Hacks

Avoid the sap-covered clothing and use these easy methods for watering a Christmas tree without crouching down on the floor.

Use a technique embraced by department store workers in Japan to make gift wrapping a seamless event.

According to hiring managers, job interview outfits matter. Here are tips on what to wear, what not to wear, and why.

The best mashed potatoes recipe is one you can make the day before without sacrificing that rich, buttery texture.

Do you grab the first parking spot you see, or drive as close to the mall as you can and hover until someone else leaves? Science may have found an answer.

Here are Twitter’s best packing tips and tricks to help you save space, money, time, and your sanity on moving day.

This life hack will save you from forgetting a person’s name immediately after they introduce themselves.

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Want to avoid an escalator accident? Forget everything you know about proper escalator rules of the road (and try to ignore the withering stares of your fellow commuters).

Whether it’s full LEGO sets or a handful of mismatched bricks, your old toys will end up in the hands of some creative kids.

Whether it’s just happy hour drinks or an entire vacation, Splitwise will organize your shared expenses for you.

With a simple tilt of the wrist and a cursory understanding of geometry, you, too, could be a pouring pro.

You don’t have to swear off your favorite social media apps completely in order to cut down on brainless scrolling.

With some simple switches—whether it's picking up your bike or closing the curtains—you can start practicing carbon footprint-reducing habits today.

If you want to access a recipe hands-free, save it under a new contact and ask Siri to pull it up when you're in the middle of cooking dinner.

Instead of letting your ice cream cone drip all over you through the hole in the bottom, plug it up with something sweet.

Instead of going to Google Drive to open a new Google Doc, Sheet, or Slide, all you have to do is a type a few letters into your browser.

Don't ignore the extra holes above the laces of your sneakers—you can use them to create a "heel lock" and avoid blisters.

A simple ingredient swap produces tangy, complex mac and cheese—without adding any time to the recipe on the box.

Don't let those delicious avocado leftovers go bad. Cooking experts have tried out different methods of preserving guacamole, and there's one that actually works.

You may think you're being sneaky by ordering wine this way, but restaurants are well aware of this trick.

As long as you have a coffee maker and a toaster oven, you can whip up these easy macaroni and cheese meatballs for dinner tonight.

To help you with your spring cleaning, we’ve rounded up some tips and tricks to streamline the process and leave you with more time to enjoy your fresh and tidy home.

This hack shows the correct way to eat a pineapple, and it doesn't involve spending five minutes cutting it with a knife.

Beat the heat with these tips for staying cool without AC.

We can help you chill out a little this summer—literally. These 11 tips will help you keep things as cool as possible, even when temperatures soar.

5 Easier Ways to Water Your Christmas Tree

An Ingenious Way to Wrap Holiday Presents in Seconds

The Reason You Should Never Wear Orange to a Job Interview

A Simple—and Delicious—Trick for Making the Creamiest Mashed Potatoes

The Best Place to Park at the Mall, According to Science

Ingenious Moving Tips, According to Twitter

A Simple Trick for Remembering People’s Names

We've All Been Riding Escalators Wrong, According to the Manufacturers

Don’t Throw Away Your Used LEGO Bricks—Donate Them

Splitwise App Makes Splitting the Bill for Dinner, a Trip, Household Bills, or Anything Else Easy

After 150 Years, Heinz Finally Told Us the Best Way to Pour Ketchup

Want to Reduce Your Screen Time? Try This Simple Trick

15 Easy Ways You Can Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

Why You Should Be Using Your Phone's Contacts to Save Recipes

The Easiest Way to Plug a Dripping Ice Cream Cone

This Amazingly Simple Google Docs Hack Is a Game-Changer

The Reason Sneakers Have an Extra Set of Holes

Upgrade Your Boxed Mac and Cheese With a Simple Ingredient Swap

A Simple Trick to Prevent Your Guacamole from Browning

Why Choosing the Second Cheapest Wine on the Menu Isn't Such a Good Idea

This Macaroni and Cheese Meatball Recipe Is Easy Enough to Make in a Dorm Room

15 Brilliant Spring Cleaning Hacks

You've Been Eating Your Pineapple All Wrong

No Air Conditioner Needed! 11 Life Hacks for Staying Cool This Summer