146 Life-Changing Skills You Can Learn Without Spending a Lot of Money

Need a guide that covers everything you need to know in life? Learn how to do everything from CPR to create a budget with these life hacks we rounded up.

Life Skills
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Life Skills

Home Life
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Home Life

  • Make your home look good: Your main pieces of furniture can set the tone for the room, and you should choose a color scheme.
  • Use a hammer and screwdriver: Grip the hammer at the end. Drill a pilot hole before using your screwdriver to ensure the nail goes in straight.
  • Paint your walls: Apply paint with a roller with a "M" motion.
  • Make cleaning supplies: Vinegar and baking soda are some common ingredients.
  • Remove stains: Working on a fresh stain is the most effective removal tip.
  • Make your bed: It's actually easiest to make your bed while you are still in it.
  • Mow a lawn: Use proper equipment to make sure the edges of the lawn are trimmed.
  • Fold your clothes: Properly fold your clothes, so they will be less wrinkled.
  • How to iron: Be sure to iron clothes right after you take them out from the dryer, so it'll be an easier task.
  • Take care of a plant: Do your research to know what each plant needs.
  • Shovel snow: Shovel on the side the wind is coming from; don't shovel into the wind.
  • Laundry tips: Learn to make your detergent and other DIYs.
  • Hand wash your clothes: Use lukewarm water and a mild detergent or dishwashing liquid.
  • Sew a button: Thread the needle through the holes at least eight to 10 times.
Tech
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Tech

Fitness
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Fitness

Beauty
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Beauty

Survival
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Survival

Work
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Work

Health
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Health

Fashion
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Fashion

Food
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Food

Family and Pets
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Family and Pets

Car
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Car

Money
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Money

  • How to create a budget: Follow tips to live frugally.
  • How much to tip: The average tipper gives 17 to 20 percent gratuity — but it depends on who you're tipping.
  • Pay off debt: The first step is to stop acquiring new debt.
  • Raise credit score: Check your credit report for mistakes.
  • Protect identity: Leave your social security card at home.
  • Invest your money: Make sure you have the basics covered like saving for retirement and paying off debt before you explore other investing options.
  • File taxes: Figure out if you even need to file taxes to begin with.
School
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School