LPT Brushing long hair I really wish I’d learned this sooner! The trick is to begin brushing from the bottom to the top. This way, you’ll get rid of knots one by one, and the knots above them won’t stack up; just slide down without hurting! submitted by /u/azzot_68

LPT Put recurring credit card charges on a separate credit card It’s so convenient to see how much you’re paying for monthly recurring services when they are nicely and separately on a different credit card than the one you use daily for random purchases Edit: this is getting some hate. I have a bunch of credit cards (I have a good job) which I open whenever I don’t feel like moving money (i.e. sell stock) a…

LPT There Are A Lot Of Free Things You Can Get For Your Garden You can get free coffee grounds from Starbucks to use as fertilizer or in your compost. Starbucks puts them out in a tin that is labeled in their store. You can get free wood chips from a website called ChipDrop or call local tree removal companies. They will deliver free wood chips to your drive way for free. You can use free wood pallets to …

LPT : If you feel overwhelmed by the mess in your room or house, use the break-it-down technique and start with one type of item (like clothes on the floor) and then move to the next bucket of items. As a parent of three kids aged 6 to 15, I know about daily messes. While I and my oldest like to keep things tidy, the other two need more support. Here’s what works for us and might also work for you: Mentally break down the clean-up into small “buckets of items.” Write a list of these buckets: 1st clothes, 2nd books, 3rd toys, etc. (Use icon…

LPT The 2-Minute Rule: Overcome Procrastination with Micro-Actions Procrastination often creeps in when tasks seem overwhelming. The 2-Minute Rule is a simple technique to break through this barrier: 1.I dentify a task: Choose something on your to-do list. 2. Ask yourself: Can I complete it in 2 minutes or less? 3. If yes, do it immediately. No excuses! 4. If not, break it down: Start with a small part of the t…

LPT It is better to be disliked for who you are rather than liked for a person you are not. It is better to be disliked for who you are rather than liked for a person you are not. submitted by /u/BellaSuperfisky

LPT : Struggling by to fall asleep? Try this military technique LPT: ever had those nights where you just can’t seem to fall asleep, no matter how tired you are? Here’s a trick used by the military to help you drift off in just 2 minutes. 1. Relax Your Face: Start by letting go of all the tension in your face. That means your tongue, jaw, and the muscles around your eyes. 2. Drop Your Shoulders: Let your sho…

LPT : a leaf blower fired up the downspout can usually clear a clog. If you can’t easily or safely reach your upper rain gutters to clear them and you have a leaf blower available, you can blast air UP the downspout and it has a good chance of clearing out a clog. Yes, you should maintain and clean your gutters seasonally. But if there is a sudden strong storm and you notice overflow and nothing coming out the b…

LPT : Can’t fall asleep? Start naming words in your head. This tip was given to me a few months ago, and any time I’ve had to use it I’m asleep in minutes. While laying awake, start naming any words that pop into your mind. Just a stream of consciousness of whatever words come to mind. Try to avoid patterns or connections and don’t think about it. Just start rattling off words. I was told that this mim…

LPT If you struggle with underarm sweat, ditch the antiperspirant I know this sounds totally backwards. I used to profusely struggle with underarm sweat, even when sitting in a cold office. I’d quickly sweat through my undershirts, and all my shirts had nasty armpit stains. One day I accidentally grabbed the deodorant-only version of my favorite deodorant instead of the antiperspirant version. Night and day di…

LPT Type out important texts in your notes app first, you don’t want want to accidentally send the first draft or worse the first half. submitted by /u/bavmotors1

LPT – Place your used lemons in your dishwasher for shinier glasses and a great scent I was given the tip years ago and have been doing it ever since. I find actually a noticeable difference in cleanliness and a subtle citric smell and it’s just one of those awesome tips that improve your life just a little bit more. My glasses are always sparkling and all of my cutlery, cups and plates always come out cleaner. I assume it’s the …

LPT What can I retrain to, what trade can I learn? I don’t have a degree, but I have a background in art. I’m not the best painter, I’m even very mediocre in terms of technique actually, but I think I have a very good sense of aesthetics. After Covid, the market was flooded with graphic designers, programmers and in general everything for which you can find courses on the Internet, everything t…

LPT : if you ever get stung by an insect on the beach put some seawater on the sting If you ever need a disinfectant sea water is the best solution to decrease redness and inflammation. When you get home make sure to apply some antibacterial cream on the sting anyway. If course this apples only to minor stings, if you get an allergic reaction please seek medical attention submitted by /u/independentravel

LPT Banana hack When you’re buying bananas, grab two ripe, three medium ripe, and two greens. Then you can eat them as they ripen. submitted by /u/gonameless

LPT Request – How to I re-size a tall graphic t-shirt that has the design on the bottom hem? No / minimal sewing tips preferred I have a graphic shirt I’d like to resize as it’s not just too big, but it is also too long. Its a Unisex M tall shirt (~33″ long), I normally wear between extra small unisex shirts. Normally I would just cut the excess off from the bottom BUT this shirt has the design start at the bottom and goes up. from there, I have about 13″ of empty space …

LPT : The easiest way to retain gratitude is to be thankful for what hasn’t happened. Not only when you barely survive a dangerous moment like a car crash but being cognizant that it can ALWAYS be worse. submitted by /u/bobarobot

LPT Before moving out of a rental, schedule a a walkthrough with your landlord. Seen many renters complain that a landlord has withheld the security deposit over disputed damage or repairs. Instead of waiting until you have little leverage to advocate for yourself, schedule a walkthrough with the landlord in the days or weeks leading up to your move out. Ask them to point out any items which might cause a deduction. If issu…

LPT – Stop using your phone as an alarm and get yourself a proper alarm clock on your bed. It’s better for your eyes in the morning and stops you from using your phone right after waking up.

LPT – if you’re an artist and you use masking fluid, stock up with zombie make up. Places like Spirit Halloween (or just Amazon) sell jugs of liquid latex as zombie special effects make up. It’s the exact same thing as a lot of the masking fluids sold by art stores, but way cheaper. submitted by /u/GulfStormRacer