19+ Random Lifehacks We Wish We'd Known About Sooner

If this is a problem you're currently dealing with, take inspiration from 8FootSix and use a tiered hanging fruit basket as tub storage.

As you're walking around the store, you can reference the photo and it'll help you remember what you do or don't need.

This should help create the flat surface you desire. Just remember to not press too hard, or you'll end up caving in your cake.

While this hack won't guarantee that the lids will always be put back properly, at least you won't have to worry about the containers being left all over the place!

Dad hacks for the win! This smart papa used his own belt to ensure this kiddo stayed put while sitting in a restaurant highchair.

If you're going to be sitting at a desk all day, you might as well make it as comfortable as possible, right?

To protect your floors and give yourself peace of mind, use leftover corks to create bumpers for furniture legs.

The Nic Studio used colorful vinyl paper designed to look like tile to give her kitchen a fresh, temporary backsplash.

Those pockets are the perfect size to store dolls and all of their itty bitty accessories.

This should ensure that your yummy batch banana bread has chocolate chips in every bite.

Once you're finished painting, simply remove the bag, cut a small hole in the bottom, and let all of the leftover paint drain back into the can.

For example, Hometalker Amanda C. used a few of them to create a perfect storage system for all of the shoes and boots that were cluttering up her closet.

Hopefully, this storage trick will prevent you from misplacing all of your hair ties and winding up with none when you need them most.

Simply pack your lunch in a paper bag, and seal it shut with a fork equipped with a clothespin.

Not only will the tin allow the meat cook faster, it'll also make portion control much easier to manage.

Yikes! Just thinking about slamming my leg into one of these sans pool noodle is making me cringe.

When you remove the car seat, all you have to do is lift the sheet and give it a few flicks before tossing it in the washing machine.

You can get these holders for $4.99, and the best part about them is that they can be spray painted to suit the style of your bathroom.

If everything else about the bag is perfectly fine, why wouldn't you do this? It's much less expensive than buying something brand new.

See, you learn something new every day.

This means less time spent scrubbing stubborn stains, which is a win in my books.

Everyday items, like pearls, corkscrews, and tongs can be used to create fun patterns in pie pastry.

Place each bag over the campfire and let the flames get the job done.

The last thing you want to be doing after a trip is wasting time looking for your vehicle.

According to one Reddit user, the worst thing you can do it try to turn it on, which is what some people instinctively do to see if it still works. Instead, let it dry for two to three days.

Place it on top of your tent to reflect the sunlight and keep your tent cooler.

It's OK, (me too). The fuel gauge on your dashboard actually has a little arrow that shows which side of the car your gas tank is on.

It's on wheels, it holds a lot of stuff, and unlike those folding shopping carts, it looks cool. (Ha! Get it?)

This Reddit user used markings on a thumbnail as a way to keep a hand sewn hem straight and even.

If you find you're plowing through a bowl of candy too quickly, mix up your treats. A bowl that has some m&m's mixed in with Skittles will force you to eat them one-by-one. Because a mouthful of both is not the greatest experience.

But if you want to get a little more wear out of pajamas, cut the feet off and get at least a few more months out of them.

Slide one through the prongs of a plug and fold a cord underneath it for safe keeping of both items.

Use a bobby pin at the end of your toothpaste tube to make sure you squeeze out every last dollop.

Take this chart with you the next time you go to pick out a watermelon.