Awesome Lifehacks

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???”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

It’s not easy to chomp down a good burger without making a mess. But in this clip from FoodBeast, we learn a simple “scientific” technique for not getting toppings all over your hands. Too bad you can’t do this while driving.