Life Hacks That Actually Work

Tying Running Shoes 

Beginner runners may not realize this, but it's important to lace up your shoes correctly. These are just a few ways to lace up your sneakers! You should do this in accordance with your running style and foot shape. It may take a while to get the "right" lace-up, but starting with these six options will be pretty helpful.

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The More You Know

  • t's easy to clean baked-on food and spills from your microwave Here's how: Partially fill a measuring or coffee cup with water and add a slice of lemon. Boil the water for a minute, and then leave the door closed and let the steam loosen the mess.
  • Next time you oversalt a soup, toss in a few wedges of raw apple or potato. Simmer for 10 minutes and discard the wedges to get the flavor back to normal.
  • A nondescript shampoo or lotion bottle is the perfect disguise for a beachside carryall.
  • If your toilet bowl could use a cleaning but you're out of traditional cleaner, use mouthwash instead.
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