30 More Life Tips and Tricks That Are Incredibly Useful
- ๐Use a Watermelon to Keep Your Drinks Cool
Hollow out a watermelon, place ice inside, and use it as a cooler for your drinks at outdoor events or barbecues.
- ๐ฟUse Herbs to Keep Bugs Away
Place a few sprigs of mint or basil on your windowsill to naturally repel mosquitoes and other insects.
- ๐ฑTurn Your Phone into a Mini Projector
Place your smartphone inside a cardboard box with a magnifying lens to project your screen onto the wall for an instant home theater experience.
- ๐งนUse a Shoe to Kill Bugs
If you're in a hurry and donโt have a fly swatter, your shoe can quickly double up as a bug killer when you're on the go.
- ๐Freshen Bread with Water
If your bread gets stale, sprinkle a little water on it and heat it in the oven. The bread will soften and taste fresh again.
- ๐ฏ๏ธUse a Candle for Mosquito Protection
Lighting a citronella candle outside during a barbecue or evening gathering can help keep mosquitoes at bay.
- ๐Use a Sock to Clean Your Carโs Air Vents
Place a sock over a brush or pen and use it to clean the dust and debris from your carโs air vents.
- ๐Use Clear Nail Polish to Prevent Rings from Tarnishing
Coat the inside of your rings with clear nail polish to prevent them from tarnishing or reacting with your skin.
- ๐ฆUse Packing Peanuts for Plant Drainage
Place packing peanuts at the bottom of your plant pots to provide extra drainage and prevent overwatering.
- ๐Use Citrus Peels to Freshen Your Trash Can
Toss a few citrus peels at the bottom of your trash can to neutralize bad odors and keep it smelling fresh.
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Repurpose Old Calendar Pages as Wrapping Paper
Instead of throwing away old calendar pages, use them as creative and colorful wrapping paper for gifts.
- ๐กUse a Binder Clip to Hold Your Phone While Charging
Attach a binder clip to the edge of your desk or nightstand, and use it to hold your phone while it charges.
- ๐งณPack Shoes in Shower Caps
Keep your shoes from dirtying your clothes by packing them inside a shower cap when traveling.
- ๐ถUse a Tissue Box to Store Plastic Bags
Repurpose an empty tissue box to store your plastic grocery bags. Itโs a great way to keep them organized and easy to access.
- ๐ฌUse a Paperclip to Fix a Broken Zipper
If the zipper of your jacket or bag breaks, use a paperclip to temporarily hold it together until you can get it fixed.
- ๐งฝUse a Toothbrush to Clean Your Shoes
For tough stains, scrub the soles of your sneakers or boots with an old toothbrush to make them look brand new.
- ๐ดUse a Muffin Tin to Organize Small Items
Use a muffin tin to store jewelry, nails, or screws. The individual cups will keep small items separated and easy to access.
- ๐งณUse Plastic Wrap for Luggage Security
Wrap your luggage with plastic wrap before you fly to protect it from tampering and ensure everything stays in place.
- ๐ฅUse a Spoon to Smooth Wrinkles from Clothing
If you donโt have an iron, you can use the back of a spoon thatโs heated under hot water to smooth out wrinkles in your clothes.
- ๐งUse a Frozen Sponge to Keep Your Drinks Cold
Freeze a sponge in a ziplock bag and place it in your cooler or drink container. Itโll keep your drinks cool without watering them down.
- ๐Use a Toothpick to Open a Stuck Calendar Ring
If the rings of your calendar or binder wonโt open, use a toothpick to gently pry them open without damaging them.
- ๐จUse a Vacuum to Pick Up Small Pieces of Glass
If you break glass, use a vacuum cleaner to pick up small shards that might be missed. Itโs safer and more efficient.
- ๐งดUse a Hairdryer to Remove Sticker Residue
Heat sticker residue with a hairdryer for a minute or two, then peel it off. The heat will soften the adhesive, making it easy to wipe away.
- ๐งFreeze Leftover Coffee for Iced Coffee
Pour leftover coffee into an ice cube tray and freeze it. Use the coffee ice cubes in your iced coffee to keep it cool without watering it down.
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Use a Toothpick to Open a Stuck Calendar Ring
If the rings of your calendar or binder wonโt open, use a toothpick to gently pry them open without damaging them.
- ๐ถUse a Hair Straightener to Iron Small Areas
If you need to iron a small section of clothing, a hair straightener works just as well as an iron.
- ๐Keep Your Books Organized with Bookends
If you donโt have bookends, use heavy items such as bricks, rocks, or vases to hold your books in place.
- ๐งฝClean Your Computer Screen with a Microfiber Cloth
Use a microfiber cloth to gently clean your computer or phone screen without leaving streaks.
- ๐ฏUse a Toothbrush for Detailing Your Car
A toothbrush is perfect for cleaning hard-to-reach areas in your car, such as air vents or around buttons.
- ๐จUse Baking Soda to Absorb Odors
Place a small bowl of baking soda in your fridge or trash can to absorb bad odors.
- ๐งดUse Vinegar to Clean Your Shower Head
Fill a plastic bag with vinegar and tie it around your showerhead overnight. In the morning, it will be free of