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Not Enough Wrapping Paper to Cover Your Gift? Try This Super-Simple Hack

There's no need to throw away a square of wrapping paper that's too small to fit your present. With some simple geometry, you can save yourself time and sanity when wrapping gifts.

5 Easier Ways to Water Your Christmas Tree

Avoid the sap-covered clothing and use these easy methods for watering a Christmas tree without crouching down on the floor.

25 Gift Cards That Give You—and Your Recipient—the Best Bang for Your Buck

From highest ratings to highest discounts, these gift cards are your best bet for hard-to-please recipients.

An Ingenious Way to Wrap Holiday Presents in Seconds

Use a technique embraced by department store workers in Japan to make gift wrapping a seamless event.

The Reason You Should Never Wear Orange to a Job Interview

According to hiring managers, job interview outfits matter. Here are tips on what to wear, what not to wear, and why.

A Simple—and Delicious—Trick for Making the Creamiest Mashed Potatoes

The best mashed potatoes recipe is one you can make the day before without sacrificing that rich, buttery texture.

The Best Place to Park at the Mall, According to Science

Do you grab the first parking spot you see, or drive as close to the mall as you can and hover until someone else leaves? Science may have found an answer.

Ingenious Moving Tips, According to Twitter

Here are Twitter’s best packing tips and tricks to help you save space, money, time, and your sanity on moving day.

A Simple Trick for Remembering People’s Names

This life hack will save you from forgetting a person’s name immediately after they introduce themselves.

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We've All Been Riding Escalators Wrong, According to the Manufacturers

Want to avoid an escalator accident? Forget everything you know about proper escalator rules of the road (and try to ignore the withering stares of your fellow commuters).

Don’t Throw Away Your Used LEGO Bricks—Donate Them

Whether it’s full LEGO sets or a handful of mismatched bricks, your old toys will end up in the hands of some creative kids.

Splitwise App Makes Splitting the Bill for Dinner, a Trip, Household Bills, or Anything Else Easy

Whether it’s just happy hour drinks or an entire vacation, Splitwise will organize your shared expenses for you.

After 150 Years, Heinz Finally Told Us the Best Way to Pour Ketchup

With a simple tilt of the wrist and a cursory understanding of geometry, you, too, could be a pouring pro.

Want to Reduce Your Screen Time? Try This Simple Trick

You don’t have to swear off your favorite social media apps completely in order to cut down on brainless scrolling.

15 Easy Ways You Can Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

With some simple switches—whether it's picking up your bike or closing the curtains—you can start practicing carbon footprint-reducing habits today.

Why You Should Be Using Your Phone's Contacts to Save Recipes

If you want to access a recipe hands-free, save it under a new contact and ask Siri to pull it up when you're in the middle of cooking dinner.

A MoviePass Security Gaffe Leaves Tens of Thousands of Accounts Exposed

The movie subscription service has endured bad press, and it's now got more coming. Tens of thousands of accounts were left unsecured on a server for anyone to see.

The Easiest Way to Plug a Dripping Ice Cream Cone

Instead of letting your ice cream cone drip all over you through the hole in the bottom, plug it up with something sweet.

This Amazingly Simple Google Docs Hack Is a Game-Changer

Instead of going to Google Drive to open a new Google Doc, Sheet, or Slide, all you have to do is a type a few letters into your browser.

The Reason Sneakers Have an Extra Set of Holes

Don't ignore the extra holes above the laces of your sneakers—you can use them to create a "heel lock" and avoid blisters.

Upgrade Your Boxed Mac and Cheese With a Simple Ingredient Swap

A simple ingredient swap produces tangy, complex mac and cheese—without adding any time to the recipe on the box.

A Simple Trick to Prevent Your Guacamole from Browning

Don't let those delicious avocado leftovers go bad. Cooking experts have tried out different methods of preserving guacamole, and there's one that actually works.

Why Choosing the Second Cheapest Wine on the Menu Isn't Such a Good Idea

You may think you're being sneaky by ordering wine this way, but restaurants are well aware of this trick.

This Macaroni and Cheese Meatball Recipe Is Easy Enough to Make in a Dorm Room

As long as you have a coffee maker and a toaster oven, you can whip up these easy macaroni and cheese meatballs for dinner tonight.

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