Looking for some handy hints. Some that you have tried and they have worked? Thanks?

use youre hand then put your thumb to hich hike

to reset the alarm sensor network of a mkIV VW Jetta approach the car when it is in a locked/alarmed state, unlock the driver's door but do not open, unlock and open the trunk with the key, open the driver's door and get in. Start the car.

If your furnace turns on and blows air for a few seconds but then stops its probably a bad ignitor. Save yourself a $300 service call and look for a little heating element in front of the burners, Its about $50 and five minutes.

Want your driveway to last? fill the cracks with crack repair goop. That way the rain will never undermine, shift, or crack your slabs

When pulling a stump with a truck use a long length of chain, gain speed for a rolling start but then shift into neutral before the chain pulls taut. That way the momentum of the body of the truck jerks the stump and you don't hit your transmission in the metaphorical face with a metaphorical shovel

WD-40 should never be used to lubricate. It is far to runny and will actually strip out what lubricant is in the object. use multipurpose or motor oil at least, white lithium grease when possible.

Instead of yelling, whisper, really makes people listen.

Learn sign language - you can curse and not many people will know what you're saying.

Make a menu for a week's worth of meals, then make a grocery list from the menu. Reduces food cost, reduces the old "what's for dinner" stress.

Stop and smell the roses...litterally.

If your cable TV wire is too tight you can use a 7/16 or 11mm wrench.

Yeah! Don't give away secrets to make things easier, unless there is money involve.

When you step in poop, shaving cream will kill the poop odor.

Vinagar will kill urine odor.

keep busy.Learn to like apples.