Lovehacker: How Can I Get What I Want Out Of A Hookup?
Dear Lovehacker, I’m young and career-minded. I don’t want a relationship right now, or even friends with benefits. I do want my sexual needs met, and I’m OK with accomplishing that through casual sex. That said, hookups just kind of happen and you don’t really get to talk about what you like and don’t like.…
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Killer Interview Question: Why Are You Where You Are In Your Life Right Now?
This week’s KIQ is a present-day twist on the “where do you want to be?” question. It forces the applicant to assess their lot in life and reflect on the paths that led to this moment. Deep.