Most of us have found ourselves flipping through magazine pages at some point in our lives. They are entertaining, full of information, and pieces of advice. These are some of the reasons why we can’t stop reading them.
Unfortunately, not everything you read on magazines are true. Some of them are dangerous and should never be tried and followed at all. There are also pieces of advice that are just plain ridiculous.
To give you a hint, check out these pieces of bad magazine advice you should steer clear of.
1. When they are telling you to be suspicious
“If your guy is suddenly going around all happy and whistling, then you need to find out why.” –Cosmopolitan
Most women get jealous easily and this magazine is just making things worse. It’s practically telling women to get suspicious over their men’s happiness.
2. When they say men don’t care
“It can’t be repeated enough: Guys have a low threshold for mindless chatter. If you’re rambling on about your friends, coworkers, or anything you read on a gossip site, he’s gonna feign interest, then fake an emergency doctor’s appointment.” – Cosmopolitan
This doesn’t apply to all men. There are men who sincerely want to hear everything about their partners.
3. When they say there’s only one thing that can make you look funny
“Guys all have the same interests and find the same things funny, so if a girl quotes anything from Family Guy or a Will Ferrell movie, she’s hilarious.” -Seventeen
People don’t have the same sense of humor. What’s funny for one man might not be funny for another one.
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4. When they tell you it’s ok not to wash your hands
“I always keep a sandwich bag by the phone, so if it rings when my hands are grubby, I can pick it up without stopping to wash my hands.” -J Savage, Ipswich.
It’s less expensive to wash your hands. Plus, it’s more effective in minimizing the transfer of bacteria and dirt around your home, too.
5. How to keep your drink warm
“If you can’t drink it right away, keep your hot drink warm with a teapot lid.” -Hugh Joseph, Lelant via heroofswitzerland.
I’m pretty sure that lid won’t be able to keep any drink warm for a long time. It’s much better to just make a fresh cup of tea.
6. When they have a better way to make a broom
“I find that pages from magazines make a great whisk broom by cutting them into strips and attaching them to a pole. It’s good for getting rid of the dust from hard-to-reach places.” -Beverly Lindfield, 51, Hextable, Kent.
I don’t think a broom made from strips of magazines will be that effective in removing dust. It might scare away some spiders, however.
7. How to make your own “simple” back massager
“Make your own back massager by simply placing three or four tennis balls into a stocking.” -William McRae, Hawick, Scottish Borders.
There’s really nothing simple about this project. If you want it simple, just buy one from the store. I’m sure it’ll be more effective than this DIY back massager.
8. How to make a toothbrush holder
“At the cinema, we bought a carton of soft drink and, after finishing it, took the empty home. It makes a great “designer” toothbrush holder!” -Glyn Blackburn, Stockton-on-Tees.
This just proves that recycling isn’t always a good idea. Even if the thing works as a toothbrush holder, I don’t think it’s safe to be used for that purpose. It’s not stable and it might end up attracting bacteria.
9. When a guy tilts his head
“The head tilt is a subconscious come-hither signal to any femme the guy has feelings for. So if that man you’ve been making eyes with for the last hour gives you the head tilt, that’s your cue to go in for the kill and introduce yourself or even send him a drink.” –Cosmopolitan
What if the guy is just stretching his neck muscles? A head tilt doesn’t really mean an invitation.
10. About his hunger and behavior issues
“It’ll be OK if he wants to end your walk early because he’s hangry. He can show his weaknesses in front of you. Which basically means when you’re out on a hike and he wants to leave because he hasn’t eaten in hours, he can do that.” –Cosmopolitan
Feeling hungry isn’t a good excuse to be rude to others. It’s also not alright to put up with a man’s rudeness just because he’s hungry.
11. The remedy to getting travel sick
“Stop getting travel sick by sticking sticky tape across your belly button- sounds mad, but my grandson swears by it! -Davina Sandler, Campbeltown.
This is the first time I’ve learned about this one.
12. Where to hide your valuable jewelry
“One of the best places to hide valuable jewelry is in a toilet roll, according to my dad who’s a retired policeman!” -Jackie Patrick, Hayling Island.
I’m quite sure that there are safer places to hide your valuables. But if a retired policeman said it, who are we to argue?
13. The right way to wear necklaces
“A chunky necklace instantly upgrades a dress you’ve worn a million times. Just don’t hide it behind your hair-tuck strands under to show it off!”
This doesn’t only show us how to wear necklaces properly. It clearly shows us how to rip out half of our hair, too.
14. When you need a glass fruit bowl
“Before throwing out my old washing machine, I removed the window. It makes for a durable yet elegant fruit bowl.”
This is actually a good idea if you think about it. My only issue is the work you have to put into removing that glass from the washing machine.
15. How to make “fancy” table decorations
“Cover stones with tinfoil to make decorative balloon weights or table decorations for parties.” -Donna Peachey, South Cornelly.
Even if you take a really close look, you’ll find nothing fancy about stones covered in tinfoil. They are just stones made a bit shiny.
16. The perfect shoes
“I was going to a party but didn’t have any shoes to match my striped dress. I got an old pair of heels that I no longer wore, stuck alternating strips of red and white electrical tape around each one and added red ribbon for laces. I ended up with the perfect footwear for my outfit and I hardly spent a thing.” -Dee Gray, Cornish Crescent, Truro, Cornwall
This is a good hack to do if you’ll be going to a party that won’t have that much light. The last thing you want to happen is to have everyone stare at your shoes and the peeling electrical tapes you put around it.
17. When you have old mirrors at home
“I was wondering what to do with all the corks I’d been collecting, so I glued them round a plain mirror and made it funky.” -Maureen Colbourne, Devon
It’s always a good idea to collect corks, particularly if you have old mirrors at home. It’s a good way to be prepared just in case you need to make them look funky.
18. In case the bed got wet
“I get lots of compliments on this bedspread I made out of novelty tea towels.” -Lucy Robinson, Reading
If you always find yourself peeing on your bed at night, this is probably a hack you can use. It’s also good if you tend to spill your tea on your bed.
19. An exotic waste bin
“My bathroom waste bin was a bit boring, but I livened it up with a feather boa- it matches my colour scheme, too.” -Amy Jenkins, Gravesend
Waste bins aren’t supposed to be exciting. But if you really feel that yours is boring, using a feather boa isn’t bad.
20. Unique smocks
“People always compliment me on the colourful smocks I make from old umbrellas- waterproof and ideal over warm winter jumpers.” – Pat Holt, Manchester
For its purpose, I think a smock like that will work well in keeping you warm and dry. When it comes to fashion, however, I don’t think it will work for everyone.
21. A fruity reminder
“I’m often in a rush in the morning and don’t have time for breakfast. But now I tape fruit to my door to remind me to start the day with some of my five-a-day-plus I’m always greeted with a smiley face!” -Tom Bell
Although it’s fun to look at, I don’t think it’s smart to tape fruits on the door. You can put them on your bag if you really don’t want to miss eating them in the morning.
22. All jazzed up
“My placemats were looking a bit tatty, so I jazzed them up by sticking on plastic tops I’d collected from milk and juice cartons. Now they look great.” -Gloria Wilding, Prescot, Merseyside
This is a good idea if the person isn’t planning to use his placemats the way they are supposed to be used. It’s also an ideal solution for all the plastic lids he has at home. The only thing he has to figure out now is what to do with his redesigned mats.
23. A different kind of pot
“Rather than throw away my old shower cap, I decided to put it to good use and popped my bathroom plant inside it. It looks really pretty and matches my decor perfectly.”- Margo Barnes, Accrington Lancs
It makes perfect sense to reuse shower caps, particularly if you want to lessen your waste. I just don’t think it’s as pretty as what this person is saying.
24. Flirty mirror
“I funked up my mirror by puckering up with my lippy on and kissing the edge, then I put sticky back plastic on top.”- Natasha Howard, 21, Dagenham, Essex
If you are thinking of doing the same thing, I highly suggest that you start with a new and clean mirror. Kissing a mirror that has been on your bathroom for quite some time isn’t safe.
25. Revamping the lamp
“My table lamp looked plain but it still worked so I didn’t want to replace it. Instead I took a net that came with some avocados and used it as a cover. The net looks perfect against the white background and has given my lamp a much-need makeover.” -Esther Joseph, Tyringham Place, Lelant, Cornwall
Green looks good against the white background- that’s something we can agree on. The net, however, is a big no.
26. New handles for the drawers
“I was bored of my plain old chest of drawers, so I jazzed them up by sticking detergent bottle tops on the handles. Now they look individual and funky.”- Polly Savage, Wivenhoe, Essex
The colors might give the drawers a new feel, but I don’t think the bottle tops made them look better. They just made the drawers look, uhm, different.
27. A big no.
“If you want a glow, but don’t want to splash out on a bronzer, just dab your make-up brush into some hot chocolate powder and sweep it over your cheeks. It looks similar- just don’t be tempted to lick your face!”- Kristy Brachman, 16, Brington
People have different skin tones. Chocolate powder won’t look flattering on everyone. If you decide to follow this advice, make sure to test it out first before going out. You wouldn’t want to look like you’ve deliberately applied dirt on your face.
28. Boots for the sofa
“The feet of my sofa were digging into the floor and making marks, so I covered them with some cut-off welly boots. It worked a treat!”- Frances Rutherford, Christchurch, Dorset
Are the boots necessary? There must be something else she could put on those sofa feet that are less weird and creepy.
29. Creating that perfect pie
“I’m always losing my pastry tools, so sometimes I use my false teeth to create a perfect edging to my Christmas pies! Of course I always wash ’em well before and after use!”- Jomie Webb, S. Wales
I’ll be careful of Christmas pies from now on. The idea of having someone’s false teeth on my pie is giving me the creeps.
30. Make a toast while traveling
“When you’re on holiday, take a travel iron- not a steam iron- with you and run it over the bread to make toast. It’s an easy way to get a home comfort abroad.”- Mhairi Masson, Glasgow
Can you imagine the dirt and bacteria that can be transferred from the iron to the bread? I’d rather wait to make a toast at home than risk my health making one with a travel iron.
31. A faster way to scrub potato skins
“Don’t waste time scrapping your potatoes with a boring knife- pop on some old exfoliating gloves instead. You can scrub away the skins and have fun as you make tea.”- Angela Longbottom,23, Selby, North Yorkshire
I’d probably give this a try if the exfoliating gloves are new and haven’t been used. Considering how much dead skin cells my exfoliating gloves have, I don’t think I have the guts to try out this hack.
32. A DIY insole for your boots
“Instead of buying pricey new insoles for your boots this winter, make your own out of leftover carpet. To get the right shape, just cut around an old insole. They’ll keep your feet toasty.”- Kim Wright,23, Walderslade, Kent
This will certainly require a bit of trial-and-error. It will need some time getting used to as well.
33. A new way to keep kitchen floor dry
“I use an old pair of even gloves to dry my kitchen floor after I’ve given it a wash. With a foot in each hand slot, I just shuffle around carefully until the job is done.”- Irene Baylis, Dovehouse Croft, Harlow,Essex
Although practical, using the gloves that way isn’t safe. You might end up tripping and breaking one of your legs.
34. A pad for your knees
“Use an old padded bra as a portable cushioned kneepad when I’m gardening. No more painful knees!”- Jeanette Baker, Littlehampton
This is a clever hack to keeping your knees safe and comfortable while gardening. Just make sure to prepare a good explanation in case your neighbors see you wearing a pair of bra on your knees. They’ll surely think you’re being weird.
35. The last option for your gifts
“Forgotten to get gift paper for a present? Instead, use ordinary cooking foil to wrap the present and decorate with a few bows- it’ll make any gift look extra- special and add a personal touch, too!”- June Perrins, Birmingham
There are things you can try first before using a cooking foil to wrap your gifts. You can try reusing old wrapping papers or even an old paper bag. Try this hack if you seriously don’t have anything else to use.
36. A way to keep your remote close
“Fed up with always mislaying the TV remote? Superglue it to the arm of your sofa and it’ll always be close to hand!”- Mark Harrison, London
What if you need to change the batteries? Or what if you need to move the sofa to another room? There’s a dozen of “what ifs’ for this hack.
37. A DIY bedside commode
“What a wonderful dad I have! My mum was bed-bound after hurting her foot and unable to reach the bathroom. Dad cut a circle in the seat of an old dining room chair, placed a bucket underneath and made a commode for her. It’s comfortable and just the right height.”- Mandy Cant, Wakefield Drive, Welford
This is actually a good alternative to a bedside commode. It’s cheaper and more practical to use. I’m just hoping he added a lid and arms for his wife’s comfort and safety.
38. Keep shoes safe from dog poop
“I used to get really annoyed if trod in dog poo, but now I put kitchen foil in the bottom of my shoes before I venture out. Then if I do step in some, I can just peel it off.”- Sara Chorley, Plymouth
This woman must probably live in an area with lots of stray dogs. It’s either that or she just doesn’t pay attention to where she’s walking. Dog poops are easy to spot if you only watch where you are going.
39. Painful but fuller lips
“For a pain- free way to a fuller pout, mix 1/2 tsp sugar with your lip balm and massage it into your lips for two minutes daily to make them swell.You’ll soon have the boys queuing up for an Angelina Jolie-style kiss.”-Leeanne Maginn, 30, Coleraine, Country Derry
This person must have a high pain tolerance. Massaging your lips with sugar for two minutes clearly spells pain for me.
40. Protect the bathroom tiles with shampoo bottles
“My children used to swing our bathroom light pull cord against the wall, cracking the tiles. So I collected lids from novelty shampoo bottles and attached them to the cord. The kids loved them, and because they’re made of rubber they can’t do any damage .”-Kathleen Brown, Belfast
I think I’d rather deal with cracked tiles than to see those creepy bottle heads each time I’m in the bathroom. They’re bound to give anyone a heart attack any time.
41. A DIY stationery holder
“I made a stylish stationery holder out of an old Argos catalogue. I folded down every 100 pages until all the paper was used and balanced it on my table. Then I slipped my pens into the slots.”- Ellen Noel, 18, Croydon, Surrey
For one, it doesn’t look like a stylish stationery holder. And two, it’s quite a pain to look at.
42. When to read horoscopes
“I always read my daily horoscope the day after it’s printed. That way, I can see if they got it right!”- Al Buckland, Wandsworth, South London
Horoscopes are meant to give you a prediction of your day. Reading it a day after will beat its purpose.
43. Cheap alternative to dusters
“Don’t buy dusters- use your old knicker instead. Give your pants a wash, then use them to dust your nooks and crannies. You can rinse them afterwards and use them over and over again.”- Danielle Scapens, 29, High Peak, Derbyshire
If you’re perfectly fine with wiping your entire home with your knickers, then go ahead and give this hack a try. Just make sure you don’t have visitors when you’re cleaning your home.
44. Trendy windows
“I was bored of my plain windows, so to jazz them up, I stuck black tape across and down the glass to give them a chequered look. All my mates want trendy window like mine now.”- Alaya Kiazim, 23, East London
Your friends will always be there to support you. It looks like it’s true even when you’re up to no good.
45. To end arguments over dinner
“Liven up teatime by making your own labels for sauce bottles. Everyone can pick their favorite, then use their personal supply of condiment with dinner. So no more arguments.”- Alan White, 25, Liverpool
This advice sounds practical if you want to avoid arguments in the dinner table. My only concern is how you’re supposed to know what each bottle contains if it doesn’t have the right label.
46. Do at your own risk.
“My old slippers were getting tatty, so I got these jazzy oven gloves from a pound shop, separated them and slipped them on. Just be careful-they have no grip!” Michelle Underwood, Woking Surrey
Gloves are meant to be used on your hands and not on your feet. Since they have no grip, you’ll likely slip if you aren’t careful.
47. The spider on the ceiling
“We stuck one of our son’s favourite toy spiders up on the bath, so now the kids look up at Harry the Spider when they get their hair washed. No more tears at bathtime!”- Leeann Tilley, Houghton-le- Spring
Good news for both parents and kids, but what about their visitors? I don’t think they’ll find a spider stuck on the ceiling funny.
48. A new purse
“My old purse split but I didn’t want to buy a new one. I took an old bikini top, removed the straps and folded it in half. I sewed the edges together and added a zip at the top. I can now keep all my coins in there and it didn’t cost a thing.”- Lucy Robinson, Crescent Road, Reading
If you don’t mind carrying your coins in a bikini top, then go ahead and try this advice. After all, it’s supposed to cost you nothing.
49. Human heat and batteries
“Make your TV remote control’s batteries last for an extra 20 minutes or so by warming them up. Take them out of the box and tuck the dead batteries under your arm for a few minutes, then put them back, relax and enjoy your extra power.”- Joanne Morely, 28, Nottingham
I know humans are warm when we’re alive. I’m just not sure if our body’s temperature is enough to charge batteries.
50. A shampoo for unruly brows
“Was unruly eyebrows with baby shampoo very morning and they’ll be much more manageable.”- Mr. Corby
If you have awfully long eyebrows, this might work for you. For the rest of us that don’t have that much hair, I don’t think you’ll need a separate product just to wash your brows
51. Personalized pizza
“When you serve pizzas at children’s parties, write each child’s name on them with ketchup. Kids will love it. “- Lucy Robinson, 44, Reading, Berkshire
At first glance, I though this was a pie. I’ve never seen a pizza made that way before.
52. Tampon ghost
“Having a Halloween party? Add a pair of ‘googly eyes’ to a tampon to make a ghost! Make a few and string them up on the night. They’ll be the talking point of the party.”- M Forbes, Stockport, Cheshire
For sure, those tampon ghosts will be the talking point of the party. I mean, how could you even use them as Halloween decorations?
53. Keeping hair spray on point
“When you’ve styled you hair and need to spray it in place but don’t want to get hairspray in your eyes, just use an old fancy-dress mask. Cover your face while spraying, then go out and party. Your hair will stay perfect all night.”- Lynn Gooderham,33, norwich, Norfolk
Remember to do this hack only if you’re alone at home or the bathroom. You might end up scaring people if you bring a mask like that to parties.
54. An extender for your jeans
“If you’re pregnant but still want to wear your jeans, extend the waistband with rubber bands. “- Margaret Boyea, Sheffield
This might work for people who have fat bellies. For pregnant women, it’s safer to stick with maternity pants and jeans specifically made for them.
55. What a waste of popcorn
“Popcorn makes great emergency packaging for fragile items.”- Stephen Newton, Spennymoor, Durham
Most of us don’t have bags of popcorn available all the time so it’s hard to consider this an emergency solution for packing fragile items. Plus, if you do have bags of popcorn at home, you’d probably think twice before using it to store your valuables.
56. A DIY broom for your garage
“For tougher sweeping jobs in the shed or garage, make a broom out of a water bottle by cutting the sides into strips.”- Rose Savage, Ipswich
This DIY broom will just scare insects away. It won’t be that effective in sweeping dust or even dry leaves.
57. Keeping your hands warm
“Used teabags make great hand warmers- put one in a sandwich bag and tie shut.”- Sally Court, Norfolk
This will only work if your teabags are still hot. If you want to keep your hands warm for a longer time, just wear your gloves.
58. Keeping eggs safe and smelling fresh
“Throwing away my husband’s empty deodorant spray, I realised what a great eggcup the lid would make. Now I’ve collected a full set.The eggs sit inside perfectly.”- Gillian Jackson,Oak Avenue, Todmerden, Lancs
An egg with a deodorant smell? I don’t think it’ll be appetizing for anyone.
59. How to spread butter easier
“When your butter or margarine is a bit hard, use a spatula instead of a knife and it’ll spread a lot easier.”-Gayle Brown , Stockton-on-Tees
A better and more effective solution is to warm the butter or margarine first before spreading it on your bread. The process will only take a few seconds if you use your microwave.
60. Ouch!
“Press a fork (firmly, but don’t break the skin or anything) into different parts of his body- his butt cheeks, his pecs, his thighs”- Maddie
A fork is something you use to eat or prepare food with. I don’t think it’s meant to be used on someone’s body.
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