Every week, we share a number of downloads for all platforms to help you get things done. Here were the top downloads from this week.
This Week’s Top Downloads
lifehacker-feed
Remove a Fish Hook From Your Finger In Three Simple Steps
Nothing ruins a relaxing of day of fishing like catching yourself on your own fish hook. Here are two methods you can use to carefully remove the hook without causing serious damage.
Build a Jumbo-Sized Music Visualizer Into an IKEA Side Table
Music visualizers are a fun way to kick of an instant dance party. Make Magazine’s put together a guide showing off how to cram a jumbo-sized visualizer onto a cheap IKEA Lack side table.
Double-Tap Your Android’s Power Button to Launch the Camera
Your phone is probably the easiest camera to whip out at a moment’s notice. To shave precious seconds off the launch time of your camera, double-tap the power button on your device.
Save Money on Coffins at Costco
Okay, the last thing you’re probably thinking of when preparing for someone’s funeral is the cost of the coffin. Funeral directors know this, however, and will take advantage of you. Don’t let them. You can buy coffins at Costco.
Quiet Squeaky Carpeted Floors with This Kit
Over time, as the plywood subfloor under your carpet expands and contracts, the nails can come loose and the subfloor separated from the floor joists. Although it’s not a safety concern, it’s an annoyance: squeaky floors under your carpet.
Top 10 Kitchen Tools Everyone Should Own
You need to outfit your kitchen because, well, you don’t plan on eating out or ordering takeout for the rest of your life. The good news is you don’t need special kitchen appliances, such as a food processor, stand mixer, or blender to make great food at home. The bad news is you do need certain gear. Here’s a checklist to get you started.
Saturday’s Best Deals: Patio Furniture, $40 Tablet, KitchenAid, and More
Make a Fold-Out, Space-Saving Tool Storage Cabinet for Your Garage or Workshop
Every workshop needs a solid tools storage system. If you can DIY it and customize it, all the better. This fold-out pegboard shelving system one packs a ton of storage space in a small footprint.
Seven Research-Backed Ways to Wake Up In the Morning Without Coffee
Yes, it’s possible to wake yourself up in the morning without a strong cup of joe. If you can’t have coffee, or you’re looking to cut back on caffeine, these seven tips will help you jump out of bed alert and ready to take on the day.
Sig Nordal 