The problem with many of these tips is that it requires 15 seconds of cleaning once you've turned the taps of. When I turn the taps off I have one thought "get dry ASAP"

Vinegar is good for calcium carbonate build up. If you can can try to find a way to get it to soak overnight

Skimping is the worst advice if you're not renovating to sell in the next 6 months. If you deliberately cut down on price you're either creating a headache for yourself down the line or if you decide to sell in a couple of years, your skimping will be starting to show.

About a year ago LH had a feature, "what lifehacks did your mum teach you?" For me this is one of them.

Why should I take advice about English usage from someone who uses the term "abort your speaking mission" to mean "stop what you're saying"?

Why is there a picture of a Berlin Karaoke with this article?

So the way to "speed up your morning" is to do as much as possible the night before. That's not speeding anything up just shifting it.

Does it transcribe non-English languages? Does it transcribe maths and algebra?

The trick is to *not lie there*. You must get out of bed before you even know you have because every second you lie in bed after the alarm has gone off saps your motivation to get out of bed. The best way of course to do this is to make sure the Alarm is out of reach and it is one you personally can't sleep through.

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I'd rather spend the time pairing clean socks than pinning together dirty socks

I have a more realistic description of margaret thatcher, but it would get moderated.

absolutely

"How Boring"?? ... not really. I live in a different part of the world where Thanksgiving is not celebrated. We have other festivals instead.

I give thanks that I do not partake and is for me a completely normal Thursday.

How do I get my 10 years of bookmarks into Springpad?

The boss was embarrassed in front of the cashier when buying Twilight videos, but then freely admits it to his staff. That's just wierd.

What does "hold your mail" mean? Is it a service the USPS offers? I have never heard of it (and I 've lived in 3 different countries).

A tip I have found incredibly effective is just at that point when the barman gives the quick glance to decide who's next, point to the person *next* to you. It's a busy bar and therefore loud, so shouting your order out will either go unheard or will sound like you're being arrogant. Pointing is a hand gesture that…

Thereby giving your employer an excuse not to pay them a decent wage!