Everyone has their “go-to” techniques when it comes to carving pumpkins but Babs with @brunchwithbabs has a few tips to save the mess and speed up the carving. “It is a treasured tradition in our family to carve jack-o-lanterns for Halloween,” Babs said on TikTok. “But with all the yuck and mess, sometimes my kids…
A man shared his way to keep strangers from sitting next to him on the bus and it’s hilarious. Redditor @esberat shared the funny clip of a young man sitting in a window seat of a bus. Each time a passenger approaches he makes eye contact and pats the seat next to him with a…
Husking a corn cob can be an annoying task when it comes to dealing with the corn silk. But Chef John from Food Wishes has a favorite method for removing the silk from corn cobs and shares his handy tip! First, it looks like he has already removed the dirty outer leaves from the husk….
You just might learn something by watching this 71-year-old demonstrate his way of shoveling snow from a driveway. On this particular day the snow is about 8 inches deep and it’s a chilly 28 degrees Fahrenheit (-2 Celsius) outside. He starts by digging a single path through to the road. He then starts shoveling the…
These big, bold candy caramel apples are deliciously scary and perfect for Halloween. Dripping with “blood” (caramel), and white from fright (white chocolate), these treats are sure to be gobbled up. Gemma Stafford of Bigger Bolder Baking demonstrates how to make them, along with sharing some scary stuff as well. What ingredients you’ll need: 8…
If you are like me, you’ve likely opened cans with a can opener one way your whole life. I learned how to use a can opener from watching my parents and haven’t thought of it since. But little did I know there’s another, more efficient, way for opening cans I never knew about. A way…
There’s increasing Internet chatter from cybersecurity experts advising to wrap car fobs in aluminum foil or faraday pouches to thwart car thieves. But is there any validity to this caution? Several cybersecurity researchers and an ex-FBI agent say “yes”. Thieves can intercept fob signals from outside a home, office, or on the street using a…
One of summertime’s greatest pleasures is getting to eat fresh strawberries. But it’s not fun to open the refrigerator and see that box of strawberries rotting and have to throw them away. That’s where this trick comes in. It will help make them last longer in your refridgerator! Firstly, strawberries hate moisture and don’t like…
With smartphones becoming more and more expensive, they’ve increasingly become attractive items for thieves. That’s especially the case in Brazil, where pickpocketers have been filmed working in teams to snatch phones from unsuspecting people. The video below shows some of the tricks the thieves use to steal them. Working in tag teams, one will shove…
This is a different technique for cutting watermelon that I’ve never seen before! Pauline Glimer filmed her friend demonstrating how he quickly cuts a watermelon into cubes. Once mastered, this method is guaranteed to cut down on your prep time! If you have trouble viewing the video above, try the Facebook version below. Share this…
Veterinarian Dr. Burstyn and his feline friends demonstrate how to pick up a cat in a way that is comfortable for the cat and safe for you. Dr. Burstyn explains that many times he cringes at how people are handling their cat. Their methods are not safe for people or comfortable for the cat. So…
Do you know what to do if you fall through the ice? Every year, people of of all ages fall through the ice and are in danger of drowning or freezing to death. It can happen out in the wilderness, at a local park, or even in a familiar neighborhood. But if you don’t know…
With the cold weather having arrived in many parts of the country, one fire department is warning people about a winter safety risk that could put your family’s life in danger. Space heaters are popular portable heating devices, but the Umatilla County Fire District in Oregon wants to remind everyone never to plug a heater…
Everyone has to deal with foggy car windows when the cold weather rolls around. It’s a pain, especially when you have to get somewhere fast, but there are some handy techniques to help speed up the defogging process and get you on your way. First up, what’s the best product you can use to keep…
The only thing more upsetting than having a sick baby, is having one who refuses to take his/her medicine. It’s not only worrisome, it can be incredibly frustrating. Just ask Helena Lee who shared that she struggled for 24 hours to get her baby to take his medicine. Then she remembered a trick she had…
These gummy worms are so soft and slimy, they’re sure to be a Halloween hit with your family and friends. All you need to make them are some plastic straws and gelatin! Todd’s Kitchen shows you how in this “dead” simple recipe, and with over 26 million views to its credit, it’s a proven favorite….
After artist Christine McConnell’s parents invited her to decorate their home for Halloween, she grabbed her supplies and transformed their home into an incredibly spooky Monster House! The end result is guaranteed to make trick-or-treaters clutch each other’s hands before approaching the front door very, very cautiously! Christine McConnell shared her creative DIY Halloween project…
When Austin decided to make a bean bag chair for his home, little did he know he’d be making an 8 foot dog bed for his rescue dog, Archer. He also didn’t know the DIY project would require quite as much sewing as it did, which proved challenging given it was his first time sewing….
Everyone with a car knows that they have to be regularly cleaned, but do you take short cuts that will damage your car? ChrisFix shares his top 10 mistakes that he sees people make while cleaning their car. “As you watch this you will realize one of the main things you want to do when…
Here’s a fun summer treat that’s easy to make and tasty too – jello watermelon. Using the rind of the watermelon, you add a jello mix flavored with chocolate chips for a fun treat. For this recipe you’ll need: mini watermelon 2 cups of water (boiling) 3 packs of unflavored gelatin (approx. 21 grams) chocolate…
Identifying if a person is drowning may not be as easy as you think. Many people have the belief that a drowning person will splash the water, scream and yell, and be easily noticeable. However, disturbing surveillance footage from a swimming pool in Helsinki shows that the opposite is true. A little boy who was…
Putting on a scarf is a wonderful, simple way to dress up any outfit, even a t-shirt. The DIY Girls think so too, and show 10 ways to wear a scarf, whether it be a rectangular or square scarf. They demonstrate how to style a scarf into the “bunny ear”, “casual swing”, “braided knot”, “flower…
Have you ever wanted a variety of sounds for your car horn instead of just the one? Inventor and former NASA engineer Mark Rober did and so he modified his car horn to have three new sounds. Rober thinks that the one-tone-only car horns need to change so that they can be more courteous given…
Flip-flops are a popular footwear in the summer, but they do have some serious drawbacks for your health. The dangers are bad enough to prompt some doctors to caution wearers. Foot and ankle surgeon Dr. Zachary Vaupel says continuous flip-flop wear will hurt your feet. The end results can be pain in your arches and…
Fresh coconuts are a delicious treat for many people, but husking them, and breaking them open takes a bit of effort and skill. But Chief Kap Te’o-Tafiti shows just how easy it can be by husking a coconut with a sharp stick…and his teeth! Chief Kap Te’o-Tafiti is the Senior Ambassador with the Samoan Village…
You know when you put a bandage around a finger joint and restricts the digit’s movement? Well, here’s a quick and easy trick for bandaging a finger without restricting the joint. Simply make two simple cuts in the middle of the bandage to the point of the gauze. Then apply it to your finger as…
Dirty oven racks are a reality in most of our kitchens, in part because they can be such a chore to clean. As the self-cleaning feature in ovens is not meant to clean the racks (and can actually damage the chrome), it means that manual scrubbing is the only way. But there is an easier…
If you are looking for some fun alternatives to traditional egg dyeing kits, What’s Up Moms has some great ideas to share. From creating Easter eggs with a galaxy of stars to painting your favorite Emojis, these eggs will liven up your Easter baskets and give the family some different eggs to create. Here are…
No one likes spiders in the home, but we’re often told they are important for keeping the insect population in check. That’s why when I was young and found any spider in the home, my mom always told me not to kill it. The irony was she was terrified of them, so I’d have to…
Who hasn’t dreamed of a secret door behind your bookcase? When I was a kid, I loved the idea of a secret passageway or room hidden behind a wall or bookcase, just like I’d seen in countless movies. Bob helped his friends create a secret room for his friends who had unused attic space. The…
It’s not always easy to clean the inside of your car windshield. Simply wiping it down will often leave streaks and doesn’t remove the built-up dust and greasy residue that sometimes sticks to the glass. That’s why YouTuber ChrisFix decided to share his 3-step method to clean the inside of your windshield so there is…
A family is warning fellow dog parents to be careful after their beloved Staffordshire Terrier, Bonnie, was strangled by the stuffing in her bed when they weren’t home. Bonnie had ripped open the bed and the stuffing, made from strips of material, wrapped around the dog’s neck 12 times and she was unable to free…
Have you pulled off your pillow cases to wash your pillows only to discover they are yellowed? It’s not a pretty sight but they are very common, because, put simply, people sweat. Usually, I’d throw away a yellowed pillow, but that’s a shame since they are perfectly fine with the exception of the staining. That’s…
Usually my feet are a bit rough-looking after the long winter. And with summer being the season for wearing sandals and flip-flops, I love this life hack from Tabitha Blue for making my feet soft and smooth looking. All it takes is some baking soda and milk in a bowl and then soaking your feet…
Cleaning grout off of tiles is one of those awful, gross chores that we all have to tackle at one time or another. It can also be really hard to clean. That’s why I appreciate the tips that Clean My Space shares for cleaning that grimy grout. What you’ll need: spray bottle with water cleaning…
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