Roundup: Most Popular Tips of July 2014

Just in case you’re new to Tip Hero or you missed a few of last month’s newsletters, here are some of the most popular tips that were featured on Tip Hero in the month of July in no particular order. Enjoy!

  1. You’ve Been Cutting Your Cake Wrong All Your Life: If you’ve been cutting your round cakes like you’d cut a pie, then you’re doing it wrong (or at least not doing it well enough to preserve the integrity of the rest of the cake).
  2. 5 Awesome Things You Can Make With a Waffle Maker: There are many other ways you can put that waffle iron to use. Check out Buzzfeed’s journey though waffle-izing some other common favorite foods.
  3. Ridiculously Easy Hack for Shucking Corn: You know how you end up dealing with those annoying silky threads when you normally shuck corn? Well, there is a better method for shucking corn that leaves you free of that silky mess.
  4. You’ve Been Peeling Mangoes Wrong All Your Life: Ready to have your mind blown? If you’ve been taking the time to cut up mangoes when you’re ready for a fruity snack, you’ve been doing it all wrong. All you need is a glass or cup and a little bit of force.
  5. 9 Easy Tricks to Help You Lose Weight: Working towards achieving your weight loss goals can be beyond frustrating. But if you take it one step at a time, it can seem less daunting and more possible. Check out some great tricks to incorporate into your daily weight loss regime courtesy of Reader’s Digest.
  6. 9 Ways You Didn’t Think to Use Cooking Spray: Cooking spray has become a typical kitchen staple, but its uses extend far beyond the kitchen. Take a look at some other uncommon uses for Pam and other no-stick cooking sprays.
  7. Keep Wasps Away with a Brown Paper Bag: Nothing can ruin a cookout or picnic like a bunch of wasps crashing the party. But luckily, thanks to HouseholdHacker, we’ve got a simple solution for keeping wasps at bay.
  8. 5 Ways That You’re Making Eggs Wrong: Eggs are a staple in the majority of homes across the country. And while they’re pretty easy to prepare, there are a lots of mistakes made on a normal basis when dealing with eggs. Are you a culprit of any of these egg fouls?
  9. How to Cool Any Drink Down in 2 Minutes: If you’ve got a 12 pack of room temperature beverages that you need to cool down fast, then Dave Hax has the solution for you.
  10. The Secret to Getting HBO Without Cable and Paying Less: If you’re looking to let go of the cost of cable but can’t go without your fix of Game of Thrones or other HBO shows, then the Wall Street Journal has some important information to share with you.