LPT Termite question on newly purchased home LPT request. Bought a house less then month ago, had inspection, had termite inspection and bond. We just started to demo the fireplace and the pretty much entire structure of fireplace is rotted from termites. Any insight on what can be done and what next steps are? I would think two inspections not showing significant damage should have some l…

LPT: Moving On from a previously nice friendship. I am currently experiencing the Silent Treatment from someone with whom I had a very dear friendship. This is the second time a problem sprung from her side, in which she did not allow me either to speak or explain. Now, one week into the silence from her side, it makes a recovery from being discarded no longer desirable for me. My new mindset m…

LPT: Your signature doesn’t have to be your full name written in cursive Working as a children’s case manager, I have a lot of documents for clients to sign. As we all know, 2010 was the end of teaching cursive in schools, resulting in an entire generation of people who panic when asked for a signature. Legally, “a signature may be made (i) manually or by means of a device or machine, and (ii) by the use of any name…

LPT: It’s not a discount if you otherwise wouldn’t have bought it. I know it’s fairly obvious but I’d sometimes fall for this little fallacy, and think “Wow I’m saving so much money!” In truth, I wasn’t saving shit. I was buying unnecessary things that I wouldn’t have thought to buy if they hadn’t come up. Now before I buy I think to myself, is this something I would have reasonably bought within the next year…

LPT Relaxing is a skill that can be developed. It is important to be operating from a relaxed space to ensure you are moving forward most efficiently. Tortoise and the hare. Stillness can open worlds. In such a busy world, silence can heal. Learn how to pause. Learn how to breathe. Learn how to watch. Learn how to walk. Learn how to sit. In silence. In peace. Learn how to stretch. Learn how…

LPT Request: how to maneuver around a topic I don’t want to talk about? So now that my grandma has passed my family are saying little things like “did you look out for “certain person” with her insurance policy?” .. “you know such and such a did a lot for your grandma “ how do I simply and quickly move around this topic without being rude once brought up? submitted by /u/Unable_Count_1635

LPT Request: How to get someone who doesn’t respect us, do the work we ask them to do? Ideally, if someone we respect tells us to do something, we do it. But if its someone we do not respect or value, tells us something, we’d most probably not care about it. So how to deal with the second situation and get the work done? submitted by /u/anil_2705

LPT Request: remove sweat stains without machine wash I have several cotton button ups that cannot be put into a washer. Online DIY suggestions tend to include machine washing steps, mostly with baking soda or vinegar, so if anyone has tips/tricks to avoid laundry machines I’d greatly appreciate it. Stains have been building up around collar and armpit areas submitted by /u/Psychological_B…

LPT REQUEST: MUDDY DOG! I’ve got a muddy backyard. Not much I can do about it. I’ve also got an abomination of a squatty dog. Pickle the Golden – schih tzu – lord knows what else Mix. Sending her out to the backyard results in legs and tummy filled with mud. I walk her and she comes back fine, but how can I deny her the pleasure of menacing the local squirrels? The bac…

LPT Request: University Tips: Beginning my BSc Maths in Fall (EU). Want some of the more hidden/not commonly known advice for starting Uni. Not looking for the obvious (“Don’t do drugs, “Don’t sleep at 3 AM”, “Go to class” type of thing. Would also appreciate some degree specific advice. submitted by /u/SwissExMuslim

LPT Request: How to clean MacBook’s screen? I clean it with microfiber every time. But it does not work well. submitted by /u/Playful_Assignment98

LPT : Perform Laundry Magic With Vinegar Add 1 cup of vinegar to the rinse cycle will help make mildew and body odors disappear from clothing. submitted by /u/Pressure_Uncon375

LPT Request: How do I find a person? I have their pictures, but I don’t know their name, their address, their number or even where the person lives. I have been running the images on Google images and Google lens, but nothing comes up. There are no results. I don’t know how to search up pictures on social media. I want to find them on social media. I want to find their contact deta…

LPT: In what ways can I measure the success of my career progress? So, I’ve been pondering this a lot lately: how the heck do I measure the success of my career journey? Like, it’s not just about climbing the ladder anymore; it’s about feeling fulfilled and making meaningful progress. So, I did some brainstorming, and here’s what I came up with: Skill Growth: Are you learning new things and honing your expert…

LPT: Protect your online reputation by doing a reverse image search of your profile pictures. Why this is important: With a simple reverse image search, anyone can potentially track down other accounts associated with that image. This could unintentionally expose old posts, forgotten profiles, or information you’d rather keep private. you can use popular reverse image search tools: Try Google Images () or TinEye (

LPT to women from a man: If you’re physically threatened by a man, just kick him in the nuts As a man, I’m very sympathetic to the fact that women will often instinctively feel overpowered and helpless whenever threatened with physical harm by a man. Just by the muscular differences alone. So I just want to remind you of the incredible ability you possess to disable a man if you can get a good hard knee to connect with said man’s nutsac…

LPT: Make copies of our pet’s vaccine records. When you get the vaccines done for your pets make copies and keep a set in your car, scanned on your phone, or someplace you can get to them when you have your pet. In most cases if you have to board, (emergency or just on trips), groom, or vet visit you need proof of vaccines before they can see your pet. submitted by /u/GoWest1223

LPT for men Tired of struggling with tangled earphone cords? Wrap them around a binder clip when you’re not using them. It keeps them neat and untangled, plus you can clip them to your bag or pocket for easy access. submitted by /u/RaissaCoosta

LPT: For the soon to be fathers Buy a cheap set of dumbells that go up to 40lbs. Work your way up to be able to curl 40lbs on each arm and keeping it locked at the carry angle for 30 seconds. Trust me, the day that you’re juggling a fussy 3 year old that wants to be held while trying to open a door with the other hand full of groceries. You’ll thank yourself. submitted by …

LPT being rude to the telemarketer won’t stop the calls Go to optoutprescreen.com to opt out of future contacts. Hanging up immediately or cursing at the person just doing their job isn’t going to do anything. Good luck. submitted by /u/itsANOMALEEZ