Got a headache, press into the fleshy muscle between your thumb and pointer finger and rub small circles, it will hurt a bit, but it can start easing the pain fast (switch hands when it gets too tender). This episode first aired on March 6, 2025

Use a “tiny goals” running plan, Arielle followed the Just Run schedule and finally got to the point where the set run time actually happened. This episode first aired on February 14, 2024

For scrambled eggs that come out creamier and puff up more in the pan, whisk in a tiny dab of mayonnaise before cooking. This episode first aired on August 6, 2024.

Use Libby to get the most out of your Library card! For those who say that libraries don't support authors? You're wrong! End of statement :P This episode first aired on May 28, 2024.

If hotel WiFi connects but the guest portal never pops up, try loading 192.168.1.1 in a browser to force the sign-in screen to appear This tip first aired on November 5, 2024

If a pothos starts wilting after years of doing fine, try adding a humidifier, dry apartment air can be the culprit (like the one running over a shoulder in the video). This episode first aired on January 13, 2025

When someone says “thank you,” answer with “you’re welcome,” skip the “no worries” reflex and let the appreciation land, even if it feels like you freeze for a second. This re-run episode first aired on December 5, 2023.

Today, on episode 697(!) of Daily Tips That May or May Not Help You, we're announcing our first ever (MUCH needed) break! While we're gone, PLEASE keep sending us your tips, and ALSO send us any feedback you have about what you'd like to see more or less of K WE'RE GOING ON VACATION NOW BYE!

Would you ever pay for your search results to stop giving companies billions? @neddonovan.bsky.social has been trying out #Kagi and he's recommending you check it out as well (this isn't an ad...he just digs it!) Listen on your favorite podcast app.

A stuck oven screw-on lid can loosen after a couple light taps, it can dislodge whatever is binding the threads.

If a problem suddenly looks "crooked", step away and reset your brain, like leaving a dark room to look at real life (and remember what blue looks like), then come back and re-check it. Today's tip from @neddonovan.bsky.social is all about finding perspective.

Foible means a minor character flaw, not “a mistake,” and it even has a sword meaning (the weaker edge of a blade), which is the kind of nerdy detail worth keeping. #WordOfTheDay

Elevator rides are perfect for a 10-second reset: why not do a tiny weird dance once the doors close?? Guest Tipper Zak Rosen shares it as a small solo ritual for more joy in the in-between moments.

Before buying a tangible thing, try a flea market or local art fair first and see if a craftsperson made the version you want (like that friend who hunts for wallets at tag sales) so the money goes to the maker, not fast consumerism.

If the dishwasher smells funky, put a cup of white vinegar on the top rack and run an empty hot cycle to de-stink it.

The "clothes chair" problem has a clean fix. On today's episode Tippendale Heather shares a "bonus drawer" tip for rewearables so outfits stay easy and piles do not build up.

Rent the camera for the two to three days it is needed, and next year the same rental price often gets a newer model as the rental house upgrades gear.

Inner critic too loud? Guest Tipper Zak Rosen shares a cognitive defusion trick to reframe your negative self talk.

Pizza oil hit brand new embroidered jeans? Cover the stain with dry shampoo or baking soda, wait so it can lift the grease, then scrub and wash.

Tippendale Jill asked about Ned's task management system, so today's episode gives a long-winded answer! 😹 But in a nutshell? It's a combination of Apple Reminders, Awesome Habits, Notion, and Echo. Sorry Jill, you asked!

Send your most specific home fix. 📌 Necklaces tangled for years, indoor mint that keeps browning, and art that needs frames that do not cost a fortune. Drop a tip and help future episodes get made.

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Feeling despondent after a day at the desk? A literal wolf howl can be a strangely effective emotional release. Guest Tipper Zak Rosen of the Weirdly Helpful podcast is this month's guest tipper!

If the bottom of the mug looks like coffee “soot,” the grind is probably too fine for that brewer, go a notch coarser until the cup tastes clean, but not so coarse the water races through and the coffee turns weak.

Palatable is the word for when “it’s fine” feels harsh, such as describing a dish as “pleasant or agreeable” instead. #DailyTipsPod #WordOfTheDay #Vocabulary

@neddonovan.bsky.social's weekend reset, check your texts for the message you never sent, then hit send and get out of text debt. #DailyTipsPod #textdebt #weekendreset

Run a spoon under hot water until it is warm (not scalding), then press the warm metal to the mosquito bite to knock down the itch. #DailyTipsPod #mosquitobites #itchrelief

Better conversation questions: Joel Ciolek’s “what have you learned about yourself…?” prompt turns a story into self-reflection fast. #DailyTipsPod #CommunicationSkills #SelfReflection

Do a “digital junk drawer” reset: check the spam filter, then clear trash and the downloads folder, and delete that desktop screenshot pile so the machine runs leaner and faster. #DailyTipsPod #DigitalDeclutter #InboxZero #Spam

Set your phone down mid-laundry, then say the spot out loud so you actually remember where it went. #DailyTipsPOd #laundry #objectpermanence