Here’s the thing, we have probably heard about countless “life-changing” hacks that ended up not making a difference in our lives at all. Sure, they may be great, but they usually require much more time and effort than we are willing to give. So we’ve decided to put together a list of hacks that are not only really simple to implement but will instantly make your life easier – for real! Whether you need to remove a toothpaste stain or you need to treat a sunburn, take a look at some of the most brilliant hacks out there that actually work.
​Add A Paper Clip To The End Of A Tape Roll
If you’ve been looking for a hack that will make it much easier for you to find the end of a tape roll once and for all, then you’ve found it! All you have to do is slide a small paper clip in every time you are done using the roll of tape.
That way, when you’re ready to use it again you’ll be able to find the end in no time.
Put A Rubber Band On Your Door
Adding a rubber band to your door is the solution to keep your door from latching closed. This hack is particularly useful when you need your door to remain closed while still being able to open it.
Simply add the end of a rubber band to the front doorknob and extend it all around the rear doorknob, that should certainly keep your door from getting closed.
​Up Your Game When Making Pancakes
Pancakes are life, there’s no doubt about that! And if the yummy food is a part of your weekly routine, then it won’t hurt you to take a look into this perfect hack.
Place your pancake mix into a condiment bottle you have lying around (thoroughly cleaned, of course), and that way, you’ll be able to squeeze the amount of batter you want onto your pan.
​Put Some Aloe Vera Into Ice Cubes
This specific hack is really useful during summer when you spend most of the time outdoors enjoying the sun. If you get a sunburn, one of the best natural things to treat your sunburn is aloe vera.
But if you freeze it by putting some aloe vera into an ice tray and then into the freezer, the frozen ice cube of aloe vera will soothe the sunburn better than ever.
​Put Your Shoes In A Shower Cap
If you ever find yourself doubting whether or not you should put those dirty shoes back in your closet, here’s a hack you can use to resolve the problem.
Simply place your dirty shoes into a shower cap (the bottom part) whenever you take your shoes off, and that should keep all of the dirt away from your clean clothes.
Use Binder Clips In Your Freezer
Do you ever find yourself getting tired of having a bunch of loose vegetable bags in your freezer? If your answer is yes, then use this hack to resolve the problem.
Grab some binder clips and place them, hanging, on the freezer shelf, with a vegetable bag attached to each of them. That way you’ll keep them closed and you’ll have more storage.
A Hack For Your Garage Storage
With this hack, you’ll be able to store all the items you want in your garage while keeping them out of the way. Just grab some wooden l-beams and a couple of storage containers that have a lip around the edge.
Then, simply install the l-beams in a way that leaves enough space for the containers to fit. Afterwards, slide the lipped containers into the l-beams and you’re ready to store.
​Protect Your Eyes From Debris With This Hack
Do you need to drill into the ceiling but you’re dreading those pieces of debris that will probably fall into your eyes? No need to suffer, we’ve got the perfect hack for you.
You can just use the base of the plastic cup and place it around the drill so that when dust and debris start to fall it’s scooped by the cup.
Create A Snack Dispenser With Old Coffee Containers
Here’s a win-win situation. If you find yourself with too many old coffee containers and you’d like to find a way to recycle them, here’s a perfect solution for you. All you have to do is tear off the outer wrapper and begin putting your favorite snacks inside of it.
That will make dispensing snacks much easier, and will also let you store better both at home and on the go.
Keep Your Water From Spilling With A Wooden Spoon
If you’re familiar with cooking, then you’ll know that sometimes water begins overflowing while you’re boiling it in a pot. This can be really annoying, but it doesn’t have to be inevitable. You can simply get a wooden spoon and place it across the pot.
The wooden spoon will pop the bubbles, keeping the water at bay for enough time for you to turn down the heat.
​Remove Toothpaste Stains Easily
Toothpaste stains can be a total pain, in fact, any stain can be really annoying but toothpaste probably takes the win. That is because some kinds of toothpaste contain titanium dioxide powder which leaves really hard-to-remove spots.
In order to remove them easily, simply mix a bit of stain remover or some detergent with water. Afterwards use a clean cloth to put the mixture on the stain.
​Power Wash Your Surfaces With This Cleaning Hack
Here’s a hack that will easily let you power scrub any surfaces in your home without using any elbow grease.
Simply attach a small round brush head to the machine, making sure it’s secure, and then fasten it using a bolt. Now you’ve got the perfect drill-powered cleaning hack in front of you!
Create An Easy Grocery Bag Carrier
If you’d rather get all of your groceries in at once, instead of having to take each of them at a time, this hack might help you out. All you have to do is hook your grocery bags to a carabiner, and then use it as a handle.
That way, you’ll be able to easily carry all of your groceries indoors without too much fuss, especially if you carry them a long distance.
Fix Your Flip Flops In A Second
Now here’s a hack that will work perfectly in one of those emergency situations, when you find yourself with a broken flip flop.
As an emergency fix for that strap that popped out, just get a tab like the one in the picture, and place it on the tip of the sandal strap that is at the bottom of the flip flop.
​Pour Your Liquids Without Wasting Everything At Once
If you’ve got a bottle of rubbing alcohol, vegetable oil, or any other substance of that nature then this hack is perfect to help you cut out down on the amount you use once you’ve opened it.
When you open the bottle, don’t remove the foil covering in it. Instead, grab a fork and start poking some holes. You’ll then be able to pour the liquid that’s inside without going through too much of it at once.
Double Your Closet Space With A Soda Can Tab
If you love clothes but your closet is way too small to hang everything you own, then we have an idea for you. Save your soda can tabs and simply place them over the neck part of your clothes’ hangers.
That way, you’ll be able to hang more than one piece of clothing in one hanger, doubling your closet space in a second!
Use A Can Opener To Open Difficult Blister Packs
It can be incredibly hard to open items that come in a blister pack. And sometimes, once you do manage to open them, their sharp edges can result in a really bad cut – but you can avoid all that with this hack!
Use a hand-operated can opener to cut through the plastic part of the blister pack, that way, you’ll have a clean edge that shouldn’t be dangerous.
​Turn The Tab Around In Your Soda Can For Its Other Function
Though at first glance this hack may seem obvious, you’d be surprised by the number of people that forget about it. When you buy a soda, instead of removing the tab of the soda can, just turn it over.
Once you do so, you’ll be able to insert a straw that will stay in place thanks to your newfound hack!
Use A Tic Tac Container To Store Bobby Pins
If you love Tic Tacs but never know what to do with the many containers that remain after you finish a pack, you should totally give this hack a try. The small containers can usually hold bobby pins very easily while dispensing them in a second.
You simply have to open the top part and get the pin you need, then close it and put it back in your bag.
​Hang Your Kitchen Pots With This Hack
If you struggle with finding space in your kitchen, then we have a hack that should help you store your pots in a breeze. Simply place a pegboard on a kitchen wall of your choice, and begin hanging the pots and pans you want to.
That way you’ll have another solution for storage, and it will look pretty cool too.