LPT: if you’re using TurboTax to file, double check the tax withholding. They’re now using AI and wildly inaccurate Fiancé passed away earlier this past year and was trying to do their taxes. After entering in all the info said the amount owed to IRS was over $2,000. At the time of passing he had made $17k at his job. After standard deduction, credits, etc. taxable income was around $3k. Reviewed the details, and it said the tax rate was 114.80% and powered …

LPT: If your smartwatch/ring shows low oxygen levels at night, check for carbon monoxide. It saved me from a serious issue. This is NOT a medical advice. I first noticed my oxygen dropping to 92-93% with my Oura ring, then my smartwatch during the day. Then came the dizziness, headaches, ER and doctor visits. For 1.5 years, I went back and forth between doctors and technicians, trying to figure out why I felt off. The issue wasn’t me, it was my home. Turns out, carb…

LPT: Your home could experience a natural gas leak even if your house isn’t hooked up for natural gas We had been smelling a vague natural gas smell in our driveway for a few days but I didn’t think anything of it because our house is fully electric. But last night I called the gas company and they had someone out to our house without 15 minutes, and turns out there was an old disused gas line under our driveway that was leaking. They’re going t…

LPT: If you like the convenience of frozen pizza but not the taste, buy a party-sized pizza at a store and freeze it. You can wrap each portion in tin foil if you want too but I usually just pop them into Ziploc bags. Then throw however meant slices I want in the microwave or air fryer for a couple minutes. Comes out pretty good and gives me a quick, yummy lunch. submitted by /u/loveyourfruits

LPT: Never pay a bill that isn’t yours. Companies, especially billing departments, often try to get you to pay charges you’re not responsible for. If you didn’t sign for it, use it, or authorize it, don’t pay it. For disputed charges (like credit card fraud), don’t make a payment—instead, dispute it, file a police report, and freeze your credit. Paying even a small amount can be seen …

LPT: You should regularly check your flashlights for function and have an active schedule for replacing batteries. Flashlights are rarely used on a predetermined, regular basis – most of the time you use your flashlight when something happens that prevents the use of regular, mains powered electric light fixtures – a disaster, a calamity, a failure of some serious magnitude. Since nobody knows when a flashlight may become needed, most people have the flashli…

LPT: Store Your Flashlight Batteries Next to Your Flashlights. 🔋🔦✨ You (like nearly everyone) will forget to constantly check your flashlight charge level. If you store all your batteries or at least a set of batteries in the same place as each of your flashlights you’ll only need to replace those once every couple years. 🔋🔦✨ submitted by /u/deepmindfulness

LPT What do I do? Please help 🥺 I have anxiety and depression, I’m not taking treatment for anxiety yet, but I’ve already started medication for depression. I have problems with the rhythm of my thoughts, because I can’t keep up. I want to do two competitions this year and I don’t know if I have the capacity because I can’t regulate my thoughts and emotions. I already passed a…

LPT: Confessing ignorance If you don’t understand something, ask for an explanation. You’ll be smarter, the person you ask might be flattered that you asked them, and you will be armed with knowledge and avoid the stress of pretending that you knew what it was. At my first real job, my boss talked about “co-op advertising.” I had no idea what that was and asked him to ex…

LPT: Store super glue in the fridge Unlike many other adhesives, moisture actually accelerates the hardening of super glue. Storing super glue in the refrigerator creates a dry enough environment to significantly slow down the drying process. I’ve had opened bottles preserved this way for years that are still perfectly good to use! submitted by /u/tristshapez

LPT: Grocery stores are great pit stops on long trips So I’ve recently had a great deal more traveling for work in my life. We all know that gas station bathrooms are a bit of Russian roulette with regards to cleanliness. Grocery stores are almost always very well kept. Most big box home improvement stores as well. The other reasons for using a grocery store for a pit stop They are almost certain…

LPT: Take Your Clothes Off Right Side Out For Easier Folding Later Folding my laundry versus my kids laundry made me realize how much extra time it takes. Talking with some friends it seems like some people take so much longer to do their laundry (and also struggle to do it) because of this. submitted by /u/cart235

LPT: Check in with family and friends and ask them for book, music, or show recommendations. Not only does this strengthen your bond, but it’s also a great way to discover new things you might have missed. People often share recommendations that reflect their personality and interests, so you might get a fresh perspective or learn something that resonates with you. Plus, it sparks meaningful conversations and shows you care about their …

LPT: Never look lost. When you appear confident and composed, people are less likely to offer unsolicited help, and you avoid drawing attention to yourself. If you’re genuinely lost, it’s better to pause for a moment and gather your bearings instead of wandering aimlessly. This gives off the impression of someone who knows where they’re going, even if you’re figuring…

LPT: Add lic plate # as car name to the app Many car makers have their apps on AppStore’s which allow you to name your car. Add license plate number as a part of car name to the app. That way you don’t have to remember it and it will help in case of emergency or registration renewal. submitted by /u/No_Ant_1017

LPT: Before you throw out a broken anything, contact the manufacturer. They may replace it for free. I purchased an air purifier in 2019. When it arrived the front mesh was bent and didn’t close correctly. Because COVID hit, I wasn’t able to return it to the store. This week I decided to reach out and see if I could buy a replacement mesh. I went back and forth with the company showing pictures, etc. The end was they are sending me a brand new…

LPT When installing new doorstops, consider the height of your vacuum head. I’m reminded of this every time my vacuum won’t fit under mine in my newly finished basement. submitted by /u/Tittsburgh-Feelers

LPT: Some Android phones Can answer phone calls for you like a person, ask the person why they’re calling, filter out spam, and ask you if you would like to talk to them. submitted by /u/smile_is_contagious

LPT: If you legitimately care about how someone is doing, instead of asking “How are you?” try asking “How is your day going?” This tends to bypass the automatic “ok” response. submitted by /u/smile_is_contagious

LPT Mesh chair too cold in Winter? Hang a puffy vest on the back, and put a stadium cushion on the seat This makes a world of difference with the puffy vest preventing heat escaping from your back and the same for the stadium seat, does a great job reflecting the heat back to your thighs submitted by /u/OliverDawgy