18 More Life Tips and Tricks

Use a Paper Towel Roll to Keep Your Chargers OrganizedUse an empty paper towel roll to store and keep your cords and chargers untangled and neatly organized.

Use a Hair Dryer to Remove StickersIf you’re trying to remove a sticker or label, use a hair dryer to heat it up and peel it off easily.

Use a Potato to Clean Your ShoesRub a raw potato on your leather shoes to clean them without damaging the material.

Store Your Makeup Brushes in a Coffee MugStore your makeup brushes in a coffee mug to keep them upright and easily accessible.

Turn Your Shoes into Slip-Ons Using Elastic BandsUse elastic bands to turn your shoes into slip-ons by securing the tongue down.

Use a Spoon to Open a Paint Can Without MessUse the edge of a spoon to pry open a paint can to prevent the lid from bending or causing a mess.

Use a Fork to Make Equal PancakesUse the back of a fork to evenly distribute pancake batter and make perfectly sized pancakes.

Put Your Phone on Airplane Mode to Charge FasterWhen you need your phone to charge quickly, turn on airplane mode to reduce battery usage while charging.

Use an Old Ice Cube Tray as a Jewelry HolderRepurpose an old ice cube tray to organize your jewelry by separating rings, earrings, and necklaces.

Use a Pool Noodle to Protect Your Car DoorsSlice a pool noodle in half and attach it to the side of your garage to prevent dings when opening your car doors.

Use a Sticky Note to Clean Your KeyboardSlide a sticky note between the keys of your keyboard to clean up crumbs and dirt easily.

Put a Rubber Band Around Your Jar LidsWrap a rubber band around stubborn jar lids to get a better grip and open them more easily.

Use a Fork to Hold a Bag of Chips ClosedInstead of using a clip, fold the top of a bag of chips and secure it with a fork to keep it fresh.

Use a Tennis Ball to Remove Static from ClothesToss a tennis ball in the dryer with your clothes to reduce static cling and soften fabrics.

Use a Paperclip to Open a ZipperIf a zipper pull breaks, use a paperclip to temporarily fix it and open the zipper.

Repurpose an Old CD Case as a Phone StandAn old CD case can make a perfect phone stand for watching videos or hands-free calls.

Freeze Grapes to Chill WineUse frozen grapes as ice cubes to chill your wine without watering it down.

Use a Towel to Dry Your Shoes FasterStuff wet shoes with a towel to absorb moisture and dry them more quickly.