hacks

Cut Computer Waste in Half

Posted 4 days 22 hours ago by Linsey Knerl

Life Hacks, Freebies, Technology, Productivity

I’ve owned my desktop PC for a little over 3 years, and most days I’m scared to look into my folders to see what I’ve been hoarding. Wading through thousands of pictures, Word documents and PDF’s to “trim the fat” is not something I look forward to. A recently discovered free program, however, has taken that task and made it completely possible.

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No Hot Water: Now What?

Posted 4 weeks 2 days ago by Linsey Knerl

Life Hacks, General Tips

It has happened to the best of us. You step into the shower, fiddling with the temp controls, only to find there is no hot water. You can curse and you can cry, but even the speediest of repairs may take a day or two (to wait for parts and/or labor.) What’s a girl or guy to do?

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Cheap and Simple Sunburn Remedies that Really Work

Posted 6 weeks 4 days ago by Linsey Knerl

Frugal Living, Life Hacks, Health and Beauty

Oops, I did it again. Thinking that just one unprotected hour in the sun would be alright, I fried my fair Danish skin. I really know better, but it can happen to the best of us. Here are some very useful home concoctions and common sense tips for easing the pain and feeling better quick.

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Original Ways to Use Original Dawn

Posted 32 weeks 3 days ago by Linsey Knerl

Frugal Living, Life Hacks, General Tips, Green Living

I love to use household products in various unique ways, so I was thrilled to learn about some new-to-me hacks for the Original Dawn Dish Soap. Sent to me by Mary Hunt as part of the EveryDay Cheapskate Debt-Proof Living Newsletter, I’ve highlighted my favorite tips and how they worked for me.

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