19 More Life Tips and Tricks

Use a Toothpick to Prop Open Your PhonePlace a toothpick between your phone and its case to keep it propped open for better viewing angles.

Use a Binder Clip as a Cable OrganizerUse binder clips to keep your phone charger or computer cables neatly organized.

Place Your Phone in a Glass Cup for Better SoundPut your phone in an empty glass cup to amplify the sound when listening to music or a podcast.

Use a Bread Clip to Hold Your Spot in a BookIf you don’t have a bookmark, use a bread clip to keep your page in place.

Place Ice Cubes in a Cooler to Keep Drinks Cold LongerFreeze a small amount of water in containers and place them in your cooler to keep drinks cool without making a mess.

Use a Potato to Remove a Broken LightbulbIf a lightbulb breaks inside the socket, stick a potato into the broken bulb and twist it out safely.

Use a Clothespin to Hold Your Nail in Place When HammeringA clothespin can hold a nail while you hammer it in, preventing accidents and avoiding smashed fingers.

Wrap Your Phone Charger with a SpringWrap a spring from a pen around your phone charger to keep it from fraying.

Use a Rubber Band to Fix a Loose Door HandleWrap a rubber band around a loose door handle to make it more secure temporarily.

Use a Fork to Hold a Tuna CanUse a fork to hold a tuna can steady while you open it with one hand.

Keep Your Shoes Fresh with Tea BagsPlace tea bags inside your shoes to absorb moisture and keep them smelling fresh.

Wrap a Plastic Bag Around a Wet TowelWhen you don’t have time to dry a wet towel, wrap it up in a plastic bag to keep the moisture contained.

Use a Paper Clip as a SIM Card EjectorIf you lose the SIM card ejector tool, use a paper clip to safely remove the SIM card tray.

Use a Ruler to Make Perfect PancakesUse a ruler to measure equal portions of pancake batter to make perfectly round pancakes.

Use a Shower Cap to Keep Your Shoes Clean While PackingWrap your shoes in a shower cap to prevent dirt from getting on your clothes while packing.

Place a Piece of Wax Paper Under Your IronPlace wax paper under your iron to catch any drips or residue while ironing.

Use a Hair Tie to Hold Your Phone on a TripodStretch a hair tie around your phone and the tripod to secure it in place for hands-free photos or videos.

Use a Tennis Ball to Relieve Tension in Your BackPlace a tennis ball between your back and a wall to relieve muscle tension and back pain.

Use a Sticky Note to Remove Pet HairRub a sticky note over your clothes or furniture to remove pet hair easily.