Unmissable Tips and Life Hacks from August 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 August in no particular order. Enjoy!

  1. 11 Bra Hacks You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner: Let’s face it, ladies. Sometimes, bras can drive us nuts. If you’ve ever been annoyed by a bra that shows when you don’t want it to or an underwire that’s poking out (among other common issues) then you’ll want to check out these 11 awesome hacks.
  2. 6 Foods You’ve Been Eating Wrong: Did you know that you can actually eat an entire apple, core and all? And did you know that there’s an easier way to get all of the meat when you’re enjoying some wings?
  3. Simple Way to Prepare and Serve Watermelon for Parties: If you’re serving watermelon at your next gathering, check out this simple technique we found from Dave Hax. With just a few cuts, you’ll make it easy for people to grab a slice of watermelon and enjoy.
  4. How to Cool Any Drink Down in 2 Minutes: Having a party?  Got a 12 pack of room temperature beverages that you need to cool down fast?  Or heading to the beach and want to get those drinks nice and frosty quickly?  Fear not.  Dave Hax has the solution for you.
  5. 6 Fruits You’ve Been Eating Wrong: You may not be aware of this, but when it comes to enjoying some of your favorite fruits, you’re doing it the hard way.  From strawberries to kiwi to 
    pomegranate, there are simple ways to cut and eat them, and then there are the ways most of us do it.
  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. 10 Household Products We Overuse: How to Use Less and Save: Let’s take a look at some of the common products that get overused in millions of homes. In most cases, use can be cut down drastically and you can still achieve similar, sometimes better, results. And in turn, you’ll end up squeezing some savings out of (basically) thin air.
  8. What Happens When You Boil Coke: The Crazy Russian Hacker decided to find out by boiling a regular bottle of coke to see what he’d be left with after the water boiled out. The results may shock you – consider yourself warned.
  9. The Secret to Making the Most Delicious Chocolate Chip Cookies Ever: Whichever way you like yours, there are simple answers for baking the cookies you dream about. All it takes in most cases is a simple tweak of the basic chocolate chip cookie recipe.
  10. 5 Surefire Ways to De-Stink Your Smelliest Stuff: If you’re dealing with some common gross smells, here are some easy tricks for eliminating them.