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3 Easy Ways to Make a Box Cake Taste Homemade

These box cake hacks will have your party guests assuming you sprung for an extravagant bakery-made dessert.

Fun fact: Bed bugs can still be lurking inside those hotel rolling racks.

Headed to a Hotel? Here’s Why You Should Put Your Luggage in the Bathtub

Dropping your bags in the hotel bathroom could save you from a bed bug infestation.

This Onion Hack Makes Cleaning Your Grill Quick and Easy

For grates that are clean enough to cook on, all you need are an onion and a grilling fork.

Not the cookies you want to be thinking about all the time.

How to Block Those Annoying Cookie Banners That Follow You From Website to Website

You shouldn’t have to accept cookies a million times a day. Here’s how to stop it.

Earwax Lip Balm, Egg Laundry Detergent, and 27 Other Old-Timey Life Hacks

Sure, the Victorians had some odd life hacks for cleaning and cooking that actually worked. But should you pour borax in your milk? No.

This iPhone Keyboard Hack Makes One-Handed Texting Much Easier

Your iPhone keyboard settings can give you more than emojis and multiple alphabets.

The Best Way to Assemble a Burger

Follow these tips to ensure the structure of your burger is as solid as the taste.

Spring Is the Best Time to Repot Your Houseplants—Here's How

Any plants you've had for more than a year likely needed to be repotted, and early spring is the best time of year to give them an upgrade.

If You Hate Stale Cereal, You'll Love This Box-Folding Hack From TikTok

If you want fresher-tasting cereal in the morning, try folding the top of the box like a milk carton.

Shoppers Say This TikTok-Approved Push Broom Is Great for Getting Rid of Pet Hair

The LandHope push broom can help you remove dust and pet hair from carpets—here's what you need to know about this carpet rake that's trending on TikTok.

The Key to Hassle-Free Snow Shoveling Is in Your Kitchen

Shoveling snow can put quite a damper on a snow day. Here’s a hack to make this chore slightly more tolerable.

You Should Always Trim Your Candle Wicks—Here’s Why

The only thing worse than a candle wick that’s too short is one that’s too long. Here’s why—and how—to trim it.

8 Google Maps Hacks to Use on Your Next Trip

From finding restaurants you like to finding your parked car, these are the Google Maps hacks you should be taking advantage of.

10 Brilliant Life-Hack Products That You Can Get for Under $20 on Amazon

From Conair fabric shavers to reusable dryer balls, these 10 clever life-hack products under $20 can save you so much time and money.

Unexpected Guests? Here Are 8 Tips for Cleaning Up Your House in a Hurry

Get your home spotless before guests arrive this holiday season with these simple tips for cleaning up in a hurry.

10 Big-Ticket Items to Splurge on This Black Friday

There are a lot of sales happening on Black Friday—but which deals are the best? Check out the big-ticket items you should have on your list this year.

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8 Black Friday Hacks to Maximize Your Savings

Whether you're heading out to the store or just shopping online, these tips will help you get the most out of the best Black Friday sales.

You’re Using Your Plastic Cup Lid All Wrong

Disposable cup lids are great for keeping drinks contained in transit, but their usefulness doesn’t stop once you arrive at your destination.

How to Pick the Right-Sized Turkey for Your Thanksgiving Dinner

“What size turkey do I need?” is not an impossible question to answer as long as you have a headcount.

If Your Wendy's Fries Are Not Hot and Crispy, They'll Replace Them

Wendy's will now replace your soggy, cold fries with a free hot and crispy batch—no questions asked.

Make sure your trick-or-treaters come home happy this year.

Plan Your Perfect Trick-or-Treating Route With Nextdoor’s Halloween Treat Map

This Halloween, trick-or-treat without the fear of coming home with hardly any candy to show for it.

Google doesn't care if you're pitch-perfect.

Hoping to Identify a Song Just by Humming? Google’s Hum-to-Search Feature Can Help

To search a song by humming, you don’t need perfect pitch—but you do need the Google app or Google Assistant.

Trying to Google a Word You Can't Remember? There's a Trick for That

It is possible to Google search a phrase, song lyric, or movie title if you don't remember an important keyword.

Want Fresher Food at McDonald’s? Try Asking for a Receipt

Simply asking for a receipt when you order from McDonald's can improve the quality of your fast food meal.

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