Turn a Shelf into a Clothes Hanging Rack with PVC Pipe

The folks fromThe Family Handymanshow us how it’s done. It’s a simple project that can give your closet, basement, or other space some much-needed storage. Hit the link below for this tip, and several other space-saving shelving ideas for around your house. Easy Shelving Ideas: Tips for Home Organization| The Family Handyman

August 15, 2014 · 1 min · 52 words · Jamie Patterson

A Basic Guide to the Different Types of Bank Accounts

Most of us having a checking and savings accountthat’s pretty standard. But there are a handful of other kinds of accounts offered by banks and credit unions. A basic checking account is anaccessibleplace to park your moneyyou can easily move your funds around. Some online banks are able to offer slightly higher interest than the big banks, though. Ally bank, for example, is one of the more popular high-yield interest rate accounts....

August 14, 2014 · 3 min · 522 words · Benjamin Nelson

AutoTempest Updates with More Ways to Find Used Cars Online

AutoTempest is a handy site that searches for your ideal (used) car on multiple sites. Besides the facelift, AutoTempest now adds more sources. Jalopnik named itone of the ten best places to find a used car online. Looks like it’s even better now.

August 14, 2014 · 1 min · 43 words · Jessica Sanders

Avoid Saying "I'm Negotiable" When Talking Salary in an Interview

It’s the worst thing you’ve got the option to do. The trick to counter this is to turn the tables and use silence to your own advantage. As we have mentioned before, being silent is agreat strategy for salary negotiations. What’s especially interesting is the advice given for how to write about salary expectations on your resume. “…but I’m negotiable”| Job Tips for Geeks Photo by Samuel Mann.

August 14, 2014 · 1 min · 68 words · Janice Anderson

Charge Everything on the Road, Ditch Your Headphone Cable [Deals]

It’s a newly-released item, but promo code FB9WX7J8 knocks the price down under $13. $20 gets you two. The unit hasfantastic Amazon reviewsand aSweethome recommendation, and Woot has it for $100 off today. This if for the savers. Need to clear off a few scuffs? you might save $5 on 3M’s Scratch Removal System by clipping the coupon. Head over there and nominate yourfavorite electric razor. Want all of your deals earlier, and all in one place?...

August 14, 2014 · 1 min · 131 words · Sharon Little

Clear Unwanted Contacts from the iOS Recent List for Quicker Messaging

iOS makes it super easy to quickly find a friend on your contacts list when you’re text messaging. Just start typing their name, select it when it pops up, and you’re good to go. Unfortunately, over time, that contact list gets a little cluttered. The Sweet Setup shows how to clean it up. If you tap on that, you will see the option to “Remove from recents.” Tap it and that contact is gone....

August 14, 2014 · 1 min · 106 words · Mike Ramos

Get Free Condoms from Your College Resident Assistant

If you need condoms, ask your RA.

August 14, 2014 · 1 min · 7 words · Joshua White

Get More Out of Your Drill With These Tips and Attachments

Here are some interesting attachments that go beyond your typical set of bits. And, of course,wire brushesthat all have almost unlimited uses in the shop and home. Cutting While drills obviously drill holes, ahole sawis an attachment for uncommonly large holes. There are a lot of potential uses here. Power Winding Last fall I was installing 500 linear feet of fence around one of my pastures. Mixing There are also many “mixing” attachments for a drill....

August 14, 2014 · 1 min · 88 words · Charles Tucker Jr.

Humble Bundle App Now Manages Audio, Ebook Downloads

Now, with the latest app update, you could download all of it directly to your Android phone. Previously, the Humble Bundle app only supported game APK downloads. Now you could use it to download local copies of music, audiobooks, and even ebooks. Humble Bundle| Google Play Store viaAndroid Police

August 14, 2014 · 1 min · 49 words · James Sullivan

Learn More Efficiently by Planning to Teach What You're Studying

Learning is all about retaining knowledge so it can be accessed later on. A recent study in the journal Memory & Cognition had two groups learning new information. So how can you use this to your advantage? When you’re studying something new, think of somebody you know and plan to teach it to them. Fellow students, a colleague, your significant other, anyone. it’s possible for you to even create a lesson plan highlighting the key components....

August 14, 2014 · 1 min · 87 words · Kelsey Sellers

Make a Simple Bottle Opener with a Standard Construction Nail

Just verify you’re using a nail that has a big enough head to grip the bottle top. How to Make a Bottle Opener Using a Nail| YouTube

August 14, 2014 · 1 min · 27 words · John Salinas

Mark Page Line Edges to Organize Your Paper Notebook

This trick to organizing your paper notebook is simple, efficient, and only requires your writing utensil. Adam Akhtar describes the process on his blog Highfive, and says he discovered the tip while in Japan. The set up is simple, but works very well. List out your categories, each one on their own line. Flip through your handy notebook and find exactly what you’re looking for in no time. A Little Known Hack from Japan to Get Your Notebook Organized| Highfive...

August 14, 2014 · 1 min · 83 words · Laura Smith

Stop Trying to Please Everyone or Chase Impossible Goals

But there are limits. If you spend time chasing impossible goals, you are just wasting energy that could be used more productively. Noah St John, author and productivity advisor, recommends rethinking goals, and skipping those that are impossible. Included in this is the desire to make everyone happy. The truth is that you CANNOT make everyone else happy. In fact, technically, you could’t “make” ANYONE else happy. Because each of us is ultimately responsible for our own happiness or unhappiness....

August 14, 2014 · 1 min · 179 words · Jason Flowers