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How to Cut Corners

How to Cut Corners

You can cut pieces of wood to meet perfectly in a corner using a miter saw. But there are other scenarios where you need to work around things that make it more challenging. Entertainer Chaz Bruce re-shared this video of carpenters dealing with tricky corners while he and his son reacted to the cuts. That four-way pipe joint was so satisfying.

A Satisfying Compilation of DIY Hacks

A Satisfying Compilation of DIY Hacks

Lighting a bunch of matchsticks at the same time isn’t something any of us need to do, but it does make for a cool video. This compilation of DIY project hacks from Ideias Incríveis and 5 Minute Crafts includes a few other ideas that aren’t that useful. Still, there’s no question that they’re all satisfying to watch.

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How to Wrap a Gift without Tape

How to Wrap a Gift without Tape

Do you still have Christmas presents to wrap? With this handy tutorial from BeatTheBush, you can wrap up boxes using a Japanese technique that requires no tape but still looks clean and professional. We still struggle trying to figure out how much paper to tear off.

The Hidden Tool in Power Outlets

The Hidden Tool in Power Outlets
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If you’ve ever installed an outlet, you might know about the built-in gauge for measuring your exposed wire length. But even experienced electricians might not know about this nifty trick. Leah of See Jane Drill shows off a hidden function that can really come in handy if you forgot to bring a critical tool with you.

Shaving with a Funnel

Shaving with a Funnel

From freehand shaving to using a ruler or trimming guide, there are lots of ways to shave a beard. But we’ve never seen this clever hack, which involves using a funnel as a guide for cutting a perfect goatee from a full beard. Big Clive demonstrates the technique not once, but twice.

How to Pick up NERF Balls

How to Pick up NERF Balls

If you’ve ever been in a NERF war, you know it can be a pain to pick up the ammo lying all over the ground. Out of Darts shows us how a tool designed for picking up acorns does the trick brilliantly – especially when it comes to those NERF Rival balls. And it handily beats NERF’s own picker-upper.

Krispy Kreme Face Shield

Krispy Kreme Face Shield

With COVID-19 running rampant, it’s a very good idea to wear a mask. Face shields are also part of our defense against the virus. Well thanks to Andy Clockwise, we now know how to make a quick and easy face shield using nothing more than the box from a package of Krispy Kreme donuts and some tape.

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DIY TP Splitter

DIY TP Splitter

Thanks to hoarding and panic buying, it’s become much harder than normal to find toilet paper these days. Household Hacker thinks the solution is to split your 2-ply rolls down the middle, giving you two single-ply rolls instead. We’re not sure you’ll actually use less, but it might be a short-term solution if you’re desperate.

How to Peel an Orange

How to Peel an Orange

With their loose skin, clementines and mandarin oranges are already some of the easiest fruits to peel. But that doesn’t mean it couldn’t be easier. In this brief clip, check out a simple, effective trick that anyone with an air compressor should be able to do.

Cleaning a Vase with Magnets

Cleaning a Vase with Magnets

From the “why didn’t we think of this?” file, TipHero shows off a simple, yet effective way to scrub the inside of hard to reach glass vessels by sticking magnets inside of a pair of cut up sponges – one inside the glass, and one on the outside.

Grilled Cheese Party Hack

Grilled Cheese Party Hack

Epicurious presents a quick and easy way to make a whole batch of delicious grilled cheese sammies at the same time. We imagine you could use the same trick for panini or perfect garlic toast.

Cleaning with Vinegar

Cleaning with Vinegar

Vinegar is a decent disinfectant, solvent and herbicide. HouseholdHacker shows us 10 ways that we can use vinegar to keep our house and everyday objects clean. Although if your toothbrush looks like that you need to get your teeth and eyes checked.

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Busted Fly Quick Fix

Busted Fly Quick Fix

So the zipper on your pants won’t stay up no matter how hard you try. Here’s a ridiculously simple repair for this common and embarrassing problem that can be achieved with something you probably already have in your pocket.

No Drip Popsicle Hack

No Drip Popsicle Hack

The King of Random continues to live up to his name with a handy lifehack to keep your popsicles from dripping all over your hands and arms in the summer heat. The trick is making popsicles with gelatin. Though those “lightsaber” popsicles are just plain wrong.

Binder Clip Life Hacks

Binder Clip Life Hacks

YouTuber venlee lifehack shares 15 ways to use binder clips other than to hold documents together. Some of the tips are obvious – sealing a bag of chips or a tube of toothpaste, using them as money clips – but there are a couple of clever ones as well.

Window Defog Tricks

Window Defog Tricks

Mark Rober walks us through the science of condensation, and a series of experiments he used to determine the most effective way getting fog off the inside of car windows. He also shares a couple of preventative hacks that include using kitty litter and shaving cream.

Gift Wrap Hack Explained

Gift Wrap Hack Explained

A while back we saw this fast way to wrap gifts with minimal cuts and tape. YouTuber BeatTheBush breaks down the wrapping technique so any of us can do it this holiday season. As one snarky commenter asked: “How do I gift wrap a ball in this manner???”

Service.

Service.

Hate dealing with customer service? Check out Service., a startup that contacts companies on your behalf to try and resolve your issues. See sample cases here. If this takes off we’re going to start a company for people who have complaints with Service.

The World’s Fastest Shoelace Knot

The World’s Fastest Shoelace Knot

Shoelace fanatic Ian “Professor Shoelace” Fieggen shows us a method that lets you tie your shoelaces more quickly than ever before, and is easy for lefties, righties, kids, and adults alike. Learn this technique and 17 other ways to tie your shoes at Ian’s website.

Gift Wrapping in Japan

Gift Wrapping in Japan

A Japanese retail worker demonstrates a simple, yet effective technique which allows you to wrap boxes using diagonal folds – minimizing cuts, wasted paper and tape, and resulting in a perfectly wrapped box.

How to Cut a Rope without a Blade

How to Cut a Rope without a Blade

Ever needed to cut a piece of rope or string, but didn’t have an scissors or a knife on hand? Lifehacker DaveHax shows a brilliantly simple technique that lets you cut through stringy stuff – with itself.

How to Peel Potatoes

How to Peel Potatoes

If you’ve got a whole bag of potatoes to peel, it can be pretty time-consuming. But if you’re feeling crafty, you could try the method shown here. Though we’re really hoping that toilet brush is brand new. Unofficial YouTube mirror here.

#HackTheMenu

#HackTheMenu

Cotton Candy Frappucino? Check. Animal Style fries? Absolutely. Suicide Burger. Sure. Burritodilla? Yup. #HackTheMenu has got you covered with its database of “secret” menu items you can order from popular fast food chains.

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