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How to Get Free Stuff on Your Birthday
Who doesn't want free birthday presents? There are several restaurants and business that will give you discounts for revolving around the sun. Most of these companies require you to sign up to their free newsletters, and e-clubs to receive the benefits, but not all! I searched high and low for these deals, so enjoy! P.S. Make sure you are signed up beforehand, since most companies will not send the coupons if you sign up the day of your birthday.
By Oliver Noah Johnson7 years ago in Lifehack
Planning Your Easter Party 2019
"Here comes Peter Cotton Tail..." (you know the rest)—yes, it's almost Easter, and, if you haven't planned your Easter meal yet, no need to panic. Here is a sample menu, and tips, for your table to make it a success! Let's start with your table.
By Bobby Leahy7 years ago in Lifehack
When to DIY an Appliance Repair vs When to Call a Professional
When one of your appliances breaks down, it can be a real debate on whether to call in the big guns, or if you can try to fix it yourself. Large home appliances tend to be the most significant investments homeowners make, so it is essential to know when to repair or replace.
By Donna Maurer7 years ago in Lifehack
How to Install a Shower Diverter Valve
What is a shower diverter valve and for what reason would I need one? This convenient little valve is the thing that enables you to have a regular shower head and a handheld shower to work on a similar pipe. It gives your water pipe another and a separate outlet for the shower head and a hose.
By Lawrence Barnett7 years ago in Lifehack
Saving Money Is a Family Affair
The economy is constantly changing. Employment rates and stock prices rise and fall just like the waves. The best way to prepare for these changes is to save money whenever possible. This isn’t just a concern for the breadwinner of the house. It is something that involves the entire family. No matter where you work, or how much money you earn, you can teach your family the importance of financial responsibility. Here are a few quick tips you can try to encourage your family to save money.
By Kevin7 years ago in Lifehack
Not for Oneself, but for the Environment
I never really realised how much I impact the world that I live in until I came to university and started living on my own. My mum has always been very passionate about recycling, even when I still lived at home, which rubbed off on me, but the problem is much bigger than remembering to recycle.
By Mollie Watson7 years ago in Lifehack
Eye-Catching Apartment Designs that Will Make You Say Wow
You have probably been to many apartments that you liked. The décor you saw in them probably seemed like something that would look well in your living quarters. This practice is not uncommon, as there are eye-catching department designs that could be implemented in pretty much any home. If you decide to go through with redesigning your apartment, the reward will not only be a pleasant living space, but also the amazement of visitors. Your friends’ and family’s first words when they enter your redesigned apartment will simply be, “wow!”
By Sarah Jessica Smith7 years ago in Lifehack
Eight Steps of Building a Pallet Studio
Calling all DIYers, handy-women, and handymen! Wooden pallets are not ugly contraction you see outside warehouses and turn down neighbourhoods. They are beautiful contraptions with so much potential. You can transform pallets into magical creations. One of these magical creations is an outdoor studio! It’s the perfect summer project for all creative types with the need for outdoor activity.
By Ross Geller7 years ago in Lifehack
How to Save Thousands of Dollars
LOVE COFFEE? How to save hundreds of dollars a year! How to save thousands of dollars over your lifetime! Delicious hot brewed coffee in the morning. Fuel that gets thousands of people going every morning. Most will dash into the local coffee shop or stop at the convenient store and grab a cup on their way to work. Without that stimulating beverage, many would show up dragging their weight behind them like a boulder attached to a chain! With the cost of just about everything under the sun being exaggerated, have you ever considering brewing your own cup of coffee?
By LG Reagon7 years ago in Lifehack
How to Wake Up Early
Hi guys! Today I want to give you some tips on how to transform yourself into a morning person. To be honest I was never one to wake up early. I loved to stay up late and sleep in. But, I realized waking up early makes me feel a lot more productive and I am able to do a lot more during the day.
By coffeeand rose7 years ago in Lifehack
Spring Has Sprung!
Spring has sprung! Let us rejoice and give thanks! Everything that we have been putting into motion during winter is about to bloom and we are going to see the fruits of our labor. To ensure that we are ready to claim our rewards from the bountiful universe, we first must make sure our homes are just as ready as we are to receive. The energy of spring is that of new beginnings and our personal spaces must reflect that. Out with the old! This is a quick but informative guide on how to enhance and cleanse your space and bring in the new!
By Anastasia McGowan7 years ago in Lifehack
Direct Painting: A How-To for Oils. Top Story - March 2019.
So you want to learn about painting with oils. That ancient, noble craft passed down from the Rembrabdts and the Caravaggios of bygone days, and the Monets and Picassos, a medium so adept at capturing the ideas of, well, anything! If you can imagine it, you can realize it in oils.
By Shaking Bird Art7 years ago in Lifehack