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I am always looking for fun ideas to make life easier and smarter.
Here are 21 Why didnt I think of thatlife hacksfor everyday use.
Sometimes the simplest idea is just waiting to be discovered!
Read on to find out what they are …
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Grab asmall split key ring like thisand thread it through the hole in the zipper pull.
When you zip up, hook the key ring over the button of your pants before fastening them.
No more wardrobe malfunctions!
This clever hack takes away the strain.
Remove the old screen protector and clean your screen.
Place the new protector over the phone with the protective film facing downwards.
Attach it to the phone with tape along the side.
Next, flap it open and gently peel off the protective cover.
Press flat and you have a perfectly aligned protector with a crystal-clear view and no bubbles.
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I am usually the one looking for a screwdriver to pry off a stuck lid.
Dont use the rim of the can to wipe off excess paint.
Attach a rubber band around the middle of the can and use it to clean your brush.
Simple, effective, and easy.
And you dont need to ask the teenagers to do you a favor and water your plants!
This is one of thelife hacks every girl needsto know!
Carrying loads of grocery bags requires more than two hands.
Simply thread aheavy duty carabiner hook like thisthrough the handles and lift multiple bags in one go.
The cool (icy-cube) principle we are talking about is called thermodynamics.
It is like having a steamer inside your washing machine.
Dont give yourself a headache with the science just try this icy-cool hack it works!
But, not everyone can do this!
These lovely decorative bamboo chopsticksimpressed my guests!
Attach Magnets to the Drill
Another endeavor that requires more than two hands is drilling!
With the drill in one hand, how do you also hold nails, screws, and drill bits?
This life hack is so easy.
Use a Paper Roll to Make a Hair Dryer Holder
Hair dryers are notoriously tricky to store.
The awkward shape makes it impossible to fit them neatly into a drawer or on a shelf.
This smart life hack uses a kitchen towel paper roll to make the perfect holder.
Use double-sided tape to attach it firmly to the inside of a cabinet door.
These otherpaper tubehackswill blow your mind.
Get creative and decorate the tube with a paint technique orpretty floral wrapping paper like this.
This clever hack uses elastic bands to keep clothes on their hangers.
Simply wrap the bands around the end of the hangers.
The added grip stops clothes from slipping and keeps them on the hangers, where they belong.
Store Dishwashing Liquid Inside a Sponge
When kids see this life hack, they think I am a magician.
And, then they get inspired to help me wash the dishes, which is a total win.
Freeze dishwashing liquid inice cube trays like this.
Cut a small but deep slit into the sponge and insert a frozen cube.
When you wet the sponge, the dishwashing liquid oozes out giving you a steady supply of soap.
No need to go to the pharmacy when you are not feeling up to it.
Use a small ziplock bag and fill it with 1 part alcohol and 3 parts water.
Freeze it and you have a ready-made ice pack for instant relief.
Thispractical life hackis a game changer!
Slip a long knitting needle through your ball of wool.
Then slip the ends into the small holes in your shoes.
Your woolen ball unwinds perfectly as you knit!
Remove the top and add afew drops of rubbing alcohol.
Use a Toothpick to Clean the Stove Top
Stove tops tend to get grimy in the most difficult places.
Sponges, clothes, and wipes just dont work to get them clean.
This smart life hack uses a toothpick wrapped in a paper towel.
Simply push it into the small gaps and lift out the dirt.
Prevent Spoons from Slipping with Rubber Bands
Here is another hack that uses versatile rubber bands.
Dont let your spoon slip into the baking mixture, you will have a sticky mess.
Wrapping a rubber band around the top of the spoon creates a non-slip grip.
Simply cover the top of the tube with a small piece of clear plastic before replacing the lid.
The cream remains inside the tube where it belongs.
Prevent Photos from Bending
Nothing beats the charm of a printed photo over a digital image.
But, scrappy, dog-eared, and bent photos are not going to impress the younger generation.
They stay perfectly flat and are always ready to be shown off.
Use Vinyl Glue to Fill a Hole in the Wall
Are your walls looking less than pristine?
You dont need a builder!
Vinyl Glue is a versatile filler that can be used to fix small holes and gaps in a wall.
Fill your gap, cover the spot with a piece of plastic, and allow it to dry.
Peel off the plastic.
The Vinyl Glue is transparent, forming an invisible patch that blends into the wall.
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Stashing slippery plastic containers in a dishwasher can be a challenge.
Simply place your dish rack over them, and they will all remain in place.
