Ep 3. Co-Hackitation

Hack My Life is a popular American TV show that provides viewers with mind-blowing life hacks. The show seeks to teach viewers how to get the most out of regular everyday items, rather than just wasting the resources available to them. In this fifth season of the show, titled Co-Hackitation, the hosts Kevin Pereira and Brooke Van Poppelen go through ingenious hacks that will change one's everyday life for the better.

In the third episode of the fifth season, the hosts dive into the concept of shared living and how to make the experience as seamless as possible. Kevin and Brooke provide their unique hacks to make living with people with different schedules, tastes, and habits a breeze. The episode takes a deep dive into the hacks and strategies to live harmoniously with a roommate. The hosts will show different ways of dealing with the annoying habits of a roommate while also practicing habits that won't irritate your roomie.

The episode starts by showing a hack for cooking with a microwave. They reveal that contrary to popular belief, the microwave is not only for boiling water or reheating leftovers. Viewers get to see how to ‘hack' the microwave to make eggs, bacon, and mac and cheese. The microwave is a versatile kitchen tool that can save time and energy, especially when cooking small portions. The hosts also showcase a hack for storing cooking oil, which will be invaluable for anyone who's living with a roommate.

In the ‘Hack vs. Hacks', the hosts test hacks involving a shared space. The duo strives to bring sanity in shared living spaces. They test various hacks to determine the best way to manage cables, conduct a deep clean of a shared common area and how to keep towels warm and fresh after using them. The ‘Hack vs. Hacks' challenge reveals some hacks that barely work, some that work sometimes, and others that work incredibly! They test some ridiculous hacks so viewers don't have to.

In the ‘Hack or Wack' segment, Kevin and Brooke dissect internet hacks for shared living spaces. They test hacks for making a DIY toothbrush holder, a simple method for cleaning a blender and how to clean a showerhead by using a plastic bag and vinegar. The hosts give their commentary on each hack, revealing whether it’s worth trying out or not. This section is perfect for people who seek a ‘reality check' of internet hacks.

In the ‘Hack Investigation,' the hosts uncover a hack for peaceful coexistence in a shared space. They examine whether it's true or false that playing specific music in a shared living area can reduce irritation and tension between roommates. As part of the investigation, the hosts talk to professional musicians and social science experts to explore the correlation between music and peace in a shared living space.

The episode wraps up with a Hack Masterclass where they give viewers the ultimate hack for treating musty, damp rooms. A damp room is never pleasant, but Kevin and Brooke show how one can make it comfortable with certain hacks and tricks. The episode ends with the hosts sharing different hacks to make shared living space an enjoyable and comfortable experience.

In summary, Hack My Life season 5 episode 3 promises to deliver a barrage of hacks, tips, and tricks that will help viewers manage living with roommates smoothly. The episode teaches us some ingenious hacks to utilize the microwave, storage hacks, cleaning hacks, and exceptional tricks for shared living spaces. The show is perfect for everyone who desires a simpler and easier life. So sit back, relax and let Kevin and Brooke do the heavy lifting!