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Five Ways to Save on Halloween This Fall
With Halloween arriving soon, it’s time to start prepping your home for this festive season. However, don’t believe that you have to go bankrupt spending money on Halloween decorations, candy, or costumes. Believe it or not, The National Retail Federation estimates that the average person spends nearly $80 on Halloween gear, with a national total of $4.7 billion. To help you lower your cost and save on Halloween this year, follow these money-saving tips below.
By Pat Cooper8 years ago in Lifehack
7 Ways You Can Improve Your Roof on Your Own
With all the different trends when it comes to home interior design and curb improvement, it’s very easy to forget about the fact that your roof also needs occasional upgrades. However, many people take action only after the leaks have already appeared. If you want to be on the safe side and tend to your roof properly, keep on reading. The following tips present the basics of effective roof repair that you can complete without a handyman. Of course, it’s important to be realistic about your own abilities and the condition of your roof in the first place.
By Carolin Petterson8 years ago in Lifehack
10 Easy Things to Make Your Life Less Boring and Depressing
Do you ever feel depressed? Or that you are watching the time pass while sitting idly by? Trust me, we have all been there. My first suggestion would be to immediately adopt a kitten or a puppy, but that isn't always doable, is it? Below, I have listed ten things, although seeming trivial at first, will greatly improve your quality of living.
By Alexa Greenwald8 years ago in Lifehack
Ingenious DIY Hacks Using Command Hooks. Top Story - October 2017.
Command hooks are an organizer's dream come true. These tiny hooks can be mounted on walls using easy to find tools, or in some cases, little glue tags that come with the hooks upon purchase.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Lifehack
5 Podcasts To (Possibly) Improve Your Life
These days, I've started listening to less and less music. The radio just doesn't do it for me, and I'm way too scatter-brained to play my own music day in and day out. Tired of the same songs over and over, I looked for other auditory entertainment options, thus stumbling upon podcasts. They can be informative, entertaining, or any combination of the two! Here are some of my favorite podcasts, and some of the best episodes to get you started:
By Hayley Bonnett8 years ago in Lifehack
DIY Bathroom Ideas That May Help You Improve Your Storage Space
Do you love DIY? Is your bathroom looking shoddy and in need of a makeover? These are some of the few DIY bathroom ideas that may help you improve your storage space, and can give your new bath a subtle look of polished personalization.
By George Herman8 years ago in Lifehack
An Antidote to Stressful Living
When I was a child I used to swim under the water of swimming pools and fantasize about becoming a mermaid. Later on I went through a lengthy period of pirate obsession, and much later I left school to solo travel round Europe. A desire for freedom has been one of the most important themes of my life so far, it ranks with relationships and purpose as one of my essentials for a happy existence.
By Nancy Stapleton8 years ago in Lifehack
5 Ideas for an Effective Home Renovation and Remodelling
There are many ways that you can upgrade your home and boost its value. However, it’s all about what you need and want at the moment. You may not plan to sell your home any time soon, but you still deserve the comfort and pleasant personal environment. With that in mind, you can tend to the more pressing issues when it comes to the look and functionality of your home.
By Carolin Petterson8 years ago in Lifehack
How to Still Enjoy October when You're Not a Fan of Halloween
Growing up, I never celebrated Halloween. I dressed up once as a fairy ballerina when I was three-years-old, but that was the extent of it. I have zero emotional investment in the holiday. Don't get me wrong, I'm not anti-Halloween and all things spooky. However, I personally dislike horror movies and anything that incites fear. Thus, I'm not a fan of Halloween. Since I usually spend Halloween night (and sometimes the nights to follow) watching Psych re-runs with my family or scrolling through Instagram to see who dressed as what, I decided to make this list of fun and seasonal things to do in October that don't relate to Halloween.
By Mikayla Rae8 years ago in Lifehack
Energy-Efficiency Tips for Building and Renovating
Today, more and more people who decide to build or renovate their house choose to go green and improve the energy efficiency of their homes as well. In this day and age, it’s extremely important to be environmentally aware, because of the constant climate and environmental changes caused by pollution, resource exploitation and unsustainable energy consumption. So, if you’re planning to build a new home or give your old house a makeover, here are some energy-efficiency tips you should consider.
By Carolin Petterson8 years ago in Lifehack
Help Your Pocket; Cheapen Your Shopping List
Everyone struggles for money at some point in their life, some more than others. The most obvious options to earn a bit more, such as taking extra shifts at your current job or a second job, are simply not an option for everyone.
By Rosalyn Grams8 years ago in Lifehack
