No screws or hooks are required to bring photos to life on your walls. We’re not such a heavy “photo house,” with photos lining the staircases, walls and every surface. But I do think it’s nice for kids to see themselves and their family, including photos of generations past. Even though I never met some…
DIY & Hacks
The Quick Get Deodorant Off Dark Clothing Hack
Did you get a white mark on that black top? It’ll be gone in a sec. Now that the black shells are back in the rotation, this hack might come in handy. We originally shared a tip for taking deodorant off of dark clothing in this post, which featured a deodorant remover sponge. It turns…
How To Avoid the Coat Mix-ups
With so many people wearing similar coats, there’s always someone taking the wrong one and leaving his coat behind. Whether is a “shayne coat” type of raincoat, a black wool coat, or a TO fur-lined hoodie, so many of our guys wear the same outerwear. And how often does it get swapped? I got this…
The Neatest Way to Fold Pajamas
We’ve folded pants into shirts before. But this pajama folding hack is the neatest and easiest one we’ve tried yet. Sometimes we wish we could share a new hack with you weekly. However, we really take our responsibility seriously and we post only the hacks that we use, love, and vouch for. And so we…
What to Do with a Belt Flap That’s Too Long?
This belt hack will have all your belts looking nice and neat. No more hanging flaps! Most belts were made to be worn with jeans–which is why this problem often comes up for skirt-wearers. There is no place to tuck in the flap, and the loop that’s already on the belt is not enough. Even…
A Trap to Get Rid of Fruit Flies that Really Works
It’s that time of year when those pesky little bugs can take over your kitchen. These traps will help you get rid of them quickly. So tiny and yet so annoying! When you get hit with a fruit fly problem, you can take care of it before it really gets out of control. Last summer…
The Easy Way to Touch Up Paint
Do you have unidentified paint cans sitting in your garage? Walls that need touching up? Keep them looking fresh using this hack. Years ago, we featured this hack that was shared by one of our readers where extra paint is stored in mini Mason jars. Then we discovered these fillable paint pens… and they make…
Travel Game Changer: The Pillow/Armrest Cover Hack
It’s a pillow. It’s an armrest cover. It’s easy to carry and travel with. And it’ll make flights so much cozier. So, you are traveling with kids. You are worried about lots of things. One of them “will they sleep on the plane? Will they get comfortable?” One of the most annoying things on planes…
Not Everything Comes in a Box: How to Wrap an Oddly Shaped Gift
Presentation matters. And, yes, gifts are often better received when they’re presented in a nice way. Some gifts, though, don’t come in a box, but you still want to see them packaged up nicely. Guess what–it’s even easier to wrap these than those boxed gifts! Note: Don’t want to see the tape on the other…
Set Your iPhone Alarm Clock to Ring on Shabbos for Just One Minute
iPhones don’t have an alarm ring length option and nobody wants to hear an alarm clock ring for an hour! We love using our phone alarm clocks to wake us or just to remind us things at various times of the day. Who doesn’t have dozens of different alarms set up for different reminders?? A…
