LPT: Learn to do minor repairs with thread Especially when you have kids. One day I just decided to learn how to do a simple ladder stich repair, and it has literally changed my life. Minor tears had built up in stuffed animals, my backpack, my pants… And the trick to fixing them took me less than 5 minutes to learn. After that, I found so many uses for it that I literally started carr…

LPT: You can opt out of pre-screened credit/insurance offers Sick of getting those offers in the mail knowing you’re just going to throw them away? You’ve got the option to opt out for either five years or permanently. Details: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/prescreened-credit-insurance-offers submitted by /u/WhyAreYouSoSmelly

LPT – Put more than one sheet on your mattress. Maybe a lot of people do this, maybe not, but having two sheets over your mattress is noticeably better than just one. And three more than two. I’ve not tried four. I’ve got an excellent mattress and it makes a difference. I’ve tried it on cheap mattresses and it is a pretty inexpensive way of improving your sleep. Give it a go. submitted…

LPT to build rapport with someone new LPT: If you’re ever trying to quickly build rapport with someone new, subtly mirror their energy level and body language. It helps people feel understood and comfortable. Why it works: Mirroring someone’s posture, tone, or energy level is a subtle psychological trick that helps people feel in sync with you. It creates an unspoken bond and can ma…

LPT When emailing someone with multiple questions, number them BACKWARDS It makes it easier for the recipient to reply to each point and ensures you don’t get half-answered responses. Doing so in reverse numbered order helps draw attention to each, and stands out submitted by /u/asianpixiedollvip

LPT: Need something notarized for free? Check with your bank, credit union, or local public library first. Many banks and credit unions offer free notary services to account holders, and some public libraries also provide it as a community service. Always call ahead to confirm, but these options can save you money on notary fees! submitted by /u/FinanceMe03

LPT—- how to understand the pronouns (they/them) used singularly First things first and upfront I am token gay dude, as dude as dude can be, yet also as gay is gay. I even struggled with it at first and My mom is an English major and teacher too, and she struggled with it as well, ultimately coming to me for clarification since I’m gay evidently I’m supposed to know all the things and questions about LGBT 🤷‍…

LPT Flossing used to be the worst part of my day I used to use regular floss, but it always made my gums bleed, and I just hated the feeling of that string between my teeth. I didn’t want a bulky water flosser taking up space in my tiny bathroom, so I thought a 2-in-1 electric toothbrush could be the way to go. I was disappointed at first cuz most of the ones I found had separate heads for bru…

LPT Nobody is stopping you from putting a dot on the top of your USB cables It takes 1 second and saves you trying both sides and somehow only plugging it in right when you look at it submitted by /u/Johnny_Politics

LPT: Parking Tips Everyone should be doing Basically if you have a spot in the end (ie, next to a curb) or near white lines please park as close to that as possible. Especially if you drive a big vehicle. It doesn’t make sense to me why more people don’t do this?? submitted by /u/dfmcardiovert

LPT- removing adhesive No need to Goo-gone or those costly products. In a pinch, or turn it to habit. To remove adhesive, start by applying a small amount of mineral oil or petroleum jelly (this also works with some cooking oils) to the sticky area and letting it sit for a few minutes. This softens the adhesive, making it easier to remove. Next, use a cloth or your fi…

YMMV LPT: Ward off solicitors by hanging a lockbox YMMV with this LPT, but so far, hanging a lockbox seems to ward off solicitors. We installed a lockbox on the front door to allow home health aides to freely enter and help a family member. A side effect we noticed is that as solicitors approach the front door, they’ll turn around without bothering to knock or ring the doorbell. So we think the …

LPT Request: Any tips for searching for a good physician when moving to a new city? Just moved to a new city. Want to go ahead and find a good physician before I get sick so that I don’t suffer at that time. Any tips on finding a good one? submitted by /u/kaffeinezombie

LPT, Use your phone camera as magnifying glass. If you’re trying to read small print or faint lettering you can look at the text on your phone camera and enlarge it to make it readable. I find this useful trying to read labels in stores. submitted by /u/calguy1955

LPT: Use your iPhone as a password manager for ALL your passwords. Disclaimer: This is provided your iPhone/iPad is protected by a strong password/pin. Your iPhone/iPad can generate secure passwords for you, store them securely, you can add any existing passwords you have. Go to settings, then passwords and you can add, view, edit. Why is this a good idea? – All your passwords are stored securely in one place (…

LPT: Prevent red wine stains with soda water I just read a post on AITA about a woman whose sister intentionally spilled red wine on her wedding dress immediately before the wedding ceremony (comments locked on the post). For anyone who suffers a red wine incident, soda water (club soda if you’re in the US) is a life saver. Blot away as much wine as possible, then pour the soda water acros…

LPT “It’s okay if people are wrong.” One decision that has dramatically improved my life in recent years is that it’s okay if other people are wrong. I don’t need to correct them, and I’ll never change anyone’s mind anyway. Deciding that, and remembering it in the moment, made a huge difference in so many areas of my life. For starters, I’m not nearly as stressed, angry, or afraid …

LPT Voting time!! If in the US Go vote today even if you don’t vote for president you can still vote use your right!!! submitted by /u/juancho503

LPT: Turn overripe fruits into coulis If you have overripe fruit, fruit that is starting to go bad, or even fruit that tastes kind of meh, coulis is a great solution Strawberry coulis tastes like how strawberry is supposed to taste but never quite lives up to. Better yet it can be done with those strawberries you forgot in the back of the fridge that are kind of dried up and starti…

LPT: Smelly feet? Use powder coffee! Okay it doesnt mean that you should abandon fee hygiene and wash them every day, but if you one day notice that you have smelly feet and are embarrassed to take off your shoes without having to kill small insects within 3 mile radius, put 2 teaspoon of ground coffee in each of your shoes at night, and then dump them the next morning. Repeat this…