LPT: If you use an acronym be sure to use the long form first and then switch to the short form. So many posts use an acronym without indicating what it is short for. Makes the post almost unreadable. submitted by /u/houseonpost

LPT: PUSH the snow, do not shovel snow; shoveling more demanding than treadmill stress test I saw another LPT mentioning to shovel the snow early. I wanted to add its own part, that pushing the snow away is better for the average adult. Research has indicated that shoveling snow when you are not used to exercise, can increase the risk of a heart attack (“cardiac event” is what they say) even in otherwise healthy adults. They suggest yo…

LPT: DIY cast iron pan handle insulator. I’ve used dollar store cotton string and folded paper towel to wrap my cast iron pan handles for years now. It’s cheap, effective, and easily replaceable. I avoid wrapping close to the pan, making it too thick and getting it wet or letting it soak up oils. I squish the paper towel to conform and I wrap it tight. I tie by looping the string into …

LPT Tips on how to truly let go of the past Hi everyone, I have a problem. I often find myself reminiscing about past mistakes and experiences a lot. I know everything that happens in life has a greater purpose, but sometimes it’s just difficult yk? How can I truly trust on what was and what is? How can one truly make peace with the past? And how can I build that self discipline in not t…

LPT if smoke keeps coming in the fireplace when you light it, check that your bathroom exhaust fan or clothes dryer aren’t running It took me a ridiculously long time to figure out why sometimes I’d light my fireplace and the smoke would come in. Turned out to be a negative pressure issue due to all windows closed and clothes dryer running, although bathroom exhaust fan will do the same. submitted by /u/Nicetrydicklips

LPT Most Americans can file their taxes free Most of us work a simple job, we have no complicated investments. Download the fillable 1040 PDF from IRS.gov. Grab your W-2. Fill in the blanks. Print, attach your W-2 and mail. My (small) refunds are deposited within about 3 weeks of mailing. If your income and life circumstances are simple, tax filing is, too, and free (well, you do need a po…

LPT: Microsoft has a open source repository for all of those small things you wish Windows had. The Microsoft PowerToys repository is a collection of open source tools that are created and developed by developers not associated with Microsoft for use in Windows operating systems. These include: Advanced Copy & Paste features: Paste as plain text, JSON, .txt file, .html file, or .png file, including a opt-in OpenAI option. OCR Text copying …

LPT: You can use extensions like ‘Bye Bye, Google AI’ or ‘Hide Google AI Overviews’ to remove the AI results in Google’s search engine Here’s a link to the extensions: https://chromewebstore.google.com/search/Hide%20Google%20AI%20Overviews Personally, I started using Bye Bye, Google AI because it can remove other things. submitted by /u/onover

LPT: Wife thinks scheduled car maintenance isn’t necessary. Thoughts? My beloved wife does not think I need to take my car in for its 120,000 mile service because she thinks it’s unnecessary. I am curious to see what others think and I will show her the results from this community. Thx! submitted by /u/Ok-Purple8172

LPT: Stop getting credit card offers in the mail Go to OptOutPrescreen.com and opt out of pre-screened credit card offers for 5 years or permanently. It only takes a couple of minutes and will clean up your mailbox fast. submitted by /u/FinanceMe03

LPT: Invest in things that separate you from the ground: good shoes, tires, and mattress. These items are crucial for your comfort and safety. Good shoes prevent foot pain, quality tires ensure safe driving, and a comfortable mattress improves sleep quality, leading to a healthier and more productive life. submitted by /u/VioletHarris33

LPT: When you get hit with a sore throat, stock up on popsicles. The worst part of the cold is the sore throat (my opinion). Ever since I started eating popsicles when I would get a sore throat, my life during cold has been bliss. When it comes to sore throat, I’m pretty much intolerant to it, so in my case I go through loads of popsicles whenever I catch the cold. submitted by /u/RedditUser000aaa

LPT: Create a system that rewards you for resuming good habits If you had a bunch of New Years resolutions but haven’t done it consistently, please don’t give up on them. This year I have also slipped up a bit on my daily habits, but I made sure to set up a system that rewards me for resuming them even if I haven’t hit a streak in a long time. What I pretty much do is that my daily habits that I listed abov…

LPT When people around you are angry, don’t react—just observe. Agreeing or arguing will only make you a part of their anger chain. I witnessed something today that made me realize how anger can spread uncontrollably, like a virus. Person X came in, fuming with anger, blaming Person Y for everything that went wrong, even though the issue was largely caused by X themselves. Instead of addressing the issue head-on, Person X leaned on their emotional card, saying, “I’m telling …

LPT: Want to instantly make your mornings better? Start your day with a “good vibes” text to someone you care about. It not only boosts their mood but sets the tone for YOUR day too. I’ve been doing this thing where every morning, I send a quick text to someone I love—like, “Good morning, hope you crush today!” or “Thinking of you, have a great day!” And the energy shift is INSANE. They get a little boost, and I feel 10x more positive about starting my day. Plus, it makes me realize how lucky I am to have people in my life w…

LPT: If your shoes smell bad, stuff them with dryer sheets or tea bags overnight—it’s a total lifesaver So I learned this hack after one too many “uh, what’s that smell?” moments with my sneakers. If your shoes are starting to smell funky , just pop a couple of dryer sheets or tea bags inside and let them sit overnight. Dryer sheets make them smell fresh AF, and tea bags actually absorb the moisture and odors. Like, it’s so simple but works every …

LPT: Your phone battery will last WAY longer if you keep it between 20-80% instead of charging it to 100% every time Okay, so I didn’t know this until recently, but apparently letting your phone constantly hit 100% or die completely is very bad for the battery. Like, over time, it makes it degrade faster. The sweet spot is keeping it between 20-80% and battery life will be longer. submitted by /u/Successful-Eye2187

LPT: Keep a spare health insurance card in your young child’s diaper bag Redundancy is always nice, in case you lose your main card for any reason. Also, if you need to leave your kids with anyone (e.g. grandparents), they’ll always have an insurance card in hand in case of emergency. submitted by /u/Daikaji

LPT: You can Fax public figures (which companies are in the US) to easily give them physical evidence. Most major people share their fax numbers. Works well for protesting their actions. Letters also work. Make them feel it. They can always block emails/phones. What is wrong with that? submitted by /u/ShotgunForFun

LPT: If you need to replace a ring holder for measuring spoons or anything else, search for a Book Ring or Binder Ring I was looking to replace a plastic ring holder for a nice set of measuring spoons we had that broke, I searched everywhere but couldn’t really find anything, I eventually came across book/binder rings. They come in all sizes and different metals, rubber dipped, they are extremely durable and work great for anything that requires an easy open rin…