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How to do just about anything; life hacks to navigate obstacles of all types, from the trivial to the severe.

The Keys to Productivity
Why? With the hustle and bustle of each day, people find themselves more and more taxed for time. If only there were some keys to advancing in your field, keeping all your appointments straight, and maximizing your time to get everything that needs to be done, finished on time and done well!
By Adrienne8 years ago in Lifehack
Bleeding Hearts on a Budget
Charitable causes may break your heart, but they can also break your bank account if you aren't paying attention to how much money you're donating. Every day your Facebook news feed is overwhelmed by a sea of requests. All of them begging you, shouting at you, to donate money to a multitude of good causes, such as that sad-eyed, three-legged dog in need of surgery or that homeless veteran whose hungry stare pierced your soul as you desperately tried to avoid looking at him when you scrolled past this morning.
By Laura DiNovis Berry8 years ago in Lifehack
Easy and Beautiful Essential Oil Soap
Because my husband, son, and daughter all have some varying degree of autoimmune disorder, I try really hard to go all-natural with our lotions, and shampoos. My husband is allergic to the perfumes in different things and has severe eczema, so he is already sensitive to many ingredients. My son's skin dries out quickly, so he needs extra moisture in his skin. The same is true with my daughter as she gets patchy eczema.
By Dawn West8 years ago in Lifehack
Fun Ways to Earn a Few Extra Dollars
There are tons of apps on your phone that you can use and earn a few extra dollars. Most of us are on our phones for five to six hours a day. Why not use that time and make yourself some money?
By Kayla8 years ago in Lifehack
A Guide to Surviving Homelessness
So, you've fallen on hard times. You’ve lost your home, you’re broke, and the whole world has gone against you. So what do you do? Forget everything you knew about your cozy life before. Now is the time for survival. You have got to be prepared for what is to come. The sooner you prepare, the better.
By Eris8 years ago in Lifehack
The Best Apps and Websites to Make Easy Money
If you’ve been recently laid off or fired, I recommend taking a look at my article Surviving Unemployment, which will help walk you through the steps of getting back on your feet after becoming unemployed.
By Eris8 years ago in Lifehack
Producing a Formal Document with Dyslexia
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to read this article. I do hope you find it interesting. I have been asked on many occasions “Adam, if you are dyslexic, does it take you ages to write anything, and how are you able to write them so well?”
By Adam Maxted8 years ago in Lifehack
Credit Cards Aren't so Scary
If you're anything like me, you hate owing people money. Even if they say "don't worry about it," that's still the only thing on your mind until you pay them back. So why are credit cards any different? Honestly, they're not.
By Elle Bee8 years ago in Lifehack
10 Genius Lifehacks for Removing Gum
These lifehacks for removing gum from every surface and substance won't just save you time and pain, but could very well save your hair, clothing, carpets, and more as well. There's nothing worse than the horrible feeling of finding chewing gum stuck to your body, your clothing, your kids or your furniture. Hopefully, it's your own chewed up gum, or at least a close family member's, but wherever it came from, it needs to be gone, preferably without taking with it a large chunk of hair or requiring you to replace your whole carpet. Here are a few home remedies for making that happen, quickly, painlessly, and without scissors.
By Nicola P. Young8 years ago in Lifehack
Eco-Friendly Shopping
I am always trying to do my best to be environmentally conscious (yes, I am one of those people) and avoid non-recyclable materials like plastic. However, I find that supermarkets don’t necessarily make it easy to avoid these materials.
By Faith Stratton8 years ago in Lifehack
How I Animate
We all know that animation isn't an easy process, and some of us want to try it but never know how to start out. Shoot, I didn't know how to start out either, if I'm being honest.
By Cierra Harkness8 years ago in Lifehack
10 Ways to Get Blood Stains out of Everything
If you need to get blood stains out of clothes, there are many different remedies you can try. To remove blood stains, you can try interesting remedies such as a meat tenderizer, salt water, enzyme-based cleaner (which breaks down the protein in stubborn stains), and laundry detergent. Depending on what surface you are trying to remove dried blood from, different remedies may work better than others to remove the stain effectively. Here are our best solutions to get blood stains out.
By Morgan E. Westling8 years ago in Lifehack