Comments on: 17 Tips To Make Your Life Easier

By: Jamie

Jamie — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:41:54 +0000

Using left over conditioner for shaving works great! Been doing that for years!

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:37:25 +0000

Another good tip for glass is if you get it in your hand or whatever, Apply a small amount of white glue and let it dry (works for splinters of wood and iron too) when dry peel splinter off!

By: Andi S

Andi S — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:26:50 +0000

The dryer vent is one I’m going to try right away! Ours uses so much electricity and I never thought to try cleaning the filter. There are a bunch of other great ones on here too!

By: Everett

Everett — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:57:54 +0000

The squirrel-proof feeders that Montana mentioned are sold at Lowe’s. They work perfectly. Every year we watch the young squirrels try to beat it, but they soon learn that they don’t get a free meal here.

By: Eve

Eve — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:28:32 +0000

Ants love cornmeal, but it doesn’t kill them, it’s just food. Now mix some Borax in there and you’ll have something.

And a better way to reheat pizza is 1 minute in a microwave, then transfer to a toaster oven to crisp up the crust.

Also, try breathing in that cayenne powder yourself, kinda burns right? So yeah, it will deter a squirrel, but if your pet snorts it up you’re hurting them too. The only truly effective squirrel deterrent I’ve ever found is hunting hounds, and they only work at ground level.

By: kim

kim — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:52:49 +0000

*sees

By: kim

kim — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:52:07 +0000

The oils used in dryer sheets AND fabric softener build up, not only on the lint trap, but other parts of the dryer as well. I had trouble with my new-ish dryer getting the clothes dry, and called the repairman. He took off the front panel and used his screwdriver to scrape off the oil/lint combo that was coating the motor fan. He said he says that on almost every call. Said to use fabric softener in the washer but never in the dryer, and stay away from the dryer sheets. Just an FYI.

By: Jess

Jess — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:20:47 +0000

Some of these are true and will work… most will not.

By: Alex Juel

Alex Juel — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:12:56 +0000

That’s interesting Dani. I’ve heard that ants won’t cross a chalk line either. And I’d love to see that squirrel-proof feeder in action

By: Dani

Dani — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:48:36 +0000

Also, my favorite squirrel-proof feeder is one I saw in Arizona a few years ago–it has a motor in it, so when a squirrel jumps onto the rail, it triggers the powerful rotating motion and sends the squirrel flying. It’s not strong enough to hurt the little guys, but it sure is funny.