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In this informative video, we cover two important topics to ensure your safety. Stay vigilant and learn how to protect yourself both on the road and at home.
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00:00Hey, I was waiting for you. Now, say you're spending the day alone in your house and you hear several
00:06loud knocks on your front door.
00:08You decide not to open it straight away. Moments later, when you do open it, you notice something strange.
00:15Someone has put a rubber band on your doorknob. If this ever happens to you, you should call the cops
00:22immediately.
00:23Someone in your neighborhood might be trying to rob your house.
00:26This technique became frequent back in 2016, but some burglars might still be trying to use it.
00:33The idea of fixing a rubber band on the doorknob is that this will make it harder for a person
00:38to close the door in case of a robbery.
00:40The band holds the latch open. In this case, even if a person tried to slam their door in a
00:46robber's face, the band would prevent them from doing so.
00:50On the bright side, and we are, you can use this same technique inside your home to your benefit.
00:57If you have an annoying door that keeps slamming, try tying a rubber band on this doorknob.
01:02The thickness of the rubber will slow the door down and prevent it from making a loud thump whenever it
01:08slams all by itself.
01:10Oh, and you can also try this trick in case you have a door that's always getting stuck.
01:15Make sure to fix the rubber band in a way that it crisscrosses in front of the latch.
01:20This way, your door won't close or get stuck anymore. Simple, huh?
01:25Still on the topic of rubber bands, here are a few other tricks that can make your life a tad
01:30easier.
01:31That pickle jar, you always have trouble opening.
01:35Well, there's no need to sweat over it much longer.
01:38Here's what you do. Wrap a rubber band around the lid.
01:41Chances are, you'll need to wrap the band around the lid a few times to make sure it's really tight.
01:46And that's basically it.
01:48The band will give you extra friction and leverage to open pickles and other jarred goods more easily.
01:55Now, in case you're renovating your house but decide to do it yourself, you're probably in for a hot mess.
02:02Rubber bands won't save your life in this trick, but they will make tidying up much easier.
02:07Wrap a rubber band around a can of paint, but do so vertically.
02:11This way, you'll have a string crossing the top of the paint can.
02:15You can prevent dripping paint over the border of the can by using the band as a helper.
02:21Once you've dipped the paintbrush inside the can, make sure to remove the excess paint by passing your brush across
02:27the rubber band you just installed.
02:30Hey, good luck with that.
02:33Next, you know what they say, all things are possible when you're DIYing your house.
02:38Victory or defeat.
02:40Now, if you're looking for ways of adding a touch of fanciness to your house, try upcycling something you already
02:46own.
02:47For instance, take a bland, boring-looking bookcase and add some wallpaper to its back panels.
02:53You can even play with prints if you want a modern, edgy look.
03:00You just bought a bunch of new Tupperware to make your fridge look picture-perfect.
03:05But, oh no.
03:07These new containers come filled with tags and labels glued to them that need removing.
03:11And they're always a bore to remove.
03:14Now, now, no need to waste tons of hot water and soap to try to peel them off.
03:19Here's what you can do instead.
03:20Take a hairdryer, blow some hot air directly onto the tag for a minute or so, and there you go.
03:27The label comes off all at once.
03:30If you don't have a hairdryer, then just hold the item up to this screen and my hot air will
03:36loosen it up.
03:37Ah, if only it were so.
03:40If you decide to Marie Kondo your home and declutter your space,
03:44you have to start by throwing away anything you haven't used over the last two years.
03:48We all spend a lot of time looking for things we need in the amount of stuff we hoard.
03:54We often end up holding on to items that have long fallen into disuse.
03:59But since they don't come with an expiration date, we're not sure when to get rid of them.
04:04I mean, do you really need that DVD set of over 100 boxes?
04:09Now, to help yourself declutter, you can ask yourself the famous Marie Kondo question,
04:15Does this item spark joy for me?
04:17If it's a no, then toss it.
04:20Your future self will thank you a lot for having fewer useless items.
04:26Now, a simple swap can go a long way in how luxe your house looks.
04:32Most people tend to use liquid soap and cleaning supplies in the packaging they came in.
04:37So, when you walk into someone's bathroom or kitchen,
04:40this space is usually heavily loaded with these branded packaging that rarely goes well with the space's decor.
04:46If you're looking for a simple upgrade, you can buy plastic or even glass bottles and replace all branded packaging
04:54in your house.
04:55For a more luxurious look, you can even choose to go with an amber bottle to put in your kitchen
05:01and bathroom supplies.
05:02They will certainly give a nice and cleaner look to your spaces.
05:07Did you know the color of your walls can influence your mood?
05:11There's a strand of psychology that studies the effect of colors on people's moods and behaviors.
05:17Now, according to these studies, if you're experiencing a lot of anxiety,
05:21you should consider painting the walls in your room white.
05:24An all-white bedroom reduces distractions and creates a tranquil and zen-like environment,
05:30which can help you relax and wind down.
05:33On the other hand, if you paint your walls red or orange, well, this can help to energize you.
05:39Maybe it's a good color for office space?
05:43Ever heard of feng shui?
05:45And no, it's not only the art of endlessly moving your couch around.
05:49It's an ancient practice that can help us with home organizing.
05:52Feng means wind and shui is water,
05:56elements that are traditionally associated with strong health and good fortune.
06:00According to this philosophy,
06:02a well-organized home can help us achieve our life goals and ideals more easily.
06:08For instance, if you're feeling a little blocked creatively
06:11and can't seem to get your juices flowing,
06:14try adding a little wood to your working environment.
06:16A little house plant will do the job as well.
06:19Bringing in the earth element will help to ground and to focus.
06:24Ah, yes, having candles around, especially aromatic ones,
06:28can also be good if you need inspiration and enthusiasm.
06:32Next time you go to the supermarket, make sure to buy good old mason jars.
06:37You can use them for organizing, but also as containers for a homemade aroma diffuser.
06:43Diffusers are very hype at the moment for several reasons.
06:46Other than having therapeutic effects,
06:49they can liven up any corner and make it more luxurious.
06:52Here's what you need to do.
06:54Grab a glass jar and add a few drops of essential oil to it.
06:58Use lavender or rosemary, for example,
07:01and add some water to dilute the oil.
07:03To finish, you'll need a couple or multiple chopsticks
07:07to dip into the mixture you just created.
07:09Well, there you have it.
07:11Just remember to keep switching the ends of your chopsticks every once in a while,
07:15since it's the moist bits that diffuse the most oil.
07:19Oh, and you can also buy an electronic aroma diffuser
07:23if you don't want to go through all the trouble.
07:25They are usually just a little more expensive.
07:31If you're looking for a nice morning of artisanal work,
07:34how about making your own cleaning products?
07:37For this experiment, you'll need a quarter cup of white vinegar,
07:41a quarter cup of bicarbonate of soda,
07:43a squeeze of any liquid soap,
07:46and two cups of water.
07:47Give it a good shake, and there you go.
07:50You can keep it in a spray bottle to use whenever you need to get some cleaning done.
07:54You can even use it to remove tough stains on your clothes and your carpets.
07:58Nice and easy and ready to use.
08:01Are you used to picking up hitchhikers on your long commute to work?
08:04You might want to hear about the Hitchhiker Road Scam.
08:08This trick preys on unsuspecting drivers.
08:12The scam typically starts with a person posing as a hitchhiker,
08:15who flags down a car on the side of the road.
08:18They may claim to be stranded or in need of a ride to a nearby town or city.
08:25In some cases, the hitchhiker may ask the driver to pull over at a specific location,
08:30such as a gas station or convenience store,
08:33where they will then disappear with the driver's money or other valuables.
08:37This scam can also be done in groups,
08:39where a bunch of people will flag down a car and ask for a ride.
08:43And once the car is on the move,
08:45they will threaten the driver and steal money, valuables, or even the car itself.
08:52It's important to be aware of this scam
08:54and to always be cautious when picking up hitchhikers.
08:57It's best to avoid giving money or other valuables to anyone who claims to need a ride
09:02and to never pull over at a location that is not safe or familiar.
09:09Hitchhikers are not the only reason why you might get into trouble on the road.
09:13A slice of cheese isn't something you'd expect to find on your parked car, am I right?
09:17Well, it might indicate something quite dangerous.
09:21One woman told the story of such an experience online,
09:25thinking it was just a prank made by some neighborhood youngster.
09:29She decided to call a friend and ask for help with cleaning the car up.
09:33But once the two ladies started rubbing off the melted cheese from her windshield,
09:37they saw something strange nearby.
09:39She remembered seeing a white van arriving.
09:42In it were a bunch of men, suspiciously staring at them.
09:47She wasn't alone,
09:49so she decided it was safe enough to finish cleaning up the car,
09:52even though they didn't feel comfortable being stared at.
09:55It took them almost an hour to scrape off the cheese that had melted under the heat.
10:00She did wonder, though, if this wasn't a tactic to rob a person.
10:05That's because most people would be so focused on cleaning up the mess on their car,
10:09they'd be distracted from keeping an eye on the thing they left in the car,
10:13like bags, wallets, or even recent shopping items.
10:16Or worse, what if it was a kidnapping strategy?
10:20That sticky cheese would keep a person really concentrated on fixing the car,
10:24so they wouldn't be able to see suspicious people coming at them in due course.
10:29The key takeaway from this story,
10:31if you ever see a piece of cheese on your car,
10:34might as well leave it as it is,
10:36as long as it's not blocking your view and it doesn't really affect your driving.
10:40Your safest bet is to just clean it at home,
10:43or take it to the nearest car wash.
10:45They'll know the best way to clean up the vehicle without ruining the paint.
10:50Sure, the piece of cheese on a car scam might just be a coincidence,
10:54but some scams out there are more legitimate,
10:57with this next one being quite the unusual method
11:00when it comes to snatching away other people's cars.
11:03If you notice a t-shirt or a hoodie on your windshield,
11:06or even wrapped between your wiper blades,
11:09don't be so quick to take it away.
11:11Again, it can be placed there on purpose to distract you
11:15while your car gets taken away.
11:17Drive away as quickly as possible if you can,
11:20and get to a safe location that's well-lit and filled with many people.
11:25There you can remove whatever object you have on the car without any risks.
11:29Some people have even found money under their wiper blades.
11:33It's easy to imagine that those who left it there
11:35probably had the same intention in mind.
11:39There are methods to help
11:41when it comes to decreasing your odds of getting your car snatched away.
11:45Keep your tires turned to the curb whenever you park it.
11:48If your car wheels are in that position,
11:51thieves are less likely to be able to move around with the vehicle.
11:54They'll see that your car requires more time and energy to be moved,
11:58so it'll become less of a target.
12:03Sadly, scams on the road are quite common,
12:06and one of the most widespread types is the infamous tow truck scam.
12:11This scam involves leaving oil, metal nails, or glass shards on the road,
12:16and waiting for drivers to fall into the trap.
12:20If your car gets damaged in such a situation,
12:23the scammers will suddenly appear out of nowhere
12:26and offer to provide towing service at extremely high prices.
12:30They'll try to pressure you into using their services
12:33because, most of the time,
12:35they place these traps in strategic locations.
12:38They make sure people get stranded where there's low visibility
12:41and no gas station in sight where you can assess the damage done to your car.
12:47In a situation where you have no other option but to give consent for them to tow your car,
12:52they'll also take advantage of the situation
12:54and take it to workshops unapproved by your insurance company.
12:58This means you'll have to pay even more money to get your car back.
13:05If you've been a driver for long enough,
13:07you know that the driver who rear-ends another vehicle is always at fault.
13:12That's because you should always keep a comfortable distance from the car in front of you
13:16so you can safely stop the car in case of an emergency.
13:19Some scammers will take advantage of this
13:21by repeatedly braking suddenly,
13:23causing you to hit them.
13:24This dangerous tactic is used to get money for supposed damages
13:29and even for make-believe medical expenses.
13:32To avoid falling victim to this scam,
13:34you should reduce your speed and keep a safe distance,
13:37especially from suspicious vehicles or chaotic drivers.
13:41If a scammer continues to bother you in traffic,
13:44the best force of action is to drive to the nearest police station and report them.
13:50Picture this.
13:51You're driving on the road and suddenly a motorcyclist gets your attention
13:55and points out that your wheels are smoking.
13:58You quickly pull over to the side of the road.
14:00The motorcyclist then offers to help by calling a mechanic to check your wheels.
14:06Surprisingly, the mechanic gets there really fast,
14:10but proceeds to disable your braking system while inspecting the cause of the smoke.
14:16He then asks you to test your brakes,
14:18which of course won't be working since he's already disabled them.
14:22Pretending to be helpful,
14:24he offers to fix your brakes for you,
14:26but will charge an enormous price for it.
14:29Moral of the story,
14:30stick to your trusted mechanic or towing company.
14:33You never know who you'll find on the road.
14:38Some scams aren't even that.
14:40They're just urban legends.
14:41Many people claim to have seen the wrong way man on the roads.
14:46One version of this story mentions a man stuck driving down one-way streets in the opposite direction,
14:52causing chaos and confusion as other drivers try to avoid him.
14:57The man is said to be crazed and dangerous,
14:59with a wild look in his eyes and a penchant for reckless driving.
15:03Other stories say he's not even driving,
15:06but that once you've seen this mysterious person on the side of the road while driving home,
15:10you should turn around to keep from going back to your house for at least a week.
15:15That is, if you don't want anything bad to happen.
15:18There are countless stories of near misses and close calls with this mysterious figure.
15:24Some even say that they've been hit by the man,
15:27and that they suffered serious injuries as a result.
15:31Despite the many sightings and stories,
15:34there's no concrete evidence to suggest that the wrong way man actually exists.
15:39Many experts believe that the legend is simply a cautionary tale,
15:43meant to remind people to be aware of their surroundings and to drive safely.
15:48However, the legend persists and continues to be passed down through generations,
15:53making it one of the most enduring urban myths of all time.
15:58The 90s and input from recreation and studies of Allison Time Magazine,
15:59the legend persists and continues to be sung by the wind as well.
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