21 More Life Tips and Tricks
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Use a Rubber Band for Extra Grip on BottlesWrap a rubber band around a bottle lid to get a better grip when opening.
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Use a Lemon to Clean CopperCut a lemon in half, sprinkle with salt, and use it to clean tarnished copper.
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Put a Piece of Bread in Your Brown Sugar JarA slice of bread will help keep brown sugar soft.
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Use a Hair Straightener to Iron Collars and CuffsIf you don't have an iron, use a hair straightener to smooth out those tough-to-iron spots.
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Place a Rubber Band Around a Paint Can to Remove Excess PaintWhen you open a paint can, place a rubber band around the edge for a clean application.
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Create a DIY Portable Phone Stand with a Binder ClipA binder clip can hold your phone upright for watching videos or FaceTime.
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Make a DIY Stain Remover with Baking Soda and VinegarMix equal parts of baking soda and vinegar for a powerful DIY stain remover.
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Keep Your Car Windows from Freezing by Covering Them with a TowelPlace a towel over your car windows to prevent ice build-up overnight.
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Use a Coffee Filter to Clean Your ScreenCoffee filters are great for cleaning TV, computer, or phone screens without leaving lint behind.
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Use a Dryer Sheet to Prevent Static in Your HairRub a dryer sheet on your hair to prevent static and flyaways.
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Use a Toothpaste to Clean Your HeadlightsRub a little toothpaste on your headlights, then rinse them off to remove fog and grime.
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Turn Your Coffee Mug Into a Measuring CupIf you don't have a measuring cup, use a coffee mug as a substitute (just look up the volume in your mug).
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Use Tinfoil to Sharpen ScissorsCut through a few sheets of tinfoil to sharpen your dull scissors.
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Use a Sticky Note to Dust Hard-to-Reach AreasA sticky note can help pick up dust in tight spaces like keyboards or vents.
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Freeze Yogurt Cubes for a Healthy SnackPour yogurt into ice cube trays and freeze it for a quick, healthy snack.
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Clean Your Microwave with Vinegar and WaterPlace a cup of water with vinegar inside your microwave, heat for a few minutes, and wipe the grime away easily.
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Keep Your Zipper from Breaking with a Dab of VaselineApply a small amount of Vaseline to your zipper to keep it from sticking or breaking.
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Use a Hanger to Dry Your ShoesHang your wet shoes from a coat hanger to dry them out quickly.
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Use a Paper Towel to Keep Cake FreshPlace a paper towel over the top of a cake before storing it in an airtight container to keep it fresh longer.
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Prevent Your Shoes from Smelling with Baking SodaSprinkle baking soda inside your shoes to absorb odors.
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Use a Muffin Tin to Serve Snacks at a PartyA muffin tin is a great way to serve multiple snacks at once, such as nuts, dips, or cheese cubes.