LPT Love crispy bacon but hate the mess? Try baking it in the oven. Less cleanup, more even crisp, and your stovetop stays grease-free! submitted by /u/asianpixiedollvip

LPT: undervoting is when you leave part of a ballot empty on purpose, and is perfectly fine For example, you can vote for the US president, judges, etc but leave a provision of horseracing tax blank. This is called ‘undervoting’. I do believe you just have to submit the whole ballot regardless so they know you undervoted and aren’t just missing pages. Call the hotline on your ballot to confirm this information for your specific ballot…

LPT: keep getting scam calls? Just answer “your city” mourge, how can I help you? If they keep going, just say “this is the mourge, are you picking up or dropping off? They will NEVER call you again submitted by /u/bathulk101

LPT: Want to avoid knee injuries and improve your lifts? Wear flat shoes like converse or vans at the gym When lifting weights like squats or deadlifts, wearing cushioned shoes can reduce your performance and cause knee pain. Cushioning in shoes like Nikes compresses under heavy loads, forcing your knees inward and reducing your ability to drive force into the ground. Instead, you can opt for flat shoes like Converse, Vans, or something similar. The…

LPT: During FaceTime Audio, you can minimize the FT menu by changing your Display Zoom in the settings. For iPhone users: If you are in a call , you can change your Display Zoom in the settings to minimize the FaceTime menu whenever you wake your phone up. This is extremely helpful for iPhone users who are always in a call. The following incidents were my biggest problems that were solved by this tip. Ending the cal…

LPT: Once a meeting has more than three people, it usually ends up being unproductive for most. submitted by /u/Seth187

LPT: Use lavender oil on your ankles to prevent mosquitoe bites. You can use lavender oil (others like tea tree work well too) on your ankles or the tops of your socks to help repel mosquitoes. Keeping your feet and ankles very clean helps too. submitted by /u/ptlimits

LPT: Use less water when mixing dough and more water when rolling it out I’m sure you’ve been there, you’re making bread or pizza dough and there’s flour everywhere. It looks like a flour bomb went off and the clean up will be just as much work as making dinner itself. The secret is to use a less water when mixing your dough so it’s not sticky at all but everything gets a chance to mix. After your dough has rested ad…

LPT: If your mobile connection isn’t working even with bars, try restarting your phone I was so frustrated that I couldn’t even send text messages (not SMS) with full bars. So I tried restarting my phone to see if it would work. And thank god it did. submitted by /u/Kroy-

LPT – So you like hard or soft boiled eggs? Get a rice cooker. I’ve had a rice cooker for years because it’s the easiest and best way to make proper rice. I never bothered with the plastic steaming tray until I was searching for a better way to boil eggs. Turns out a rice cooker equipped with a steaming tray is the easiest way to make perfect boiled eggs. I put about an inch of water in the pot and the tray…

LPT : Stop Trying to Be a Superhero – Delegate Those Urgent Tasks (and Reclaim Your Sanity) We’re often told to “hustle harder” and “do it all,” but burning yourself out is a recipe for disaster. Sometimes, the smartest move is to delegate. Make a list of tasks that are consistently draining your time or energy (or those you just plain hate doing). Find a skilled freelancer or virtual assistant (there are tons of platforms out there!) …

LPT – If your car is ever followed, drive to the nearest police station. Call the station to notify them and have an officer meet you outside. Edit: Google it or search on Maps. If that’s not an option, call 911 and have them direct you to the nearest station. You will not get in trouble for doing so, and you’re always better safe than sorry. submitted by /u/steelstringheart

LPT Read the ingredients when you buy food. If you don’t know what it is or can’t pronounce it, don’t buy it and surely don’t eat it. This will be true for your entire life. submitted by /u/zo7lay2h

LPT Stop washing so many cups, glasses and mugs. If you are going to have more people than usual in your house, or are just sick of washing a seemingly-endless pile of drinking vessels, get a rubber band system going. Screw some small hooks into the cupboard where the cups and glasses are kept. Every person gets their own hook and their own supply of different-colored rubber bands. When you t…

LPT – Use both hands when loading a dishwasher Independently pick up items to put away (two glasses, two knives). Then go pro and do two different items with different destinations/origins. Gamifies it, stretches your brain and motor skills, and speeds it up by some significant amount. Use of other body parts to go beyond two items simultaneously is elite level* *No, no don’t do this. s…

LPT – If you have children or pets and use carpet stain removers often, buy a container of professional pre-spray A container of powdered concentrate is around $45 USD and will probably last your whole life It doesn’t contain harsh scents, lighteners or chemicals that will bleach your carpet and disintegrate the fibers and it works significantly better If you ever rent a carpet machine you can use it in lieu of the $20-40 chemicals that typically come wit…

LPT – with a smart plug you can stop worrying about your hair straighteners. With a simple smart plug you can double check all day that you turned your straighteners off. No more turning back around on your commute. submitted by /u/Fun_Sky1

LPT – Use two hairdryers at the same time. Twice the power, twice the speed. Everyone seems to be concerned about electrical issues. Ignoring that, with this method, you’re done in half the time. Theoretically, there is no extra use in total electricity or muscle strain. If time is your top priority, this is a great method. submitted by /u/SpookyDavid

LPT When charging your phone at an airport or any other public place, always use an electrical outlet with your own charger instead of their USB outlet. Using the USB outlet, while convenient, is inviting unwanted guests into your phone. submitted by /u/avenge_lee_sedol

LPT remember the phone number for your legal next of kin or emergency contact In health care we run into many people who can’t remember their own family members phone number coz they rely on cell phones. Either remember it or write it down and keep in your wallet. You will make your care team much happier. submitted by /u/motherofdogz2000