The Tip Zone | Tips, Hints, Tricks, and Secrets

Consider Your Drive When Buying a Home Posted Wed, 07/06/2011 - 10:45pm by Construction Dude This tip came to me after driving to a job located East of home. The morning commute was greeted by a blinding view of the sun. Not a pleasant drive. The late afternoon drive home was greeted by a similar sight. A windshield full of bright sunshine. The sunglasses were a pathetic attempt at a solution. Travel Work Direction Drive Login or register to post comments Read more 279 reads	Teach Kids to Not Waste Posted Sun, 06/26/2011 - 6:52pm by CW Save yourself huge headaches later by teaching your kids to not waste now. The most obvious culprit here is food, but this, of course, trickles out into other areas as well : time, money, toys, opprtunities, etc. There are several benefits to this including: Food Household Learning Money Relationships Waste Login or register to post comments Read more 369 reads
Freeze Your Credit to Help Protect Your Identity Posted Sun, 06/26/2011 - 4:53pm by CW Help protect your identity by freezing your credit. This simple tip can be accomplished through all three credit reporting services. The process simply involves signing up for the freeze with the three services. Money Credit Cards Identity Theft Login or register to post comments Read more 229 reads	Don't Show It, Nobody Wants to See That Posted Sat, 06/25/2011 - 12:16am by Construction Dude A tip aimed at Hollywood, entertainment and anyone who resembles Danny Devito. This tip became obvious during a viewing of Relative Strangers on TV. The PG-13 rated movie degenerated to a point where the audience was treated to Danny Devito's naked rear end. This provoked a number of spontaneous reactions: Entertainment Nudity Login or register to post comments Read more 372 reads
Browse the Internet Anonymously Posted Thu, 06/23/2011 - 4:29pm by CW Want to browse the internet in anonymity? Want to make sure that web sites don't track you or pinpoint your ip address when you visit? Use Tor to accomplish this. The Tor framework, according to Wikipedia, operates thus: Computing Internet Login or register to post comments Read more 279 reads	Lower Your Credit Card Interest Rate Posted Mon, 06/20/2011 - 12:05am by CW Do you carry a balance on your credit card? Is your interest rate way too high? Want it lowered? The simplest way to accomplish this task is also the easiest. Money Credit Cards Savings Login or register to post comments Read more 244 reads
Wait to Buy and Save Money Posted Sun, 06/19/2011 - 11:17pm by CW With the annual interest on credit card balances hovering anywhere from 8% up to more than 30%, why carry a balance on that card. Instead of making large unnecessary purchases and slowly paying off the balance, wait until you have the money to actually purchase the item. Money Credit Cards Savings Login or register to post comments Read more 210 reads	How to Get Rid of Mold Posted Sun, 05/29/2011 - 11:59pm by CW Virtually every house includes mold colonies of some kind. Don't believe it, check your bathroom or kitchen. Around faucets, on tile, at the very least, down drain pipes, A little bit is normal and nothing to worry about. Simply wipe it off, clean the area and wait to clean the unavoidable reoccurrence. Health Household Mold Login or register to post comments Read more 377 reads
Use ReadyBoost to Speed up Your Computer Posted Fri, 05/27/2011 - 2:02pm by CW Want a simple method to increase your computer speed for very little or no $? If your computer has a memory card reader, and you have an unused memory card (or can acquire one), then use ReadyBoost. ReadyBoost is a feature included with Windows Vista, and later, that performs drive caching to improve on slow hard drive access times. Computing Computer speed Login or register to post comments Read more 431 reads	Speed Up Your Windows Computer With Permanent Virtual Memory Posted Thu, 05/26/2011 - 1:42pm by CW Windows computer seem a bit slow? Speed it up by adjusting your virtual memory. Computing Computer speed Login or register to post comments Read more 353 reads
How to Pick a Good Watermelon Posted Wed, 05/25/2011 - 1:33pm by CW Watermelon Picking Watermelons are not only good to eat, but they are also high in a number of vital nutrients. They contain vitamins A , B1, B6, C, lycopene, potassium and magnesium. These have health benefits ranging from asthma, arthritis, diabetes, arterioschlerosis, and even some cancers. Food Watermelon Login or register to post comments Read more 309 reads	When to Plant Grass Posted Mon, 05/23/2011 - 10:48pm by Tip Guy The best time to plant grass seed is largely dependent on your local climate.. As a general rule, the best time for this will be either early spring, after the last frost, or early fall, after the heat of summer has subsided. Plant Life Grass Login or register to post comments Read more 237 reads
When to Prune Trees Posted Mon, 05/23/2011 - 10:04pm by Tip Guy Pruning Time Pruning trees at the wrong time can cause severe damage or even death to the tree. Trees should only be pruned during times when the tree is dormant, specifically, late fall or even winter. Plant Life Trees Login or register to post comments Read more 401 reads	Simple Piano Tuning Posted Sun, 05/22/2011 - 12:32am by CW Simple Piano Tuning Tuning a piano can seem like a daunting task, and worse it can cost anywhere from $100-$250 or even more. General/Other Household Money Piano Login or register to post comments Read more 294 reads
To Learn, Students Must Respect Teachers Posted Sat, 05/21/2011 - 11:35pm by Piano Teacher As a piano teacher for more than 20 years, I have one useful tip for parents concerning student / teacher relations. For a student to learn, they must have respect for the teacher. The parents have a huge role in ensuring this. The parents must support the teacher. Learning Piano Login or register to post comments Read more 596 reads	Drive the Ants Away Posted Wed, 05/18/2011 - 2:18pm by CW Ants, a homeowners nightmare. They can range from a nuisance, simply getting into things, to a destructive force. They can not only cause damage among food items, but among other things as well, even damaging the structure of your home. And if you have styrofoam insulation... forget about it. Construction/Home Improvement Bugs Login or register to post comments Read more 511 reads
Get Your Aspirin Naturally Posted Wed, 05/18/2011 - 1:38pm by CW Natural Sources of Aspirin Aspirin most widely known as a simple pain reliever has also been used as a treatment for a number of conditions such as fever, rheumatic fever, inflammatory diseases, and pericarditis. Health Aspirin Login or register to post comments Read more 437 reads	How to Succeed at Work Posted Wed, 05/18/2011 - 12:35am by CW In the cut-throat market of the 2000's, the last thing one can afford to do is lose one of those oh-so-hard to acquire jobs. It may take months or longer to find another. Work ethic and attitude are among the greatest determining factors in hiring and keeping employees. Work Attitude Login or register to post comments Read more 123 reads
Dress for Success, Proper Clothes for an Interview Posted Mon, 05/16/2011 - 7:10pm by CW What to Wear When Looking for a Job A quick tip on how to dress for a job interview. Face it, you will be judged based on your appearance. Your clothes should be tailored for the job you are seeking. Thus, someone applying for a position as a lawyer should dress differently than someone applying for a construction job. Beauty Work Job Interview Login or register to post comments Read more 161 reads	Fuel System Cleaners Posted Mon, 05/16/2011 - 3:15pm by CW One of the biggest drawbacks to the lower quality fuels, that are far too common these days, is the problems they bestow on your fuel system. Dirty valves, injectors, and all of those other fuel system parts become gummed up. This causes, at the least, lower efficiency and, at the worst, eventual engine damage. The fuel efficiency of your vehicle can suffer by 10% or even more. Automotive Cleaners Login or register to post comments Read more 135 reads
Installing Roof Jacks Posted Sat, 05/14/2011 - 12:13am by Construction Dude Roof Jacks A roof jack typically folds out to various angles and locks in place and is used on a steeper pitched roof to allow for support of materials, workers, or scaffolding planks. The pictured jack is among the more expensive of the various types, but it is also the easiest to stand on, and provides the best support. Construction/Home Improvement Roof Login or register to post comments Read more 496 reads	Prevent Roof Stains Posted Thu, 05/12/2011 - 12:18am by Construction Dude Stains, their cause and prevention Here is a simple, easy to implement way to prevent those ugly gray roof stains. The streaks are the result of a black algae that grows on the roof. Construction/Home Improvement Roof Login or register to post comments Read more 545 reads
Removing Bad Smell from Hands Posted Tue, 05/10/2011 - 11:15pm by CW Ever had a bad smell on your hands that just won't go away? You know the ones : fish, onions, garlic, gasoline; all of those disgusting odors. No matter how many times you wash, the stench still hangs around. Well here is a tip to help. Household Hands Login or register to post comments Read more 289 reads	US Army Survival Manual Posted Tue, 05/10/2011 - 10:08pm by CW The US Army Survival Guide is an essential tool for anyone who ever comes into a survival situation. It covers nearly every necessary aspect of an emergency. From food to shelter to first aid it covers it all. Safety/Survival Army Safety Login or register to post comments Read more 519 reads
Call of Duty Zombie Tips Posted Tue, 05/10/2011 - 2:01pm by Gamer Want to stay alive longer and get more points. Use these tips to help improve your game. These will help you achieve higher rounds and get more points. Game Call of Duty Zombies 1 comment Read more 733 reads	Get Rid of the Hiccups Posted Mon, 05/02/2011 - 5:39pm by CW Ok, we've all been there! The hiccups, and they just won't go away. And we've all been given ridiculous, ineffective suggestions for their cure. You know the ones: Health Hiccups Home Remedies 2 comments Read more 546 reads