Who doesn’t love a good lifehack? For me, if something’s going to make an everyday task easier to handle, I’m all for it. For those who agree with me, you’re not going to want to miss all of the clever, useful ideas I’ve put together in a handy little list for you below!
Get perfectly clean lines whenever you use painter’s tape
Rather than using a large brush and painting up and down along the tape, use a small one and brush away from it.
Also, limit the amount of paint you load onto the brush
Following all of these tips will ensure the paint doesn’t bleed underneath the tape and ruin your straight edges.
Remove a stripped screw without causing more damage
Find a wide rubber band and place it on top of the screw. Pushing your screwdriver into the rubber will give it extra grip, which should make removing the screw easier.
Get spray paint off of your skin in one wash
Create a mixture of coconut oil and baking soda, and rub it all over the areas that are covered in spray paint.
You could use a toothbrush to scrub it
If necessary, use a toothbrush to scrub around your finger nails and then rinse everything away with warm water. Voila! Perfectly clean hands that feel, look, and smell lovely. And if you don’t happen to have coconut oil on hand, you can substitute it with olive oil or vegetable oil.
Color code a collection of cords and wires using zip ties
This hack is incredibly inexpensive and will make it much easier to identify which cords belongs to the devices you have plugged in.
Keep sneaky squirrels away from that bird feeder in your yard by covering the pole with a Slinky
I really want to see this hack in action. If you’ve tried it, let us know how successful it was!
Is there anything better than leftover pizza?
This advice is coming from an expert, so you should definitely take it. I don’t think anyone has ever complained about having too much extra pizza.
Never lose the buttons from your favorite shirt again!
“To keep your buttons from falling off, simply paint a bit of clear nail polish over the threads and voila! You’re good to go.”
A notebook overview
“Too lazy to check every notebook to find the correct one? Write the name of the subject on the top so you can instantly see what they are!” This is such a simple trick. Why had I never thought to use it while I was in school?
Over-the-door shoe storage can be used for a variety of things
However, the idea of keeping loose cables and chargers neatly organized in them is my favorite use so far.
This lighting trick is pretty cool
Secure a headlamp around the bottom of a water bottle to illuminate a dark space even more. This is a great hack for campers or for anyone stuck in a power outage.
Multiple lightswitches
Make finding the right light switch quicker and easier for everyone by adding small labels to the plate. Now you won’t have to waste time flicking each switch on and off, which is something both you and your guests will appreciate.
Make your own coasters
Instead of spending major moolah for trendy coasters at big box stores, you can go to your local hardware store instead and pick up some tile squares for cheap.
Removing a keyring
Save your fingernails from breaks and chips by using a staple remover to open a stubborn key ring. All you have to do is place the teeth of the remover through the ring to pry it open.
Make moving clothes a whole lot easier
Instead of taking all your hundreds of clothes off of their hangers to pack up in a box, wrap a bunch together in a garbage bag.
That way, you can simply put them on your new garment rack.
Take that hack a step further by carrying them all with more hangers
This method of transferring your clothes to the moving truck will help save your poor fingers from getting pinched or pulled.
Never hammer anything into your wall lopsided again with this trick
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This Redditor says that you can ensure your wall-hanging hooks are levelled by using painters tape to get your markings just right.
Use a tube of lipstick to fix a door that won’t close
Apply a small amount of lipstick to the latch, and add a few strips of tape to the strike plate.
Close the door so that the lipstick can transfer to the tape
Now you know where the misalignment is! To find out how to fix it, check out the rest of the tutorial over on The Family Handyman.
Remove old paint from hardware without using strong, harmful chemicals
Simply fill a slow cooker with water and set it to “High.” Allowing paint-covered hardware to soak in the water overnight will loosen everything, making it easier to clean.
Never cry a single onion tear again by wearing ski goggles
Yes, you’ve heard that you can wear goggles to avoid crying spicy onion tears. But wearing massive ski goggles ensures that not even an ounce of acidic onion juice can reach your eyeballs.
Easier eating for kids
Corn on the cob holders can make it easier for little ones to hold a variety of foods. These things would be perfect for apples, which can be quite large compared to a child’s hands. Parenting win!
Never mistake a raw egg for a hard boiled one again
Draw happy faces on hard boiled eggs to avoid a messy surprise. What a great idea!
Keep plastic containers from turning upside down in the dishwasher
Flip over a drying rack and place it over the containers on the top shelf, and rest assured that they won’t be going anywhere.
Make your next Starbucks run easier to manage
Start by cutting a paper carrier in half and placing one of the pieces at the bottom of a carry-out bag. Add two drinks and place the second half of the carrier on top of them before adding two more cups.
This hack will allow you to easily carry four grandes in one bag.
“Use the chopstick wrapper to keep the chopsticks from touching the table”
If there aren’t any plates and you dread the thought of letting your utensils touch the table, you’re going to want to remember this one.
Zip tie your luggage
Ensure no one can go through your luggage while you’re not looking by securing the zippers together with a zip tie. A simple trick like this should be enough to deter any would-be thieves.
Here’s an easy way to make a phone hammock while it charges
Simply wrap your cord around the charger to hang up your phone with ease.
If you’re craving peppermint hot chocolate
Simply run peppermint candies through a food processor to crush them up. Then add them to your hot chocolate. The fine powder will dissolve instantly.
Here’s a tip that might blow a few minds
It turns out that your car’s gas tank door has a little holder for the cap while you’re pumping. Who knew?
Stop hot oil burns with this idea
If you are cooking with hot oil, cut the bottom off of a soda bottle to make a guard for your arm. You’ll still be able to use a ladle or spatula!
Keep your fingers nice and clean
Chopsticks to the rescue! They’ll help your fingers stay neat and tidy when eating snacks that have a messy coating.
Here’s an easy way to add some room to your pants, instead of buying a whole new wardrobe
Take a loop of yarn and thread it through your pant’s buttonhole. Then, loop it around the button for a bit of breathing room.
If your hotel’s curtains won’t completely close, use this trick
Hangers to the rescue! Grab one from the closet and use the clips to keep the curtains completely closed.
If you’re always losing your keys, you’ll want to remember this tip
Add a small piece of velcro to your keys, and place the other piece in a visible area. Now you can just hang them up.
Save your teeth by shaking out all unpopped kernels with a colander
This way, you won’t chomp down on a hard, unpopped kernel while eating your favorite movie snack.
Some of the best ideas are the cheap ones
This cheap banana stand from Walmart turned out to be pretty good at hanging headphones, too. Genius!
Diapers on the beach
Even if you don’t have kids, you might want to pack a few diapers for your next beach trip. It turns out that diapers are perfect for hiding valuables at the beach.
If you have trouble reading the fine print, grab some white nail polish or white-out
Paint over the small engraved letters on tools and then wipe away the excess. Those letters will really stand out now.
Meal prep all your dinners thanks to this smart idea
With these clear filing boxes, you can organize ingredients for a week’s worth of dinners. Then just pull them out and get cooking!
Save those Pringles cans and reuse them!
Pringles cans are great for holding a variety of snacks and are ideal for quiet offices. No one wants to hear crinkling bags when they’re working.
Cut the bottom off a party cup and attach it to your cordless drill
The cup will catch any dust and debris that falls when you’re drilling into the ceiling.
