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• Mythbusting: Four Myths About Staying Hydrated Debunked Your mom wasn't completely wrong about the need to stay hydrated in hot weather, but your sweet old mum, and many others, have been needlessly worrying about the wrong things.
• Use The "Egyptian Method" to Sleep Well on a Hot Night Tossing and turning all night because the scorching heat wouldn't let you get your much-needed sleep is most unenviable. Next time the temperature gets too hot to handle, incorporate these tricks to help you sleep comfortably through the night.
• Create Your Own Sun Jar: Lifehacker Edition If dashboard cookies got you thinking about other ways to put the sun to work, here's a step-by-step guide to building sun-capturing jars that create outdoor lighting at a fraction of the retail cost.
• Top 10 Tips and Tricks for Better Coffee Coffee doesn't always make work better, but you can definitely work to get better coffee. From four-cup hotel machines to French presses, from home-roasted beans to decorative foam—we've got a wealth of tips for enjoying a better cup.
• Cool Down a Scorching Car as Quickly as Possible Decrease the amount of time it takes to cool your car off after it's been sitting in the summer sun by using this simple six-step process.
• Build a DIY Portable Air Conditioner We've shown you how to make an air conditioner (even for as low as $30), but what if you wanted something you can put in your car and take with you?
• Hang a Damp Towel to Cool a Hot House If the air in your house is hotter and more humid than it is outside, you don't have to crank up the air conditioning. A damp towel, as suggested by a Death Valley park ranger, can even things out.
• Get Rid of Dark Under-Eye Circles and Puffiness Whether you had a late night out or just a late night, those dark circles under your eyes are casting you in a less than pretty light. Here are some quick tips to look better, with absolutely no cucumbers involved.
• Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck Every financial life has a rough patch here and there and sometimes temporarily stretching things from paycheck to paycheck is unavoidable. Avoid making living paycheck to paycheck your way of life with these tips.
• Learn the Hidden Benefits of Credit Cards Extended care warranties, car rental insurance, trip cancellation protection—you know they're just margin boosters for companies, but you can't shake that vulnerable feeling.
• Recharge Your Car's Air Conditioner If you have a car that isn't showroom fresh anymore, there's also a good chance it's lost a little of its air conditioning mojo. Get things icy cool again with this simple fix.