19 Life tips that are so smart, they feel illegal: 'Professional house cleaning is cheaper than you think'

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Jesse Kessenheimer • Writer and Editor
Apr 20, 2024 7:00 AM EDT

It's hard to learn the cheat codes of real life. Turns out, the world isn't like a video game where we can just type 'motherlode' on the loading screen to earn ourselves 50,000 Simoleons. In the real world, there aren't any easy shortcuts or simple hacks that can get us living more comfortably, but there are some tips n' tricks that can get us a little closer to the ideal. 

For those of us who didn't grow up with a wise old guru at our side teaching us the ancient ways of freezing rubber bands to make them last longer or giving us insight on the perfect baby shower gift, I present to you something far wiser: The Internet! Keep scrolling for this month's greatest and most insightful life hacks that'll surely become a normal practice in your daily life. You can thank kind strangers online for these gems of wisdom–it may not be $50k, but it just might protect you from the woes of a stinky trashcan! 

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    Careers&LPT: Employers put "entry acce Best Life Hacks job require pay. nto of the Monthiting
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    Posted by u/Cylo091 Food & Drink LPT: Use a male name when ordering on doordash, instacart, etc to avoid creepy drivers.
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    Posted by u/Expensive_Equal6747 Miscellaneous LPT: When feeling overwhelmed by adult responsibilities, remember that you can always hide in a blanket fort with snacks and watch cartoons. Embracing your inner child can be a humorous reminder to not take life too seriously all the time and can provide much-needed stress relief.
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    Posted by u/SuddenlySilva LPT: for parents with little kids, get a balance bike- not training wheels Miscellaneous I have five kids over 4 decades. Been through bike training a few times. Last kid got a balance bike. it's just two wheels, no pedals. He could push with his feet. He learned to push faster and coast longer. He could chase the bigger kids and learned to negotiate terrain. D
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    Posted by u/13 SilverSunflowers LPT: If you are invited to a baby shower and have no idea what to bring, clothes for 12-24 months are the perfect gift. Clothing
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    My father told me that one when I was 19 years old and got invited to a friends baby shower. As soon as the gal opened up my gift, t-shirts with different kinds of dinosaurs in pastels, all of the older mothers and fathers in attendance praised thst as a very important and thoughtful choice. The mom to be sent me pics a year later and she said that her little girl loved wearing the Dino shirts most of all.
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    Think long term, folks, everyone gets the expecting parents newborn onesies and diapers and formula. No one thinks to look ahead at a little human who's gonna out grow those onesies in a month our three.
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    Posted by u/Notactuallyashark D LPT: when bringing a friend to a social setting for the second time, reintroduce everyone, even if they've already met. Social Names are hard. Even if your friend has met the mutual friends before, it helps to say, "you've met before, right?" so nobody has to guess at names.
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    Posted by u/anoiing LPT: If you plan to start a business, ensure you can own the domain name before announcing it. Productivity I've seen multiple friends announce a new business opportunity with a name, logo, and everything... ONLY for them to pivot a week later when they can't get a domain name or register the business they want. D
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    Posted by u/TheDragons Careers & Work LPT: Employers put "entry level" in job titles to trick applicants into accepting less pay. If the "entry level" job requires you to have significant experience, demand more than starting pay.
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    Posted by u/Necessary-Stale432 LPT, When responding to advice, say "you're right" instead of "i know." It shows that you're actually listening to someone, that you care about what they say, and give them credit for trying to help. Social A
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    I've noticed a when it comes to responding to advice: instead of just brushing it off with a simple "I know," try saying "you're right." It's a small tweak but it can really make a big difference.
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    Think about it: when someone takes the time to offer you advice, they're trying to help you out. By responding with "you're right," you're not only acknowledging their effort but also showing that you value their input. It's like saying, "Hey, thanks for taking the time to share your perspective with me. I hear you, and I appreciate it."
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    Plus, it shifts the dynamic of the conversation. Instead of shutting down the discussion with a dismissive "I know," you're keeping the dialogue open and showing that you're receptive to feedback. It fosters better communication and can lead to more productive exchanges in the long run.
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    Posted by u/GoWest1223 LPT: Make copies of our pet's vaccine records. Miscellaneous When you get the vaccines done for your pets make copies and keep a set in your car, scanned on your phone, or someplace you can get to them when you have your pet.
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    Posted by u/Hubley LPT: If you call customer service and are stuck navigating an automated menu, you can usually press 0 to speak to someone directly. Electronics Sometimes you have to press 0 a few times to get it to "break" but this works with almost every customer service IVR.
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    Posted by u/cboomton LPT: Leave the bulky yoga mat at home! Traveling When traveling, instead of lugging around my yoga mat (a huge 7-footer because I'm quite tall) I bring a thin towel (like a thicker linen material) rolled up inside my carry-on. After spraying it with a little water I find the grip to be a decent substitution for my yoga mat on harder floors, but especially after I put a blanket beneath it for a little knee padding.
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    Posted by u/Anon293357 Social LPT: tell your family, if you die, to let your pet see your dead body If I die while I have a pet, let my animal see my dead body. Let them see my dead body please. They understand death and seeing me dead will allow them to mourn but if I just never show up one day they'll think I abandoned them
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    Posted by u/PianoCharged Productivity LPT: Before buying something, ask yourself two questions - "Where will I store this thing?" and "How difficult will it be to clean this thing?"
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    Posted by u/Extendedchainsaw LPT: Professional house cleaning is cheaper than you think and can relieve stress in your relationship Productivity
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    Depending on your lifestyle, twice a month may be enough to keep your living space clean enough. This can offload chore burden as well as the resentment burden in many relationships. A cleaning session can run between $80-$150 depending on the size of space. Completely worth it in the long term.
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    Posted by u/jaminfine LPT: Getting the job done badly is usually better than not doing it at all Productivity
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    Brushing your teeth for 10 seconds is better than not brushing. Exercising for 5 minutes is better than not exercising. Handing in homework with some wrong answers is better than getting a 0 for not handing anything in. Paying off some of your credit debt reduces the interest you'll
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    accrue if you can't pay it all off. Making a honey sandwich for breakfast is better than not eating. The list goes on and on. If you can't do it right, half- it instead. It's better than doing nothing! And sometimes you might look back and realize you accomplished more than you thought you could.
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    Posted by u/Zuko_was_the_hero_23 Asking a doctor for records can save your life If a doctor refuses to give you a test for a medical issue that you are concerned about, ask them to document their refusal in their record, and to give you a copy of that documented record at the end of the appointment. Doctors usually would rather run the test to cover themselves against future lawsuits, than leaving evidence that they refused testing and missed a diagnosis.
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    Posted by u/LookDamnBusy Д This one might seem silly but it's not :-) Keep used freezer bags in the refrigerator so you can use them again to throw smelly things into your trash can without stinking up your trash can and having to prematurely empty it.
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    Posted by u/salmiakki1 If you are getting a refund, you have three more years to file your taxes. If the IRS owes you money, you have three years to file. You don't have to file an extension and there is no penalty.
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    Posted by u/1creeper Home & Garden LPT: once a year, have a fire safety day at home. Clean grease from ovens, clean the dryer exhaust of lint, replace batteries in fire alarms, install fire extinguishers, etc.
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