29 More Life Tips and Tricks That Are Incredibly Useful
- ๐Use Lemon Juice to Brighten Your Nails
Soak your nails in lemon juice to help brighten them and remove yellowing caused by polish.
- ๐ถโโ๏ธTake a 10-Minute Walk After Meals
This helps with digestion, boosts your energy, and improves your overall health.
- ๐งฃUse a Scarf to Protect Your Hair from the Sun
Wrap a lightweight scarf around your head to protect your hair from UV damage.
- ๐Keep Bananas Fresh Longer
Wrap the stems of bananas with plastic wrap to prevent them from ripening too quickly.
- ๐ฅUse Your Phone as a Magnifying Glass
Use your phone's camera as a magnifying glass to read small text or examine small objects closely.
- ๐ช๏ธUse a Hair Dryer to Remove Water Rings on Furniture
Blow warm air over the water ring to help evaporate the moisture and lift the stain.
- ๐งนUse a Pillowcase to Clean Your Ceiling Fan
Slip a pillowcase over the fan blades to catch dust and debris while wiping them clean.
- ๐ฑRegrow Green Onions from Scraps
Place the white roots of green onions in a cup of water and theyโll regrow in a few days.
- ๐ผStore Your Jewelry in an Old Ice Cube Tray
Keep your jewelry organized and untangled by storing it in separate sections of an ice cube tray.
- โ๏ธUse a Rubber Band to Open a Stubborn Jar Lid
Wrap a rubber band around the lid for better grip, making it easier to open.
- ๐ชUse a Tension Rod to Organize Cleaning Supplies
Place a tension rod under your sink to hang cleaning supplies, like spray bottles and sponges.
- ๐งบUse Baking Soda to Deodorize Shoes
Sprinkle baking soda inside your shoes overnight to eliminate odor.
- ๐๏ธUse an Empty Tissue Box for Trash Bags
Reuse an empty tissue box to hold small trash bags, making it easy to carry and dispose of them.
- ๐พUse Old Newspapers as Weed Killers
Lay down old newspapers over weeds in your garden and cover them with mulch to keep them from growing.
- ๐กWrite Your To-Do List on a Whiteboard
Write your to-do list on a whiteboard so you can easily wipe it clean and update it each week.
- ๐ซUse a Paper Clip to Hold a Candy Bar Wrapper
Use a paper clip to keep a candy bar wrapper closed, so it stays fresh for longer.
- ๐ผ๏ธHang a Picture Frame with Double-Sided Tape
If you donโt want to drill holes in the wall, use strong double-sided tape to hang a picture frame.
- ๐ง๏ธKeep Your Shoes Dry in the Rain with a Ziplock Bag
When itโs raining, slip your shoes inside a ziplock bag to keep them dry.
- ๐Use a Straw to Remove Strawberry Stems
Push a straw through the bottom of a strawberry to easily remove the stem without wasting any fruit.
- ๐ปTurn Your Phone into a Wi-Fi Hotspot
Share your phoneโs data connection with other devices by turning it into a Wi-Fi hotspot when youโre on the go.
- ๐Use Watermelon to Make Ice Cubes
Cut watermelon into small cubes and freeze them. They make colorful, sweet ice cubes for your drinks.
- ๐๏ธUse a Pool Noodle to Stop Sofa Cushions from Sliding
Cut a pool noodle to size and place it under your sofa cushions to keep them from sliding around.
- โกCharge Your Phone Faster with Airplane Mode
Switch your phone to airplane mode to charge it faster by turning off unnecessary background activities.
- ๐จUse a Sock as a Paintbrush Cleaner
An old sock can work as a great tool for cleaning paint spots.