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Don't you just love it when you find a trick that makes your life easier? Business Insider shares some of the greatest life tips.

Life Pro Tips is a section on Reddit where users share ideas for making life more efficient.

The tips are so savvy, they can be used anywhere.

We've rounded up 25 of our favorites and are sharing them here.

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• Slick antiperspirant on your feet before hiking and running. It will cut down on blisters and keep your feet warm in the winter.
• When camping, strap a head lamp to a gallon jug of water. The tent will be filled with ambient light.
• Unscented dental floss can be used to cut cakes, cheeses, and other soft foods perfectly.
• Use a clean dustpan to fill a container that won't fit in the sink.
• Use Windex to remove carpet stains.
• Use toothpaste to clean dirty headlights.
• Use a pair of scissors instead of a Phillips-head screwdriver in a pinch.
• Apply cayenne pepper directly to a toothache to lessen the pain.
• Wrap a wet paper towel around a beverage and stick it in the freezer to make it ice cold.

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A Bahamian-dwelling and -bred design enthusiast, India Hicks shared some easy pointers for capturing island style — regardless of where you live. If you're not planning an island escape anytime soon, then embrace the aesthetic at home by following India's foolproof steps.

• Bring the scent of the islands to your home.
  The India Hicks Island Living collection at Crabtree & Evelyn includes indulgent tropical scents form the home. We're eyeing the rattan-wrapped Casuarina Scented Candle ($36) and the Casuarina Fragrance Diffuser ($70), inspired by casuarinas trees, palm leaves, orange blossoms, and sea air.
• Switch your sheets.
  India suggests choosing airy colors like whites, creams, and pale grays. We're terribly tempted to try this Washed Linen Bedding ($75-$298).
• Collect palm fronds in a huge vase.
  India loves that they last longer than flowers and are incredibly affordable.
• Embrace mosquito netting.
  India insists that mosquito netting is an easy and affordable way to dress up your bed. She relies on styles from Bed Bath & Beyond, like this Siam White Bed Canopy ($30) option.

Source: India Hicks

• How to keep cool without A/C — Houzz
• The best alarm clocks on the market — Real Simple
• Tour the 7 most expensive houses in the world — Stylelist Home
• This smal house has major modern style — House Beautiful
• A real-estate listing that features snakes on the master bed?! — Curbed
• The best camp cots for your Moonrise Kingdom dreams — Remodelista

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It's July and suddenly you are more popular than you ever dreamed — blessed with an abundance of off-Cape friends and relatives who've arrived for a visit. Some you wanted to invite, planning their arrival carefully in consideration of your schedule and theirs. Others wheedled their way to your door after hinting they'd like to spend a day or two — or three or more — on Cape Cod. If you're very gracious, naive, or bored, you may then have extended an invitation for them to stay with you and enjoy the Cape's beaches, boats, fishing, or golf.

As former Manhattanites, my husband and I occasionally hosted visiting friends and relatives in our apartment for a night or two. But after moving here four years ago, we realized that longer-term visits were the norm for Summer visitors. That first year, we invited city friends to see our new home and enjoy the Cape. While we enjoyed seeing them, we found ourselves exhausted from cooking, touring, cleaning, and entertaining. A bit wiser the following years, we restricted our visitors to only a few each Summer.

In time, we realized our visitors fit into several distinct categories. The first, and most exemplary guest was one who stayed with us earlier this month, a woman so polite as to make Miss Manners blush. Our Perfect Guest was not only neat, helpful, considerate, and interested in her surroundings, but even insisted upon treating us to a restaurant in return for several home-cooked meals. Needless to say she will be invited back again.

Certain other guests are less welcome. They include: the Night Owl, the Nonstop Talker, the Complainer, the Lingerer, the Do-It Yourselfer and the Slob. Each have certain foibles which work well for them in their own homes , but tend to rankle even the most easy-going host.

Keep reading to hear more about the less-welcome types of guests!

City dwellers may be strapped for outdoor space, but many have access to a balcony (or know someone with that coveted access). We were reminded of this overlooked but essential space when we spotted this still from Lola Versus, which is set in Manhattan. This Summer, take a cue from the movies and dress up your diminutive outdoor spaces so they're party-ready at a moment's notice. Here are seven of our favorite suggestions.

1. Make your balcony foot-friendly by layering outdoor rugs. For the short term, try one of the cool indoor/outdoor rugs from Dash and Albert.
2. Ask your barbecue to multitask. Make yours do double-duty by investing in a Black + Blum Hot Pot BBQ ($124). This grill looks like a terra-cotta pot filled with herbs when not in use, but conceals a BBQ grill underneath.
3. Don't stop at our barbecue: dot your balcony with plants. Save space and add some privacy by using hanging planters or Woolly Pockets hung from the railings or along the wall.
4. Mount matching lanterns on either side of the window or door leading to your balcony. These Half-Bottle Lanterns ($48) are a versatile choice.
5. Invest in sturdy and stylish glassware. Leave your crystal indoors and try enamel glasses and pitchers instead, like this Flower Enamel Pitcher and Glasses ($55), which are just begging for sangria.
6. Balcony furniture should be versatile, which is why we recommend folding furniture. You can tuck it out of the way when it's not in use and easily pull it out when it's needed. Try the Pottery Barn Surry Folding Bench ($199 to $389).
7. Pick out beautiful outdoor fabrics and have some custom pillows and poufs made. Coordinate these items with your living room furniture, and you can use them indoors when the Summer season fades.

Photo courtesy Fox Searchlight

A major heat wave is hitting New York City for the next five days, with temperatures predicted to be the some of the highest in the country. Whether you live somewhere in the five boroughs or elsewhere in the country, chances are good that you'll have to deal with similar soaring temperatures at some point this Summer. The trick is to keep comfortable on hot Summer days while keeping things stylish as well. Check out our top 10 tips for keeping your decor cool as a cucumber this Summer.

• Even if you live in an apartment, seek out the best spots to catch a breeze or cool off. Your rooftop, a fire escape, or front stoop may all be great options. If it's safe, add a chaise or table and chairs to the area so you'll be drawn to the space in hot weather.
• Keep a portable bag of hot-weather supplies handy — that way you can tote it to your rooftop or fire escape on a moment's notice. Must have item in your bag? A parasol. Choose a beautiful one and it can double as decor when you're not using it to shade yourself. We adore this Chandelier Mandala Parasol ($75).
• As for that folding chair, we recommend one of Gallant and Jones's deck chairs. They're extremely portable and chic to boot.
• Don't despair about the heat — if you can't beat it, join it! Throw a party in your backyard or local park with sprinklers, water balloons, and icy drinks. To up the fun factor, hang a Loll Swing ($225) from the rafters or a nearby tree.
• Take advantage of the hot weather by planting flowers, herbs, and edibles on your stoop, fire escape, or patio. The hot temperatures will allow plants to grow quickly, and having a lush green space will help you remember that the hot temperatures do have some advantages. We love the idea of cultivating a cocktail garden for garnishing your favorite Summer drinks.

Keep clicking for five more tips for keeping your space cool and stylish in a heat wave.