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Hacks related to reducing the time, materials, or energy needed to accomplish a task.

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Fold hack for tons of washed clothes

Some things need folding, and some don't. I don't fold socks or underwear. That saves a lot of time. Things that do need folding can generally be hung up on hangers in closets (presuming you have the …
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How can I make flying insects leave?

I often use a small, handheld vacuum (such as a Dust Buster or Dirt Devil). If you chase the flying insect around, you can often catch it, especially if it lands somewhere (wall, window, mirror...) …
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How do I prevent stacked drinking glasses from sticking together?

Although you already selected the answer you like, I have another option that works if you have different kinds of glasses. Rather than stacking glasses of the same type together, stack glasses of dif …
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I am looking for ways to send emails efficiently

I would put the text of the email into a simple text editing program. But rather than putting in specific names, dates, codes, etc., I would include placeholder text such as [name] [date] [code1] [c …
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How to evenly trim a mustache in front of a mirror?

A guide (such as a comb) will help you out. For example, if you want to trim your mustache straight across, place an ordinary comb through it, parallel to the floor (like a shelf). In the mirror, mak …
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Are there ways to tell how spicy salsa is without tasting it?

This is a workaround instead of a hack. Variation #1: You could take a small amount of each salsa on your plate, and then try them after you are through the line. Once you've picked your favorite, yo …
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An alternative (cheaper) option than offering towel service at the gym

You can give every employee 2 or 3 towels for free. The catch is that they have to wash them themselves, and they have to remember to bring them to the gym. Most employees will see the gift as generou …
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How to segment ones life/data?

The issue is that you can organize your life in different ways, depending on the paradigm you use: "employee, son, father, etc." is one, "I, other people, my things" is another. All these paradigms …
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How to save the water wasted while waiting for the shower to heat up?

This solution only works if you have a separate bathtub in your bathroom. I'm pretty sure that all the water for your bathroom (shower, sink, toilet tank, bathtub) comes from the water heater to your …
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How not to lose too much warmth while leaving the door open

You could make a homemade doggie door. Open the door enough for your dog. Get corrugated cardboard (maybe from a leftover packing box) that is the same size and shape as the opening, but can also be …
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Parking stop ideas

Craig Constantine suggested drive-between guards made of free weights. Another drive-between idea is long 2x4 boards, with other wooden blocks nailed on top of them every couple of feet. The boards wo …
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Tie 350ml liquor bottles to a string or chain?

One thing that might work is to tie the string or cord tightly around the bottle's neck, and then wrap adhesive tape around the neck, cord, and knot several times. You could use duct tape (since duct …
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What's a great way to store knives for me?

My first thought comprises 3 elements: a dedicated kitchen drawer a non-skid mat 1 or 2 nylon hair combs The first step is simple: Cut the non-skid mat to fit the drawer. Lay it in there. The n …
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Use 52/56oz liquid soap refill bottles directly?

You don't need to pour the liquid soap into the smaller bottles, and it doesn't need to be messy. See if you can find a "pump top" from another bottle that is mostly / entirely clean. Remove it from …
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How to Vertically holster beard-hair trimmer & electric shaver, and suspend it using a shelf...

In this environment, I would use stacking desk trays. They are fairly stable and do not need to be attached to a wall. Your smaller bathroom items could become hard to reach at the back of a bottom …
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