<p>This is the Razor MD Well Mannered Groom Kit.</p>
<p><strong>Why We Love It:</strong> Staying on top of your maintenance routine while traveling can be a challenge. This small but handy kit comes complete with all the tools you need to look sharp while still measuring the size of a small wallet.</p>
<p>The Groom Kit comes with a pair of scissors, nail clippers, and a chrome laser handle that connects to the razor head or tooth brush, depending on your needs. The foam base keeps everything from shifting while traveling, and it's packaged in a chrome plated, mirrored compact that weighs less than three pounds altogether.</p>
<p><div class="image-container" style="width:618px"><div class="image"><img src="http://static1.businessinsider.com/image/5113d1456bb3f7a85b00000d-795-400/razor%20md.jpg?maxX=618" border="0" alt="razor md grooming kit" width="618" /></div><p class="source"><a href="http://razormd.com/">Razor MD</a></p></div></p>
<p><strong>Where To Buy:</strong> Available on the <a href="http://www.shoprazormd.com/products/The-Well-Mannered-Groom-Kit%E2%84%A2-.html" target="_blank">Razor MD website</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/RAZOR-MD-Well-Mannered-Groom/dp/B003S5SAHO" target="_blank">Amazon</a>.<strong></strong></p>
<p><strong>Cost:</strong> Retails for $99.</p>
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This Travel Grooming Kit Is Not Much Bigger Than A Wallet

<p class="p1">I've been using dryer sheets in my laundry for years. And unsurprisingly, I'd throw them away once I was done.</p><p class="p1">But it turns out I might have been losing out on hundreds of dollars in savings by not re-purposing those same used dryer sheets into Swifter pads, dusters, bathroom cleaners, and more.</p><p class="p1">From cleaning oven racks overnight to warding off insects, keep reading to see the 45 things you can do with dryer sheets.</p><h1 class="p1">OUTDOORS</h1><p class="p1"><strong><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5570ce7df7b1051d008b49a3-2272-1704/40549520_379b6d27cd_o.jpg" border="0" alt="bugs on car stained" data-mce-source="michaelrighi/Flickr" data-mce-caption="" data-link="undefined"><p class="source"><span>michaelrighi/Flickr</span></p><p class="caption">A used dryer sheet can help you clean dead bugs off of your car without ruining the paint job.</p></img></div><p></p></div></div></strong></p><p class="p1"><strong><a href="http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf77073252.tip.html">Clean bugs off from of car</a>: </strong>Take a used or new dryer sheet and get it wet. Wring it out and wipe down your car - the bugs will just slough off without ruining your paint job.</p><p class="p1"><strong><a href="http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/dryer-sheets-as-bug-repellant-40521023/?no-ist">Ward off bugs</a>: </strong>Turns out, there's actually some science to back up this old wives tale, according to Smithsonian Magazine. If you keep a dryer sheet in your pocket, it will keep away bugs because it has both <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linalool">linalool</a>, a toxin that is found in lavender and basil, as well as beta-citronella, which is used to repel mosquitoes.</p><p class="p1"><strong><a href="http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-56408.html">Start a fire</a>: </strong>You can use any old dryer sheets you have lying around as kindling to start a fire - plus, it will smell pretty good, too.</p><p class="p1"><strong><a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/lifehacks/comments/17gcqv/keep_an_open_box_of_dryer_sheets_in_your_car_for/">Freshen your car</a>: </strong>Keep an open box of dryer sheets in your car. The sheets will make your call smell like laundry for well over three months, and if you ever need a freshness pick up, you can rub a sheet on your clothes. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><h1 class="p2">PERSONAL APPEARANCE</h1><p class="p2"><strong><strong><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5570cffcf7b105ad098b4899-2671-2003/8748594474_e6c5d9c2ff_o.jpg" border="0" alt="static hair" data-mce-source="uncoolbob/Flickr" data-mce-caption="" data-link="undefined"><p class="source"><span>uncoolbob/Flickr</span></p><p class="caption">A dryer sheet can help tame static-y hair.</p></img></div><p></p></div></div></strong></strong></p><p class="p2"><strong><strong><a href="http://womenshair.about.com/od/hairfaq/tp/How-to-Eliminate-Static-from-Your-Hair.htm">De-static hair</a>: </strong></strong><span>If your hair is static-y because of the weather or lack of humidity, wipe down your brushes and combs with a dryer sheet as well as use the sheet to smooth away any fly-aways.</span></p><p class="p2"><strong><a href="http://www.iamalpham.com/index.php/topics/removing-deodorant-marks/">Deodorant marks</a>:</strong> If you get any deodorant marks on your shirt, take a used dryer sheet and crumple it into a ball and rub the fabric with short, quick strokes. This should erase any marks.</p><p class="p1"><strong><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Stop-Static-on-a-Dress-Clinging-to-You">Get rid of static cling</a>: </strong>If your dress or shirt are sticking to you because of static, rub the underside of the shirt as well as your body with a dryer sheet.</p><p class="p1"><strong><a href="http://craftforest.com/easily-remove-glitter-nail-polish/">Take off glitter nail polish</a>:</strong> Glitter polish on your nails is fun, but the glitter can be extremely hard to get off. Dryer sheets soaked in nail polish remover will easily help you remove glitter nail polish with minimal scrubbing.</p><h1 class="p1">DEODORIZING</h1><p class="p1"><strong><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5570d579f7b10522008b4989-3712-2784/6806221795_6c4ce9aa80_o.jpg" border="0" alt="vacuuming vacuum cleaning" data-mce-source="nicola.albertini/Flickr" data-mce-caption="" data-link="undefined"><p class="source"><span>nicola.albertini/Flickr</span></p><p class="caption">Stick a dryer sheet in your vacuum bag to not only deodorize your vacuum, but the entire room.</p></img></div><p></p></div></div></strong></p><p class="p1"><strong><strong><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/stinky-vacuum-use-a-dryer-shee-125305">Vacuum cleaner bag</a>: </strong></strong><span>If your vacuum is starting to have a weird smell or you just want your entire home to smell like laundry, place a dryer sheet inside the vacuum bag. It will deodorize any musk and make each room smell amazing.</span></p><p class="p1"><strong><a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/LifeProTips/comments/26php0/lpt_put_a_dryer_sheet_in_your_suitcase_when/">Keeps clothes fresh while traveling</a>: </strong>Place a dryer sheet in your suitcase - it will keep you clothes smelling amazing and fresh, no matter how long it takes you to reach your destination.</p><p class="p2"><strong><a href="http://www.rd.com/home/fix-sneaker-and-shoe-odors/">Deodorize shoes</a>: </strong>Stick balled up dryer sheets in shoes to get rid of any unwanted smells. They'll neutralize and even improve odors overnight.</p><p class="p1"><strong><a href="http://www.thriftyfun.com/Alternate-Uses-for-Dryer-Sheets.html">Deodorize dirty clothes</a>: </strong>Place a dryer sheet at the bottom of your hamper to keep your dirty clothes from stinking up your room. Even a single sheet goes a long way.</p><p class="p1"><strong><a href="http://www.divinecaroline.com/life-etc/home-food/beyond-laundry-twenty-alternate-uses-dryer-sheets">Freshen a room</a>:</strong> If you have an air conditioner, you can place a dryer sheet on top of the filter. It will stay put even without any tape and will make your entire room smell amazing. You can do the same thing by taping a dryer sheet to any heating or air conditioning vent in the home, too.</p><p class="p1"><strong><a href="http://www.curbly.com/users/chrisjob/posts/1602-25-alternative-uses-for-fabric-softener-dryer-sheets">Deodorize a diaper bag</a>: </strong>Keep your diaper bag smelling fresh by placing a few strategic dryer sheets in the pockets. If you roll up a dirty diaper, stick another dryer sheet in there to help with any odor.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="p2"><strong><a href="https://www.librarything.com/topic/783">Make books smell fresh</a>:</strong> Most people love the smell of books, but if your books are smelling too moldy for your taste, stick a dryer sheet within the pages. It also makes a handy bookmark.</p><p class="p1"><strong><a href="http://www.divinecaroline.com/life-etc/home-food/beyond-laundry-twenty-alternate-uses-dryer-sheets">Freshen your pillowcase</a>: </strong>To keep you sheets smelling fresh for longer, stick a dryer sheet inside your pillow cases as well as under your sheets between the mattress.</p><p class="p1"><strong><a href="http://cleaning.tips.net/T004174_Freshen_Your_Clothes_with_Dryer_Sheets.html">Keep drawers smelling good</a>: </strong>Throw a few dryer sheets in your drawers or closet before adding back in your clothes. Your shirts and pants will smell amazing, even if they sit in there for months.</p><p class="p2"><strong><a href="http://momvstheboys.com/2014/07/uses-bounce-dryer-sheets/">Hide inside the toilet paper roll</a>: </strong>Stick a rolled up dryer sheet inside your toilet paper roll. Every time the roll spins, there will be a burst of scent.</p><p class="p1"><strong><a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/trees/comments/1z8izq/parents_home_dryer_sheets_a_rubber_band_and_a/">DIY smoke freshener</a>:</strong> If you smoke, you can blow it through a toilet paper tube with a dryer sheet attached on one end secured with a rubber band. This will go a long way towards keeping your room from smelling like smoke.</p><p class="p1"><strong><a href="http://momvstheboys.com/2014/07/uses-bounce-dryer-sheets/">Keep storage items smelling fresh</a>: </strong>When you pack anything like camping gear or winter clothes away, throw in a dryer sheet to keep them smelling great until you need them again.</p><p class="p1"><strong><a href="http://lifehacker.com/remove-odors-overnight-with-dryer-sheets-and-coffee-gro-1632832847">Remove hard-to-get-rid-of odors</a>:</strong> If you have any really offensive odors that you just can't get rid of (think vomit stains or worse), place a few dryer sheets on the area and sprinkle with coffee grounds. Leave it over night, and it should smell like new by morning.</p><h1 class="p1">CLEANING</h1><p class="p1"><strong><strong><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5570d36a71ca1b16008b4965-2592-1944/440637896_15636ca700_o.jpg" border="0" alt="paint brushes" data-mce-source="ollily/Flickr" data-mce-caption="" data-link="undefined"><p class="source"><span>ollily/Flickr</span></p><p class="caption">Soaking paintbrushes in warm water with a dryer sheet will help clean them off.</p></img></div><p></p></div></div></strong></strong></p><p class="p1"><strong><strong><a href="http://gizmodo.com/5795310/14-ways-to-use-dryer-sheets-that-have-nothing-to-do-with-the-dryer">Clean paint brushes</a>:</strong></strong><span> Place dirty paintbrushes in a sink full of warm water and add a dryer sheet. Wait a few hours or overnight before washing off the paint. You'll find it very easy to remove.</span></p><p class="p1"><strong><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/clean-bakedon-gunk-from-pans-w-152109">Soak and scrub greasy pans</a>:</strong> If there's baked on gunk on any of your pots or pans, take a page out of Martha Stewart's book and soak them with a dryer sheet and warm weather. Let it sit over night and in the morning, all the baked on crud will easily come off.</p><p class="p1"><strong><a href="http://thefrugalgirls.com/2014/05/how-to-remove-soap-scum-from-shower-doors.html">Remove soap scum from shower doors</a>: </strong>If you have some dryer sheets lying around, use them to power through soap residue. They'll even suds up a bit and make your bathroom smell amazing.</p><p class="p1"><strong><a href="http://www.couponingtobedebtfree.com/2012/06/25/how-to-clean-oven-racks/">Clean oven racks</a>: </strong>Oven racks accumulate grime like crazy. To clean yours once and for all, gather dryer sheets and a dash of dish soap in a bathtub filled with hot water. Let it sit over night with your oven racks and you'll be astounded how easily the grease comes off.</p><p class="p1"><strong><a href="http://downy.com/en-us/fabric-care/all-about-fabric-softener/cleaning-a-washer-dryer">Clean your laundry room</a>: </strong>After you're done with your laundry, wipe down the dryer and lint tray with the used dryer sheet. Since they're good at collecting dust and hair, they'll pick up extra particles.</p><p class="p1"><strong><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/17/dryer-sheets-shower-cleaner_n_3937327.html">Clean chrome</a>: </strong>A wet dryer sheet can clean your bathroom and kitchen chrome extremely well. It also works on car bumpers, too.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="p1"><strong><a href="http://cleaningallstars.com/9-unorthodox-uses-for-dryer-sheets/">Wipe away spilled dry goods</a>: </strong>If flour or powders spill, take a used dryer sheet and clean it up. The sheets are great at capturing small particles and will do a better job than a paper towel.</p><p class="p1"><strong><a href="http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/2014/09/55-ways-reuse-re-purpose-recycle-dryer-sheets.html">Wash hair brushes</a>:</strong> If your hair brushes are looking a little worse for the wear, soak them in warm water with a few dryer sheets. They'll come out looking like new.</p><p class="p1"><strong><a href="http://thekrazycouponlady.com/at-home/the-magic-of-dryer-sheets-how-i-got-rid-of-those-stubborn-bathroom-rings/">Toilet ring cleaner</a>: </strong>Take your used dryer sheets and use them to scrub the inside of your toilet. The ring will be gone in one swipe.</p><p class="p1"><strong><a href="http://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/home-organizing-new-uses-for-old-things/new-use-dryer-sheets">Clean your iron</a>: </strong>Every once in a while, you need to clean the bottom of your iron from any residue. Set your iron on a low setting and run it over a dryer sheet for a few minutes or until the grime comes off and onto the dryer sheet.</p><p class="p1"><strong><a href="http://jacksonville.com/breaking-news/2014-09-30/story/12-inventive-ways-use-dryer-sheets">Clean scissor blades</a>: </strong>Clean your scissors without dulling the blades by wiping them with a dryer sheet - it will remove all the dust and dirt that can dull your scissors over time.</p><h1 class="p1">DUSTING</h1><p class="p1"><strong><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5570d2e271ca1b15008b498d-2673-2005/11486705405_8ec7b0f021_o.jpg" border="0" alt="smudges on glasses dirty" data-mce-source="Darren W/Flickr" data-mce-caption="" data-link="undefined"><p class="source"><span>Darren W/Flickr</span></p><p class="caption">Clean dirty glasses with your used dryer sheets.</p></img></div><p></p></div></div></strong></p><p class="p1"><strong><a href="http://www.allyou.com/budget-home/uses-dryer-sheets">Clean smudges from glasses</a>:</strong> Rubbing your glasses with dryer sheets will clean off any unwanted smudges in a pinch.</p><p class="p1"><strong><a href="http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf625996.tip.html">Swifter alternative</a>: </strong>Use your used dryer sheets as Swiffer pad alternatives. They'll pick up a comparable amount of dust and crud off your floors and are actually much cheaper.</p><p class="p1"><strong><a href="http://www.maids.com/blog/how-to-clean-blinds-inside-cleaning/">Wipe down window blinds</a>: </strong>Blinds are hard to clean, but over time they will collect a lot of dust. Wipe them down with a used dryer sheet to remove excess dirt.</p><p class="p1"><strong><a href="http://deals.ebay.com/blog/3-inexpensive-tricks-for-removing-pet-hair/">Pet hair removal</a>:</strong> If you find yourself covered in pet fur, rub a used dryer sheet all over - the dryer sheet will catch all the hair and also take away any lingering animal scent.</p><p class="p1"><strong><a href="http://www.rd.com/home/15-dusting-tricks-for-your-home/">All household dusting</a>: </strong>Take any used dryer sheet and use it to dust around the house, from your TV and computer screen to your mantle. It's extremely effective at trapping hair and dust.</p><p class="p1"><strong><a href="http://www.budgetsavvydiva.com/2013/01/clean-baseboards-dryer-sheets/">Clean baseboards</a>:</strong> Baseboards collect a lot of grime over time. Run a dryer sheet along your baseboard every few weeks to pick up unwanted hair and dust and keep it from coming back.</p><h1 class="p1">MISCELLANEOUS</h1><p class="p1"><strong><strong><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5570d252f7b1054b0c8b482c-3725-2794/8462807628_a6e01aeda8_o.jpg" border="0" alt="new tennis shoes running shoes" data-mce-source="m01229/Flickr" data-mce-caption="" data-link="undefined"><p class="source"><span>m01229/Flickr</span></p><p class="caption">Prevent new tennis shoes from squeaking by rubbing the bottoms with a dryer sheet.</p></img></div><p></p></div></div></strong></strong></p><p class="p1"><strong><strong><a href="http://laurenconrad.com/blog/2012/04/tuesday-ten-alternative-uses-home-goods-dryer-sheets-2012/">De-squeak new shoes</a>:</strong></strong><span> If your brand new shoes are squeaking too much, rub them with a dryer sheet on the bottom. No more squeaking.</span></p><p class="p1"><strong><a href="http://www.scrapbook.com/articles/doc/47543.html">Add texture to cards</a>: </strong>If you're crafty and have used dryer sheets hanging around, you can DIY a textured card by pasting a dryer sheet on top of the card of your choice. <a href="http://www.scrapbook.com/articles/doc/47543.html">See instructions and a few options here</a>.</p><p class="p1"><strong><a href="http://blog.hgtv.com/design/2013/09/09/designer-macgyver-6-ways-to-upcycle-used-dryer-sheets/">DIY scented sachet</a>: </strong>Make a pretty sachet for storing lavender or other scents inside a dryer sheet. The combination of dryer sheets with the lavender smells amazing and is the perfect addition to drawers or closets.</p><p class="p1"><strong><a href="http://blog.hgtv.com/design/2013/09/09/designer-macgyver-6-ways-to-upcycle-used-dryer-sheets/">DIY flowers</a>:</strong> There's a DIY project that turns tea-stained dryer sheets into roses. They'll still smell good and add some rustic charm to your home.</p><p class="p1"><strong><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20120209041437/http://myricandreasen.blogspot.com/2011/12/dryer-sheets-tree-tutorial.html">DIY coffee table Christmas tree</a>: </strong>Make your own Christmas tree out of dryer sheets. All it takes is a Styrofoam cone, some tulle, and a bunch of used dryer sheets. <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20120209041437/http://myricandreasen.blogspot.com/2011/12/dryer-sheets-tree-tutorial.html">Click here to see instructions</a>.</p><p class="p1"><strong><a href="http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf/Green_Living/Reusing/Reusing-Dryer-Sheets.html">Keep sewing thread from knotting</a>:</strong> Keep thread from tangling or knotting while you sew by running a needle and thread through a dryer sheet before knotting. It will help de-static the thread and make sewing more seamless.</p><p class="p1"><strong><a href="http://tiphero.com/19-clever-uses-for-fabric-softener-dryer-sheets/">Tack cloth substitute</a>: </strong>If you need a tack cloth in a pinch, substitute it for a dryer sheet. 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Don't throw dryer sheets away - here are 45 different ways to use them

<p><strong><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/58331a7edd08950e738b4779-1600/candle-thumb.jpg" alt="how to burn a candle" data-mce-source="Caroline Praderio/INSIDER" /><p class="source"><span>Caroline Praderio/INSIDER</span></p><p class="caption">You're about to become a candle-burning pro.</p></div><p></p></div></div></strong></p><p><strong>The <keyword id="79969" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="100" keywordseo="insider">INSIDER</keyword> Summary:</strong></p><p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong>• During my time as a Yankee Candle employee, I learned proper candle-burning technique. </strong><br /><strong>• The basics: Trim the wick every time, burn until the wax is melted all the way across, and keep the candle away from drafts of air.</strong></p><hr /><p><br />When I was a college student, I spent a summer working at a Yankee Candle store. </p><p>Few people purchase candles during sweltering New England summers, so I spent most of my shifts picking up ultimately useless skills, like how to smell the difference between <a href="http://www.yankeecandle.com/product/sparkling-cinnamon/_/R-1100952">Sparkling Cinnamon</a> and <a href="http://www.yankeecandle.com/product/cinnamon-stick/_/R-1055974">Cinnamon Stick</a>. </p><p>But I did learn one thing that's stayed with me for years: There is a right way to burn a candle - and most people have no idea what it is. </p><p>Heed the following guidelines and you'll get way more mileage out of your favorite candles. </p><h3>1. Trim the wick. Every. Single. Time. </h3><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/58331a7edd08950e738b477a-1600/wicks skitched.jpg" alt="wicks skitched" data-mce-source="Caroline Praderio/INSIDER" data-mce-caption="Crucial first step: Trim the wick like the candle you see on the left." /><p class="source"><span>Caroline Praderio/INSIDER</span></p><p class="caption">Crucial first step: Trim the wick like the candle you see on the left.</p></div><p></p></div></div></p><p>Each time you want to burn your candle, start by trimming the wick to between 1/8 and 1/4 inches long. You can use scissors, nail clippers (that's my personal favorite), or a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Wickman-Stainless-Steel-Polished-Trimmer/dp/B004MNSYBS/ref=sr_1_2?s=furniture&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1479239856&amp;sr=1-2&amp;keywords=wick+trimmer">specialized wick trimmer</a>, but no matter what you do, always trim. </p><p>Why? First, trimmed wicks will give you a cleaner, brighter burn. Untrimmed wicks are a lot more likely to take on a weird mushroom-esque shape (see below) that dulls and obscures the flame. </p><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/58331a7edd08950e738b477b-1600/flames skitched.jpg" alt="flames skitched" data-mce-source="Caroline Praderio/INSIDER" data-mce-caption="Trimming makes a difference." /><p class="source"><span>Caroline Praderio/INSIDER</span></p><p class="caption">Trimming makes a difference.</p></div><p></p></div></div></p><p>And second, excessively long wicks are a top cause of those nasty smoky stains that end up on your glass jar candles. Trimming the wick keeps the flame in control and prevents those marks from forming in the first place. </p><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/58331a7fdd08950e738b477c-1600/soot-marks.jpg" alt="soot marks" data-mce-source="Caroline Praderio/INSIDER" data-mce-caption="Don't want your candle to look like this? Trim the wick!" /><p class="source"><span>Caroline Praderio/INSIDER</span></p><p class="caption">Don't want your candle to look like this? Trim the wick!</p></div><p></p></div></div></p><h3>2. Let the wax melt all the way across. </h3><p>Once your candle's lit, don't blow it out until the top layer of wax has melted all the way across. This might take several hours - so don't set out to burn a candle at all unless you've got time to kill. </p><p>Whenever you fail to achieve full melt, you're contributing to a process that we Yankee employees called <em>tunnelling</em>. The wick starts to sink lower and lower, like a tunnel is forming right through the center of the candle. Here's a picture of what I'm talking about:</p><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/58331a7fdd08950e738b477d-1600/tunneling.jpg" alt="tunneling" data-mce-source="Caroline Praderio/INSIDER" data-mce-caption="This candle is tunneling as a result of incomplete melting." /><p class="source"><span>Caroline Praderio/INSIDER</span></p><p class="caption">This candle is tunneling as a result of incomplete melting.</p></div><p></p></div></div></p><p>Eventually, the tunnel will grow so deep that it'll be tough to light the wick at all. More importantly, all that unmelted wax on the sides represents hours of lovely fragrance and burn time you bought but won't ever get to utilize. </p><p>It takes patience, but if you melt the wax all the way across every time you burn, the surface of the candle will stay  flat and the sides of the jar will stay clean, all the way down until the candle is spent. </p><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/58331a7fdd08950e738b477e-1600/complete-burn.jpg" alt="complete burn" data-mce-source="Caroline Praderio/INSIDER" data-mce-caption="I let this candle melt all the way across every time I burned it, hence the flat surface." /><p class="source"><span>Caroline Praderio/INSIDER</span></p><p class="caption">I let this candle melt all the way across every time I burned it, hence the flat surface.</p></div><p></p></div></div></p><h3>3. Buy multi-wick candles. </h3><p>I know from experience that it's hard to find enough time for a proper burn. The solution? Buy a candle with two or three wicks. More flames means more heat - which leads to a quicker melt. </p><p>On that note: Be wary of extra-wide candles that only have one wick. If the candle surface has just one wick and a diameter of more than 3 or 4 inches, don't buy it. One wick will never produce enough heat to melt it all the way across. </p><h3>4. Keep the flame away from moving air. </h3><p>Do your best to keep your burning candle away from fans, air conditioners, open windows, or heavily trafficked areas where people walk back and forth a lot. Moving air can disturb the flame, leading to even more unsightly black marks on the glass. </p><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/58331a7fdd08950e738b477f-1600/burn-comparison.jpg" alt="burn comparison" data-mce-source="Caroline Praderio/INSIDER" data-mce-caption="Bad burning technique on the left, good burning technique on the right." /><p class="source"><span>Caroline Praderio/INSIDER</span></p><p class="caption">Bad burning technique on the left, good burning technique on the right.</p></div><p></p></div></div></p><p>Now: Go forth and burn those candles like the experts do. </p>    <div class="margin-top">        <h3>NOW WATCH: <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/how-carved-candles-are-layered-and-made-2016-3">Here's what it takes to make an intricately carved candle</a></h3>        <div>            <div>    <script src="http://player.ooyala.com/v3/6e12e8b3387a44daacfb73afba25a76e"></script>    <div class="ooyala-video-player" data-video-autoplay="false" data-video-id="1maWplMjE6lycB3i4e1dj7vILBUVlMh1" data-player-variable="ooyalapopvideo" id="ooyalaplayer_popvideo" style="width:1280px;height:720px"></div>    <script>    if (typeof RunFunctions === 'undefined') { var RunFunctions = []; }     RunFunctions.push(function()    {         var ooyalapopvideo = OO.Player.create('ooyalaplayer_popvideo', '1maWplMjE6lycB3i4e1dj7vILBUVlMh1',{ autoplay: 'false' });     });    </script>    <noscript><div>Please enable Javascript to watch this video</div></noscript></div>        </div>        <script>(function() { function createPlayer() { OO.ready(function() { RunFunctions.forEach(function(ooyalaFunction) { ooyalaFunction(); }); RunFunctions = [];}); } createPlayer(); }()); </script>    </div>

You've been burning candles wrong your whole life

<p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/535fd88decad04be0d6d5791-1200-600/moving-and-packing-up-boxes-in-apartment.jpg" border="0" alt="moving and packing up boxes in apartment" /><p class="source"><span><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/pkingdesign/9716698657">pkingDesign/Flickr</a></span></p></div><p></p></div></div>Everyone you know is probably moving right now.</p>
<p>That's because April, May, and June are the <a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/morganbrennan/2013/04/11/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-2013-spring-home-buying-season/" target="_blank">highest traffic months of the year for moving</a> thanks to mild weather and college kids finishing school and finding post-grad housing.</p>
<p>If you're one of the countless people getting new digs this season, these 14 tips will make packing and unpacking less horrible.</p>
<p><strong>Get free moving boxes.</strong> If you're not the type of person to save big boxes, ask friends and coworkers if they have any spare ones you can use. A lot of people break down boxes and keep them, and they would be more than happy for you to borrow them.</p>
<p>Furniture stores may also have a wide variety of box sizes for you to use. Ask if they recycle their boxes and if you can take them or buy them at a steep discount.</p>
<p><strong>Take a picture of how your electronics are connected before unplugging.</strong> This way, you won't need to try and remember what goes where, and it will be easy to see how everything connects once you've moved in.</p>
<p><strong>Pack an overnight bag.</strong> It's common after a long day of moving to be too tired to unpack right away. Everyone should pack an overnight bag with toiletries, PJs, a change of clothes, and any electronics and cords you'll want immediately.</p>
<p><strong><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table float_right"><div><div class="image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/535fd944eab8eaf36835333b-1200-924/filling-nail-hole-with-soap.jpg" border="0" alt="filling nail hole with soap" /><p class="source"><span><a href="http://www.blessedlifeatopacakestand.com/2013/04/filling-nail-holes-with-soap.html">Blessed Life atop a Cake Stand</a></span></p><p class="caption">Nail holes can be filled with soap.</p></div><p></p></div></div>Fill nail holes with a bar of soap. </strong>This is a simple hack that easily covers up any small nail holes. Rub the soap (Dove soap works well) in small circular motions until the hole is completely filled in. Then take a wash cloth and lightly rub off any soap residue from around the hole. </p>
<p>This tip doesn't work as well with painted walls, but it works shockingly well for plain white ones. <a href="http://www.blessedlifeatopacakestand.com/2013/04/filling-nail-holes-with-soap.html" target="_blank">You can see a full tutorial here</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Put the tools you'll need right away into a clear plastic box.</strong> This includes moving essentials like a box cutter, paper towels, trash bags, eating utensils, cookware, power strips, phone chargers, toilet paper, toolbox, etc. Using a clear bin will allow you to see everything that's inside the box for easy access.</p>
<p><strong>Wrap breakables in clothing.</strong> There's no need to go out and spend money on bubble wrap or paper. Instead, put socks inside glassware and wrap shirts and sweaters around plates and other delicate objects. This way you save money and pack items you would've had to pack anyways in one fell swoop.</p>
<p><strong>Use sandwich bags for cords and screws.</strong> For those taking apart bigger objects like tables or beds, keep all the screws and nails in a labeled plastic sandwich bag that says "bed" or "dining room table" for quick assembly. The same goes for TV cords and cables.</p>
<p><strong>Keep clothes on hangers for fast unpacking.</strong> There's no need to pack hangers and clothes separately - stick them in a wardrobe box or into your suitcase with the hangers still attached. You'll appreciate this especially when you can take out all the hangers and have your closet come together super fast.</p>
<p><strong><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table float_left"><div><div class="image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/535fd96d6bb3f742630c6460-1200-924/moving-and-packing-up-boxes-in-apartment-1.jpg" border="0" alt="moving and packing up boxes in apartment" /><p class="source"><span><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mpopp/112758449">Mpopp/Flickr</a></span></p><p class="caption">Boxes should be packed by room.</p></div><p></p></div></div>Pack boxes by room.</strong> Knowing what box belongs in which room negates the need to go searching for items in other boxes. Just be sure to label the boxes correctly.</p>
<p><strong>Leave your clothing in drawers.</strong> A drawer is a box with no top - leave your shirts, pants, and underwear in the drawers and take them out of the dresser or table. Wrap the top with cling wrap to keep everything in place until you reach your new home and then just sick the drawers back where they belong.</p>
<p><strong>Remember the physics of boxes.</strong> Pack small items in large boxes and large items in small boxes. The logic behind this is that heavy items are far more likely to come crashing through the middle of a large box. Also, pack heavier items at the bottom of the box and lighter items toward the top of the box.</p>
<p>Books are the major exception. If you fill a big box with a bunch of small books, the weight is going to add up and the box is going to be too heavy to carry. Use medium boxes instead.</p>
<p><strong>Have any area rugs professionally cleaned before your move.</strong> They will return from the cleaners rolled, wrapped, and ready to be packed (plus, clean!).</p>
<p><strong><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table float_right"><div><div class="image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/535fd9a3eab8ea8d64353340-1200-924/empty-apartment.jpg" border="0" alt="empty apartment" /><p class="source"><span><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/vbloke/1843107623/sizes/l">vbloke/Flickr</a></span></p><p class="caption">Take a picture of your home before moving in.</p></div><p></p></div></div>Put a string underneath tape.</strong> Leave a little tail of string hanging out at the end of the tape as you pack your boxes. It's an extra step, but this will allow you to simply yank the string and rip up the tape when you're unpacking, saving you time and effort looking for scissors or box cutters.</p>
<p class="p5"><strong>Take pictures of your old home and new home all unpacked.</strong> If you're renting, you should do this before and after moving in. That way if picky landlords or new tenants try to gouge your for a hole or a scratch, you'll have a record of what the home looked like before and after.<span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5em;"><br /></span></p>

14 Packing Hacks To Make Your Next Move As Painless As Possible

<p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5367ebd3eab8ea9204c44728-619-597/medicine-cabinet-must-have-619.jpg" border="0" alt="medicine cabinet must have 619" /><p class="source"><span><a href="http://www.details.com/?mbid=synd_bizinsider">Details Magazine</a></span></p></div><p></p></div></div><br /><span style="line-height: 1.5em;">We hope you already keep things like Q-tips, soap, and a toothbrush stocked in your bathroom, but it's amazing what a difference a few upgrades can make in your grooming regimen. </span></p>
<p>Here are the 25 items we keep in our well-stocked medicine cabinet. Take your pick.<br /><br /></p>
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<p><strong>1.</strong> Baxter of California deodorant, $18; <a href="http://www.baxterofcalifornia.com/" target="_blank">baxterofcalifornia.com</a><br /><strong>2.</strong> Fernwood container by Labrazel Home, $90; <a href="http://www.labrazelhome.com/" target="_blank">labrazelhome.com</a> <br /><strong>3.</strong> Muji cotton swabs, $4 for a pack of 200; <a href="http://www.muji.us/" target="_blank">muji.us</a> <br /><strong>4.</strong> Apex thermometer, $2; <a href="http://www.pharmaca.com/" target="_blank">pharma.com</a> <br /><strong>5.</strong> Arbonne Intelligence Genius resurfacing pads and solution, $95; <a href="https://www.arbonne.com/" target="_blank">arbonne.com</a> <br /><strong>6.</strong> Scissors from the Czech &amp; Speake manicure kit, $560; <a href="http://www.mrporter.com/am/home.mrp" target="_blank">mrporter.com</a> <br /><strong>7.</strong> Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Black toothbrush, $220; <a href="http://www.philips-store.com/store/" target="_blank">philips-store.com</a><br /><strong>8.</strong> Doral comb and brush cleaner, $8; Pasteur Pharmacy, 212-683-3838 <br /><strong>9.</strong> Jack Black lemon and chamomile lip balm, $7.50; <a href="http://www.getjackblack.com/" target="_blank">getjackblack.com</a><br /><strong>10.</strong> Berocca tablets, $10 for a pack of 10; <a href="http://buyberocca.com/en/index.php" target="_blank">buyberocca.com</a> <br /><strong>11.</strong> Mason Pearson comb, $21; <a href="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/" target="_blank">neimanmarcus.com</a> <br /><strong>12.</strong> Izola soap dish, $20; <a href="http://www.izola.com/" target="_blank">izola.com</a> <br /><strong>13.</strong> Dior Homme Dermo System moisturizing emulsion, $53; <a href="http://www.dior.com/home/en_us" target="_blank">dior.com</a> <br /><strong>14.</strong> My Konjac facial sponge, $10; <a href="http://www.mykonjacsponge.com/" target="_blank">mykonjacsponge.com</a> <br /><strong>15.</strong> PillPack, $20 per month; <a href="https://pillpack.com/" target="_blank">pillpack.com</a> <br /><strong>16.</strong> Proraso shaving cream, $10; <a href="http://www.bigelowchemists.com/" target="_blank">bigelowchemists.com</a><br /><strong>17.</strong> Amron Experimental leather bandage, $20 for a pack of three; <a href="http://www.amronexperimental.com/" target="_blank">amronexperimental.com</a><br /><strong>18.</strong> Marvis cinnamon-mint toothpaste, $6; <a href="http://marvismint.com/" target="_blank">marvismint.com</a> <br /><strong>19.</strong> Acca Kappa body soap, $8.50; <a href="http://www.shopaccakappa.com/" target="_blank">shopaccakappa.com</a> <br /><strong>20.</strong> POH dental floss, $5; <a href="http://buypoh.com/" target="_blank">buypoh.com</a> <br /><strong>21.</strong> Umbra contact-lens case, $5; <a href="http://www.umbra.com/ustore/home.site" target="_blank">umbra.com</a> <br /><strong>22.</strong> Khlip nail clipper, $65; <a href="http://www.klhip.com/" target="_blank">klhip.com</a> <br /><strong>23.</strong> Dovo Klipette nose-hair trimmer, $45; <a href="http://www.fellowbarber.com/" target="_blank">fellowbarber.com</a> <br /><strong>24.</strong> Osma alum block, $8; <a href="http://customshaving.com/" target="_blank">customshaving.com</a> <br /><strong>25.</strong> Pinaud-Clubman talc, $5; <a href="http://www.fendrihan.com/" target="_blank">fendrihan.com</a></p>
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25 Essentials That Every Guy Should Have In His Medicine Cabinet

The Essential Tools Everyone Should Have In Their Home

<p><div class="KonaFilter image-container"><div class="image on-image"><img src="http://static1.businessinsider.com/image/52b3201ceab8eaea27f15463-1200-600/present-5.jpg?maxX=800" border="0" alt="present" width="800" /><p class="source"><span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/53133240@N00/115061459/in/photolist-baHLg-gsNmo-rFAvh-tSex9-uDSuF-uEa12-uEa14-vmmXP-vnwuP-vuW4z-wmdPC-wmdSf-wmdSW-yjDHo-F22cC-4bMCLK-4eddeB-4fcvVv-4fwjAq-4fYg1n-4gEQM8-4haXek-4i2wgJ-4iDC5i-4JH2TV-4JH2Xi-4JMhmC-4UsBEq-5GE5Tr-5GHLhy-5HRFK3-5KghFf-5KW1xn-5LPLWF-5LUg1i-5McqHv-5Mcr1i-5Mcr7c-5MgEDL-5MgEKy-5PLa9p-5RjznF-5YR3qD-66o3ua-66sjBS-67YTMH-6i4D43-6ydwKr-6ACXk7-6DeA4q-7a8JhB">Liz West/Flickr</a></span></p></div><p></p></div>The bow, the finely creased edges, the deftly wrapped box - a beautifully wrapped present can indicate that someone really took the time to find the perfect gift.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, your present to them looks like a toddler got tangled up in wrapping paper and then took a nap.</p>
<p>Well, don't turn to the old gift bag and tissue paper cop-out just yet. These nine gift wrapping tips and tricks will make you into a wrapping genius.</p>
<h3>1. Get Creative With The Packaging</h3>
<p><div class="KonaFilter image-container float_right"><div class="image on-image"><img src="http://static2.businessinsider.com/image/52b321296da811f369bfa5aa-908-681/214482084928b70f8445o.jpg" border="0" alt="2144820849_28b70f8445_o" width="480" /><p class="source"><span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/gillian_m/2144820849/">Flickr/Jilligan86</a></span></p><p class="caption">Notice the candy-shaped package at the top.</p></div><p></p></div>Even for the most savvy wrapper, trying to package a bizarrely-shaped gift is a challenge. It's hard to get the paper to look nice, and even when you do, the size and shape can take away the element of surprise.</p>
<p>For smaller gifts such as perfume bottles, socks, or nail polish, ball them up in bubble wrap or tissue paper and stick them into an empty paper towel roll. Wrap the roll in paper, twist the wrapping paper at the ends, and secure with some ribbon to make it look like a piece of candy.</p>
<p>For medium-sized gifts, repackage them in an empty coffee can or shoe box - basically any empty (clean) container you have lying around the house. Broken-down shipping boxes are perfect for larger gifts.</p>
<p>If you have softer items like scarves that didn't come in a box, use a square piece of cardboard (or cut apart a cereal box) and place your folded item on top. This will give you a hard surface to wrap around.</p>
<h3>2. Hide The Price</h3>
<p>It's bad manners to let your gift recipient know how much those mittens cost, or that they were on sale in the bargain bin.</p>
<p>Instead of cutting off the tag entirely (rendering the item nonreturnable) or leaving sticky residue on the gift, color over the price with a sharpie or slap on a festive holiday sticker.</p>
<h3>3. No Wrapping Paper? No Problem</h3>
<p>Everyone knows the tried and true newspaper or magazine cover method of wrapping presents. It's fine, and it works.</p>
<p>But a much more likely last-minute item you would have in your home is a potato chip bag. Dump those delicious chips in a Ziploc bag, and then cut the chip bag open to expose the bright, silver-y inside. Wash it with soap and water and then once it dries, wrap the presents with the silver side facing out.</p>
<h3>4. Get The Right Tools For The Job</h3>
<h3><div class="KonaFilter image-container float_left"><div class="image"><img src="http://static1.businessinsider.com/image/52b3229b6bb3f7e90df15465-741-555/pop-up-tape-dispenser-and-rotary-tool.jpg" border="0" alt="pop up tape dispenser and rotary tool" width="480" /><p class="source"><span>Amazon</span></p><p class="caption">The tools you'll need.</p></div><p></p></div></h3>
<p>Scissors and tape are fine, but if you're serious about becoming a better gift wrapper, then buy the right tools.</p>
<p>A <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Fiskars-9521-Contour-Rotary-Cutter/dp/B000B7M8WU" target="_blank">rotary cutter</a> and <a href="http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/scotch-pop-up-tape-handband-dispenser%2c-96-g/ID=prod6055127-product?ext=gooHousehold_PLA_Tape_ampersand_Adhesive_prod6055127_pla&amp;adtype={adtype}&amp;kpid=prod6055127&amp;sst=7ba19d70-9b5d-47a8-b955-f78a4e893e3b" target="_blank">pop up tape dispenser</a>, both for under $15, will save time and energy. The pop up tape dispenser fits on your hand and cuts the tape for you, while the rotary cutter evenly slices through wrapping paper on flat surfaces - think of it like a pizza cutter for paper. No more jagged edges or wads of discarded tape.</p>
<h3>5. Wrap Presents On A Hard Surface</h3>
<p>To avoid tearing, wrap presents on a hard surface, like a table or a counter top. Working on the floor or carpet makes it harder to control the paper, which is when most people become frustrated, start to rush, and then tear through the paper with the gift's edges.</p>
<h3>6. Keep Post-It Notes Handy</h3>
<p>If you're like me, you wrap all your gifts first before putting on name tags or writing cards. The trouble with this method, of course, is when there are two gifts of equal size meant for two different people.</p>
<p>Write the names of your gift recipients on Post-It notes ahead of time, and place them on each gift as you finish wrapping. It will only take a second, and makes it easier when you go back to add name tags.</p>
<h3>7. Wrap Gifts Upside Down</h3>
<p>This is an obvious one, but it's easy to forget. Place the gift face down so that the wrapping paper overlap is on the underside of the gift.</p>
<p>It's a small thing, but we inherently assume when opening a present that the side with the bow or nametag is also the top of the gift. Children will just tear into the top of presents, and it's nice to be rewarded immediately with what the gift actually is instead of the bottom of a box.</p>
<h3>8. To Get Perfect Ends, Fold The Sides First</h3>
<p>After securing the paper around the gift, it's time to fold the ends. This is the trickiest part of wrapping, and can make the final product look fantastic or awful.</p>
<p>I personally prefer folding the sides first. Then fold the top flap and the bottom flap to meet each other in the middle (or slightly overlap, depending on your preference) and secure with tape. This genius <a href="http://www.containerstore.com/medialibrary?mediaId=63" target="_blank">infographic from the Container Store</a> is a good visual guide to follow:</p>
<h3><div class="KonaFilter image-container click-to-enlarge"><div class="image"><a title_source="Container Store" title_caption="" class="zoomin" href="http://static2.businessinsider.com/image/52b31c9cecad04b0231b7656-960/box-11.jpg"><span class="sprites click-to-enlarge-icon" title="Click to enlarge"></span><img src="http://static2.businessinsider.com/image/52b31c9cecad04b0231b7656-1200-1715/box-11.jpg" border="0" alt="how to wrap a box container store" width="800" /></a><p class="source"><span><a href="http://www.containerstore.com/medialibrary?mediaId=63">Container Store</a></span></p></div><p></p></div>9. When In Doubt, Use Decorative Tape</h3>
<p>For the truly hopeless gift wrappers out there, buy some <a href="http://www.happytape.bigcartel.com" target="_blank">decorative tape</a>.  That way even if the ends look awful, there's tape everywhere, or there are a few tears you don't care to fix, you can just cover all your mistakes with some sparkly, festive tape.</p>
<p>It can even take the place of ribbon, and your gift will at the very least look presentable.</p>

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