Lifestyle Tips

Explore pro tips for all aspects of life: household, auto, travel, parenting, and career.

Planning a trip? We’ve got the travel tips you need to gear up for an international adventure, a weekend road trip, or just getting through airport security stress-free. This resource page has you covered every step of the way, from expert travel packing tips to make the most of your luggage space.

If you’re hitting the open road, our road trip tips will help you stay prepared, comfortable, and entertained on the drive. And if you’re heading abroad, check out our international travel tips to help you get around foreign countries like a pro. Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, you’ll find practical advice that makes every trip easier.

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Our Top Lifestyle Tips

Use Rubbing Alcohol to Remove Chewing Gum

Pro Tip See Details Hand applying rubbing alcohol with a cotton swab to remove a stain from denim jeans on a wooden table

Use Rubbing Alcohol to Remove Chewing Gum

Hand applying rubbing alcohol with a cotton swab to remove a stain from denim jeans on a wooden table

Isopropyl alcohol acts as a solvent that can break down and reduce the chewing gum's adhesive properties.

Get Luggage That’s Easy to Recognize So You Don’t lose it

Pro Tip Play Video Woman with her travel luggage standing in an airport with the luggage carousel behind her

When at the Beach, Hide Your Valuables in a Diaper

Pro Tip Play Video Woman's hands holding an open diaper with valuables on a sandy beach

Stay Off Your Phone an Hour Before Sleep to Wind Down

Pro Tip See Details Lady in bed reading a book with her mobile phone on the nightstand

Stay Off Your Phone an Hour Before Sleep to Wind Down

Lady in bed reading a book with her mobile phone on the nightstand

Blue light from our devices can actually suppress melatonin (our sleep hormone), making us more feel awake at our typical bedtime.

When Someone Borrows Something, Photograph Them Holding It

Pro Tip Play Video Man taking a photo of an older woman in a colorful outfit and party hat borrowing his chainsaw in a backyard

If a Battery Bounces When Dropped, It's Dead

Pro Tip See Details Hands holding a pile of used household batteries

If a Battery Bounces When Dropped, It's Dead

Hands holding a pile of used household batteries

When a battery dies, the zinc gel inside dries out and reduces shock absorption. Test your batteries by dropping them on the ground and seeing what happens. If they don't bounce, they're still usable.

Require Signatures For High-Value Packages

Pro Tip Play Video Person signing for a delivered package while a courier hands over the box

Keep a Daily Routine For Your Dog to Help Reduce Their Stress

Pro Tip Play Video Man sitting on a patio chair holding a small dachshund while a large black dog sits beside him

Always Keep Sneakers and a Change of Clothes In Your Trunk

Pro Tip Play Video Open car trunk with a neatly placed pair of shoes and folded clothes inside

Download a Map Before Your Hike

Pro Tip Play Video Woman looking ready for a hike

Use a Bag to Make a Harness to Trim Your Dog's Nails

Pro Tip Play Video Person gently holding a small dachshund wrapped in a bright yellow bag

Save Chicken Bones to Make Bone Broth

Pro Tip Play Video Pot of soup simmering on a stovetop with fresh vegetables on a cutting board in the background