LPT: If you use products in Tetra-Pak cartons (e.g. broth, chai concentrate, milk, etc.), once they’re empty, flip up the two corner flaps on the bottom and the ones at the sides, and you’ll be able to press them perfectly flat so they don’t take up extra space in your trash/recycling. I use a lot of chicken broth and Tazo chai concentrate and these things would make it so I had to empty the trash a lot more often until I figured out how easy it is to completely flatten them so I can just slide them along the side of my recycling bin. Now they barely take up any space at all and I can be lazy and empty my trash once a week. …

LPT: Try Yahoo for searches that include exact phrases Yes, Google is good for some things. But their search engine inexplicably removed the feature where putting quotes around part or all of a search returns only pages with the exact phrase. Yahoo.com still has that feature. And it works. submitted by /u/joeythenose

LPT: Airlines will let you check your bags in way earlier than your flight is supposed to depart If you’re ever in a city and stuck with luggage for some hours before a flight, just ask the airline if you can drop off your bags early. Spirit let me check my bags 4 hours before my flight and Delta let me check my bags 7 hours before my flight in Atlanta too. Just be nice and let them know what’s going on. Also it feels nice to just walk up t…

LPT Split your money into more than one bank account. Don’t say you don’t have enough for two accounts. The less money you have, the more important it is to protect yourself. I know a few people who have been scammed lately. Fortunately, it hasn’t happened to me, but it seems to happen to people who can least afford it. So open a second bank account… Even if it’s in the same bank. So if a scammer…

LPT: Use a phone you don’t use anymore for 2 factor authentication and leave it in a safe place. My phone was stolen yesterday. Thankfully my Authenticator app containing OTPs for various accounts was in an old phone that I don’t take out of the house anymore. There were some accounts that were tied to my number which was stolen so the thief kept trying to reset my passwords using OTPs from my stolen SIM card. It was a pain trying to secure…

LPT: Screw the top of a soda bottle on extra tightly when you store it in the fridge. It won’t go flat so quickly. I used to screw the top a normal amount and the soda would be flat the next day. With this LPT it stays fizzy for a few days. submitted by /u/RunDNA

LPT: Save used kitchen oil in a can with a wick to make a homemade candle that smells like your favorite meals Instead of pouring used kitchen oil down the sink (which can clog your pipes), collect it in a metal can. When you first start filling the can, insert a candle wick. Once the can is full, you’ll have a homemade candle that smells like your cooking! submitted by /u/Sulfito

LPT: If you see something “new/unopened” on Marketplace, Craigslist, etc, check the manufacturer website or Amazon first for an even cheaper price This allows you to bypass the flippers who are taking advantage of sales prices, lightning deals, etc. I’ve been doing this for years and every time I start seeing a bunch of people on Facebook trying to flip the same “brand new unopened” piece of tech, I know to check elsewhere first if I’m actually interested. You also might want to consider d…

LPT: Try anti-glare/tinted/polarised glasses for night driving with astigmatism. You can get anti-glare/tinted/polarised glasses fairly cheaply online. I have large ones that slip over your glasses. My eyes are +6 with pretty significant astigmatism. I have been finding it impossible to see properly at night due to LED headlights – if there is consistent oncoming traffic on a dual carriageway, it blinds me and I cannot see t…

LPT: Don’t just assume that Amazon charges on your credit card are correct This is the second year in a row that this has happened to me. I pay for Amazon prime annually, last year and this year, I have received a $14.99 charge on my credit card for “Amazon Prime” that I didn’t recognize. Both times, when I contacted Amazon, they basically said “whoops, sorry, that was a mistake, and we will refund you.” I know it’s ea…

LPT Get a pair of glasses with yellow lenses and wear them when night driving to cut down on the glare from LED headlights They’ll shift that awful blue tint over to yellow. Bonus: Choose polarized yellow lenses for bright / flat light conditions in the daytime – helps defeat the glare from snowy roads on sunny days. submitted by /u/cat_blep

LPT: Put your clothes in the dryer with a few ice cubes to quickly remove wrinkles. The steam created by the melting ice works like an iron submitted by /u/Mizz_24

LPT: If you get points & have rewards, buy gift cards If you’re going to make a purchase on amazon or something and your credit card gets points or cash back, go someplace like WaWa and get a giftcard to pay for the item. You get both points on your card and rewards on your loyalty account for an item you were going to purchase anyway. submitted by /u/agelinas66

LPT: SPIN a carbonated beverage clockwise w the bottom firm on a flat surface to undo the shaken effect. submitted by /u/Both-Programmer8495

LPT: If you don’t want to feel old, DO NOT ever ask a child under the age of ten what they think ‘old’ is…nothing good will come of it. Additional information: I have a six year old niece. Conversations can get interesting. submitted by /u/DHN_95

LPT: if you have dull scissors, cut strips of aluminium foil to sharpen them I came across this after becoming annoyed by the three pairs of dull scissors I have, and to my amazement it actually does work. Step 1: Take a length of foil about 50cm/20in long, fold it over itself along its length until the strip is about 5cm/2in wide. Doesn’t really matter, but the idea is that you have a thick strip of foil. Step 2: Take t…

LPT: If a song is stuck in your head, play that song’s ending. Whenever a song gets stuck in my head (looking at you, All About That Bass), I play the last part of the song on my phone or imagine the ending in my head. This signals to my brain that the song has finished and it can now focus on something else. submitted by /u/Omer-Ash

LPT: Tape a small packet of silica gel inside your camera bag to keep it moisture-free. Silica gel helps absorb excess moisture in your camera bag, protecting your gear from damage due to humidity or condensation. submitted by /u/ScarlettDavis41

LPT: When microwaving leftovers, make a hole in the middle to help them heat evenly. This trick ensures the food heats up without cold spots in the center. submitted by /u/OliviaGrayson27

LPT: If you’re trying to save space while traveling, roll your clothes instead of folding them to maximize suitcase room. Rolling clothes reduces wrinkles and makes packing more efficient. submitted by /u/AriaReed24