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How to Sweep Out Old Debt Before the End of the Year
Debt is no easy subject to tackle. In most households, debt is a crippling factor that can ruin credit scores, loan applications, and personal financial life. This is why most people refuse to even pay off their debt, knowing in the back of their minds that they’ll never be free of it. However, it’s important to take a stance today and start clearing off your debt pile. With the end of the year only a few months out, here are a few ways you can start sweeping out old debt before you take the plunge into 2018.
By Pat Cooper8 years ago in Lifehack
Organizing Tips for a Perfect Home Renovation
Even though a complete home renovation can drag and be stressful, don’t let that stop you from creating a home of your dreams. All you need to do to make your renovation less traumatic for you, your family, and your contractors is to be well-organized. If you create a good work plan, you will save money, time, and your nerves, and here’s how you can do it.
By Carolin Petterson8 years ago in Lifehack
Five Ways to Save on Halloween This Fall
With Halloween arriving soon, it’s time to start prepping your home for this festive season. However, don’t believe that you have to go bankrupt spending money on Halloween decorations, candy, or costumes. Believe it or not, The National Retail Federation estimates that the average person spends nearly $80 on Halloween gear, with a national total of $4.7 billion. To help you lower your cost and save on Halloween this year, follow these money-saving tips below.
By Pat Cooper8 years ago in Lifehack
7 Ways You Can Improve Your Roof on Your Own
With all the different trends when it comes to home interior design and curb improvement, it’s very easy to forget about the fact that your roof also needs occasional upgrades. However, many people take action only after the leaks have already appeared. If you want to be on the safe side and tend to your roof properly, keep on reading. The following tips present the basics of effective roof repair that you can complete without a handyman. Of course, it’s important to be realistic about your own abilities and the condition of your roof in the first place.
By Carolin Petterson8 years ago in Lifehack
10 Easy Things to Make Your Life Less Boring and Depressing
Do you ever feel depressed? Or that you are watching the time pass while sitting idly by? Trust me, we have all been there. My first suggestion would be to immediately adopt a kitten or a puppy, but that isn't always doable, is it? Below, I have listed ten things, although seeming trivial at first, will greatly improve your quality of living.
By Alexa Greenwald8 years ago in Lifehack
Ingenious DIY Hacks Using Command Hooks. Top Story - October 2017.
Command hooks are an organizer's dream come true. These tiny hooks can be mounted on walls using easy to find tools, or in some cases, little glue tags that come with the hooks upon purchase.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Lifehack
5 Podcasts To (Possibly) Improve Your Life
These days, I've started listening to less and less music. The radio just doesn't do it for me, and I'm way too scatter-brained to play my own music day in and day out. Tired of the same songs over and over, I looked for other auditory entertainment options, thus stumbling upon podcasts. They can be informative, entertaining, or any combination of the two! Here are some of my favorite podcasts, and some of the best episodes to get you started:
By Hayley Bonnett8 years ago in Lifehack
DIY Bathroom Ideas That May Help You Improve Your Storage Space
Do you love DIY? Is your bathroom looking shoddy and in need of a makeover? These are some of the few DIY bathroom ideas that may help you improve your storage space, and can give your new bath a subtle look of polished personalization.
By George Herman8 years ago in Lifehack
An Antidote to Stressful Living
When I was a child I used to swim under the water of swimming pools and fantasize about becoming a mermaid. Later on I went through a lengthy period of pirate obsession, and much later I left school to solo travel round Europe. A desire for freedom has been one of the most important themes of my life so far, it ranks with relationships and purpose as one of my essentials for a happy existence.
By Nancy Stapleton8 years ago in Lifehack
5 Ideas for an Effective Home Renovation and Remodelling
There are many ways that you can upgrade your home and boost its value. However, it’s all about what you need and want at the moment. You may not plan to sell your home any time soon, but you still deserve the comfort and pleasant personal environment. With that in mind, you can tend to the more pressing issues when it comes to the look and functionality of your home.
By Carolin Petterson8 years ago in Lifehack
How to Still Enjoy October when You're Not a Fan of Halloween
Growing up, I never celebrated Halloween. I dressed up once as a fairy ballerina when I was three-years-old, but that was the extent of it. I have zero emotional investment in the holiday. Don't get me wrong, I'm not anti-Halloween and all things spooky. However, I personally dislike horror movies and anything that incites fear. Thus, I'm not a fan of Halloween. Since I usually spend Halloween night (and sometimes the nights to follow) watching Psych re-runs with my family or scrolling through Instagram to see who dressed as what, I decided to make this list of fun and seasonal things to do in October that don't relate to Halloween.
By Mikayla Rae8 years ago in Lifehack
