These 19 life hacks might help you out every now and then. They're not world changers, but instead a collection of helpful little nuggets to make things easier every now and again.
It's the little things in life that make it worth living, and this gallery aims to make those as great as they can be, so you can leave annoyance behind, and worry about what really matters.
1
Throw a few newspapers into a fresh garbage bag to soak up any disgusting juices that might make their way into the bin.
2
If you’ve sealed up an envelope only to find that you want to add something else to it, stick it in the freezer for an hour. This will undo the adhesive, allowing you to open and seal it back up once again.
3
When traveling, throw a bar of scented soap into your luggage. This will keep your clothes smelling fresh, whether they’re dirty or not.
4
Muffin tins make for perfect platters when you’re serving for a party. They’re also a lot easier to clean than a bunch of dishes.
5
A teaspoon of baking soda mixed into the boiling water will help you remove the shell of a hard boiled egg effortlessly.
6
Fill a baggy with vinegar and stick your shower head in it to soak overnight. The next day, you can easily wipe away all of the built-up residue in seconds.
7
If you’ve got a stuffed nose, drip a few drops of eucalyptus or peppermint oil into your tissue box. This will help you clear your sinuses a lot easier when you use them.
8
To avoid losing your spot on a roll of tape, stick a bread tab onto it.
9
If you’re out at a bar and need to go take a leak, put a coaster over the top of your drink. This is generally understood as “I’ll be back, don’t take my seat or my drink.”
10
Pool noodles work great for cushioning virtually anything. Cutting one in half and sticking it to a garage wall can help protect both your wall and your car door from being dented.
11
Clothespins work great for holding nails when you’re hammering things. No more bruised thumbs!
12
When you’re chomping on some ice cream cones this spring and summer, plug a marshmallow in the bottom of the cone to prevent any annoying leaks.
13
When making a toasted sandwich, stick both slices of bread into the same slot. This will toast up the outsides while keeping the insides warm but soft.
14
If you’ve written something down and want to cross it out without having someone being able to read it afterwards, rather than crossing straight lines through it, re-write random letters over it. This will make it impossible to read.
15
Post-it notes work great for getting bits of dust and crumbs out of small spaces like keyboards and cracks.
16
Can openers work great for opening up those pesky plastic packages that seem to be impossibly to get into without breaking whatever is inside of it.
17
Drinking a glass of grape juice has been shown to help reduce headaches and migraines.
18
During allergy and/or cold season, keep your first empty tissue box around so that you can easily dispose of all of the other tissues you use.
19
Before you start using your cereal up, toss the entire bag into a sifter to get rid of all of that annoying ‘cereal dust’ at the bottom.
