LPT: verify the property owner through county tax records when booking VRBO or Airbnb to mitigate rental scams
Avoid Rental Scams by Verifying Property Owners Using County Tax Records Before Booking on VRBO or Airbnb.
This simple step can expose scams and confirm you're dealing with the rightful owner.
Input the property address on its county property tax accessor website to access its tax records, which will show the legal owner’s name. This is public information usually available online but you could call the tax assessor if it isn’t.
Make sure the person you’ve been in contact with matches the owner’s name on the tax record.
If there’s a mismatch, don’t hesitate to question the host. Properties might be listed under managers or family members instead of the direct owner but you should be able to get a reason if it’s different.
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LPT - Never use a damp oven mitt or hot pad on hot dishes!
Of course, I know this, but tonight I wasn't paying attention. Busy cooking, rinsing things in the sink, hurrying. Oven timer beeps, so I grab my hot pads, not noticing enough that they were by the sink, and had gotten wet. Grabbed ahold of a 400 degree casserole dish, and...
STEAM. The angriest burst of steam was injected into my palms. Wet heat soaks in like no other. The pain was so intense I squeezed harder - subconsciously trying to not drop the inferno.
Every brain cell aligned like iron shavings around a magnet.
I SAW pain. Not just the feeling, I saw pain as a singularity, standing there holding my hands and not letting go.
My mentality broke, and my soul was transported to the future and back in a flash. I began swearing in tongues, curse words that won't be invented for a thousand years.
THEN, the dish was on the stove, and my hands in the sink. I must've moved fast, cause they're only a little red. I think I dodged an E-room trip.
So, make sure your heat-protective gear stays dry.
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LPT Always bring chapstick/vaseline on your dental visits
In our office we apply a small amount of vaseline because we stretch our patients’ lips all the time to work on the back molars. Vaseline or chapstick will relieve the tension and prevent cracking of the lips and corners of the mouth.
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LPT - Take a picture of the missing pet poster you pass in your neighborhood.
That way, if you encounter an animal you think matches the description, you have all the info available and don’t need to go back to the sign/wonder if this could be the animal.
I had this “ah-ha” moment yesterday while driving home. Passed a missing pet sign. Saw a loose pet that I thought was it. Had to drive back to the sign to confirm that no, unfortunately it was not.
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LPT - Don't allow your landlord to tell you that roaches in your rental are palmetto bugs. They're roaches.
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LPT: if you start eating a food which you don't consume regularly and feel gassy after eating it then don't quit eating it
Many people who ate junk food their entire lives start eating healthy food but quit because they get gassy but if you continue on the new diet for a week then the new diet won't make you gassy.
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LPT - Always make sure your pets have an emergency contact
Having a pet's emergency contact is important because in the event of an emergency where the owner is unable to care for their pet, such as a natural disaster, accident, or sudden illness, the emergency contact can step in to ensure the pet's well-being and safety. This contact can provide essential information about the pet's medical history, dietary needs, and behavioral traits, as well as be responsible for making decisions regarding the pet's care if the owner is unable to do so. A designated emergency contact can provide peace of mind knowing that someone responsible is prepared to care for the pet in times of crisis.
My brother-in-law was hospitalized and his dog was left alone at home. His dog was left alone for 2 days until he was awaken to tell the RN he has a dog left at home.
I found a solution and will be getting https://www.ourpetcard.com/products/emergency-pet-keychain and leave it in front of my license. Also, will be getting him one as well.
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LPT: Remove grease stains from clothes by applying a mixture of dish soap and hydrogen peroxide before laundering.
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LPT: Alcohol anonymous programs
Does anyone know any virtual Alcohol anonymous programs? I’m trying to get sober
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LPT Every human connections needs two people, there as some things you can't force. Let life be
If you want to build a friendship or get into a relationship with someone that's good., and you should try your hardest to succeed, but after a point there is nothing you can do to build a connection with some people, a lot of people won't like you or want to be friends with you no matter what, and you have to accept this. but this should not affect you in a negative way, you are not the problem and neither is the other person, a lot of times things are nobody fault. things tend to not work out all the times. But other things do. Life and people come and goes, if you stress about something that can't be, that will just ruin your self esteem and world view.
Im sure you have people you don't like and will not like. You are on both side of this coin as well as everyone else is.
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LPT : Don't be afraid of giving complaints to people who you know are nice in nature
Whenever I reach out to people who are preparing or just doing job I always say you know keep being you and I am really sorry proud of you for handling your studies or job well
It's just a trivial compliment but I realize it so much lifts their mood and i feel getting a little bit of dopamine too
Over the time i feel i had become such a postive personality in itself and for people I care about , any random compliments i give feel so better
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LPT: What's your definition of 'being accomplished' in life?
When do you feel that you have done enough and it is time to hang the jacket on the rack and rest? I've always felt like nothing is ever accomplished fully in life and that one should always keep on working to the next, at least that's what my folks taught me. I'm in a good place in my life, working hard and growing my life well, but I'm feeling very drained slowly. When do you know that you've accomplished what you need to do in life?
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LPT: Keep a whistle on your keychain for attracting attention in emergencies.
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LPT: If you ever need to repackage an item that came disassembled in a box, but forget how it was packed together to fit in its box, watch an unpacking video of the item on YouTube.
They usually show themselves taking the item and parts out of the box and will help you remember how it was packed together in the first place!
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LPT: Taking Pepto-Bismol right before vomiting neutralizes acidity. Allowing you to vomit without burning or nasal drip.
Pepto-Bismol contains an active ingredient called bismuth subsalicylate. It works by coating the lining of your stomach and lower part of the esophagus, which can help ease discomfort and reduce excess stomach acid.
While it can help with nausea, it will not stop vomiting.
When you vomit after taking Pepto-Bismol, it comes out with pink bile instead of the typical yellow. It will also not come out your nose at all.
It can still cause a sore throat but overall should be significantly less discomfort with absolutely zero burn.
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LPT If you want to read an article on a website such as the new york times but dont want to have to subscribe, disable javascript for your browser. The subscription pop up is usually a script.
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LPT: Anytime you take something apart, take a video. You now have a step-by-step guide on how to put it back together
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LPT Coins
How do I make coins not sound loud? I have a 5 gallon bottle that is full of quarters and I need to pour it into boxes without making noise while transferring it.
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LPT - If you dip your nail clipper and fingers in water prior to cutting your nails, it'll keep the clippings from flying everywhere.
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LPT- Walmart will match their online prices in store- For electronics this often makes an enormous difference.
For example, I bought an apple pencil today. They rung it up and it was 30 more than it had been listed for online. I showed them the website and I got it for that price. This seems to happen the most with electronics there, I don’t typically buy from them but will if I cannot wait for something to be shipped. Idk if they are trying to pull people in with the prices online and then hope they won’t notice/know but it adds up!
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LPT: Split your work day into 2 shifts
Have a job you don’t like? Split it into 2 shifts or 2 jobs. I hate leading meetings, so I usually schedule them for the afternoon and pretend that my first shift is 8am-12pm, and my second shift is 1pm-5pm. I trick my brain into thinking I have 1 job I like (the morning shift) and 1 job I hate (afternoon shift). When the afternoon comes, I just pretend that I’m going to my crappy part time job. This helps me focus on the positive aspects of my workday and make it a little easier to get through.
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LPT-IF YOU HAVE TO PAY A COMPANY TO WORK FOR THEM, IT'S A SCAM.
Okay, hear me out. I recently stumbled upon this job opportunity that seemed too good to be true. The catch? I had to pay a hefty fee just to start working. Now, call me skeptical, but doesn't that scream scam? I mean, why would I need to pay someone to let me work for them? It's like paying to be someone's employee – total nonsense, right?
I did some digging and found out I'm not alone. Turns out, there are tons of companies out there pulling this shady move. They lure you in with promises of quick cash and flexible hours, but in reality, you're just lining their pockets with your hard-earned money.
So, consider this a PSA: if a job requires you to shell out cash upfront, run the other way! Legitimate companies pay you for your work, not the other way around. Don't fall for their slick marketing tactics or promises of easy money. Your bank account will thank you later. Trust me, I learned this lesson the hard way. Let's keep each other informed and steer clear of these scams together! #ScamAlert #NoMorePayToWork
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LPT: if you have parents or friends that read your notifications when showing them something on your phone, put it on Do not Disturb before giving it to them
Have had this issue many times with parents. Show them a video or a picture and a message comes up. They read it and wont leave me alone until I give them the full context of my personal conversation and ask who it is etc. to save all that stress I've learnt to put it on Do not Disturb. Now they miss the notifications and videos can still load.
Much easier and quicker to show them something without all the extra baggage that goes along with it
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LPT - When looking up a recipe and you want to skip all the useless ad-filled blogging: press CTRL+F and type "Print" to jump straight to all of the key information
Clicking the "print recipe" or "print" button will just about always bring you to a new page with minimal-to-no ads that summarizes the recipe, steps, and ingredients.
For even further clarity/storage - you can select "print" again and instead of choosing your printer - select Print to PDF and save the file for later use!
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LPT: Want to know if a watermelon is ripe? Turn it upside down and look at the color.
When you flip a watermelon upside down, you'll see a colored spot known as the field spot. If the field spot is YELLOW, that means the watermelon has been spending more time on the ground on the vine ripening, therefore it should be a sweeter tasting watermelon. If the spot is WHITE then that suggests it did not spend as much time on the ground and ripening on the vine, and possibly picked too early, and the taste may not be as sweet.
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LPT: Putting the burden of proof on negative thoughts to justify themselves and make them be more specific is easier and more helpful for some people than simply trying to force happy, positive thoughts.
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LPT: To prevent slimy salad, add a paper towel to the container
No one likes the slimy salad pieces you end up getting at the bottom of salad containers after just a day or two. It makes you have to pick out the good pieces and inspect for slime on each piece. I add a paper towel to the container: sort of grab the salad and then turn your wrists under to move the paper towel to the bottom of the container, wrapping around the salad to soak up all the condensation which seems to be the cause of slimy salad. It totally works and keeps salad fresh for way longer!
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LPT: Pull upwards on a squeaky door to open it silently
If you've got a squeaky door that you just haven't got to with the WD-40 yet, a trick that often works if you need to open it quietly is to put as much upward pressure on it as possible when opening it. This lifts it slightly off the hinges, reducing the contact area that commonly causes squeaking. This is easiest to do by pulling upwards on the knob as you open it, but can also be done by holding the edge of the door.
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LPT: Bookmark the waitlist URL after scanning.
A lot of places use waitlist when they are running busy and they have it in a form of QR code to scan and then customers enter their details and join the queue.
Next time you guys go to such places, bookmark the waitlist link so the next time you plan on visiting the place you can check the waitlist queue and even join from home and it will be your turn when you reach at the location.
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LPT - If you struggle with self image issues, don't take selfies, use the rear camera
For years I didn't like how I looked in selfies. Something was off. Until I discovered that the lenses that they use deform your face and nose. Now I use the rear camera for selfies, and my face look normal again and I feel better when I take a picture of myself. Just my two cents.
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