Tips

YouTube channel HouseholdHacker dusted off an old 1957 Science and Mechanics book filled with tips and tricks for around the house and decided to put some to the test to see if they were still relevant and useful today. We’re so trading in our oven mitts for a metal dustpan.

Has your car been in a fender bender? Adam’s Life Hacks shows us how to remove dents by dousing the surface with boiling water, then pulling on the area with a plunger or suction cup. The hack works best on sheet metal or plastic panels, so it won’t work in all cases.

Is your pocket starting to uncomfortably bulge like George Costanza’s? Our pals at Everyday Carry offer up five simple, but useful ideas for slimming down your wallet and keeping it from exploding like George’s did.