Life is hard and we know that. Life's "to-do" list is never-ending, and sadly, there's no pause button that you can push. That's where these life hacks come into play. Life hacks are more efficient ways to go about everyday tasks so you can spend more time doing the things you want to do, versus what you have to do.
From spending less time in the kitchen to helping you better organize your office and everything in between, we have you covered!
Can Tab Coat Hangers Space Saver
We're all looking to maximize the space in our closets. But what do you do when you run out of room for your hangers?
This simple can tab hack can help you double your hanging space. Simply slide a tab over one hanger and hang a second hanger off of that one!
Spatula Remote Extender
Reaching down between the couch cushions for that slippery remote can be quite annoying. You know it's there, but you just can't find it.
Attaching an old spatula to your remote will create a longer handle and make it harder to lose.
Bread Bag Clip Tape Starter
You will never have to struggle with trying to find out where the end of a roll of tape is again with this hack.
Attaching a bread clip to the end of the roll is all you need to eliminate that struggle.
Clothespin Nail Holder
You will never accidentally hit your thumb when hammering in a nail again!
Simply use a clothespin to hold the nail, keeping your hand well out of the way. This hack will give the best chance to really hit the nail on the head!
Onion Odor Saver
Paper towels and plastic wrap are all you need to not have to worry about your fridge smelling like onion.
Just place the half-used onion flat side down on a paper towel and then wrap it around the onion and inside of the plastic wrap.
Aluminum Foil Pan Barrier
A recipe calls for a smaller pan size but all you have is a larger one? No problem!
Create a wall with some aluminum foil and reinforce it with some rolled-up foil and you have a smaller pan!
Spaghetti Candle Lighter Assistant
Using a spaghetti noodle as a match can help you light a candle in a deep cylinder.
The thinness of the noodle can also help light even the shortest of candle wicks.
Evenly Reheat Your Leftovers
Reheating your leftovers will never be the same again after this next hack!
Evenly spacing your leftovers on the plate and leaving a circle in the middle will help your food reheat evenly.
Seat Warmer Pizza Box
Keeping your pizza as warm as possible when driving it home is another thing that is made easier with this hack.
If your car has heated seats, turn on the passenger seat warmer where the pizza is sitting!
Baking Sheet Bacon
The only thing better than bacon is more bacon!
Cooking your bacon on a baking sheet in the oven will allow you to cook more at once. It will also help evenly cook the bacon and prevent it from curling up.
Caps Lock Reverser
You have your head down focused on typing an important email when you look at your screen and realize you were typing with caps lock on.
Instead of deleting and typing it again, highlight your text and press shift + f3 to switch it back to lowercase.
Flatten Your Ground Beef
Another place that everyone needs more storage is in the freezer.
Flattening out your ground meat in a resealable bag will not only save you space but also reduce your thawing time dramatically.
Thumb Gag Reflex Reducer
Studies have shown that folding your left thumb into your hand and squeezing it with your fingers can help to reduce your gag reflex.
The pressure helps to take your focus away from your throat. It's worth a try if you struggle with your gag reflex.
Frozen Sponge Ice Pack
Sponges are great for many things, but did you know that they can be ice packs too?
Soak a sponge in water, place it in a resealable bag, and then place it in the freezer. When you need it just place the frozen sponge and bag in your lunch!
Stop Extension Cords From Getting Unplugged
Installing a coat hook next to your outdoor outlet will help prevent your extension cord from coming unplugged when you pull for more length.
Simply wrap the cord around the hook and that will solve your problem of walking back to plug it in.
Binder Clip Cord Saver
No more cords falling off your desk! Clipping a few binder clips to the side of your desk provides the perfect holder for your computer cords!
The clips allow the cord to pass through but not the connecting heads, giving you easy access when you need it.
Nail Polish Key Coloring
No more fumbling at the door searching for which key fits!
Painting the tops of your keys with nail polish will allow you to easily choose the key you need. The nail polish holds up better than spray paint!
Paper Towel Soda Cooler
Want your can of soda to get cold faster?
Try wrapping it in a wet paper towel and then place it in the fridge. The paper towel helps to speed up the cooling process so you can enjoy that drink sooner!
Dryer Lint Fire Starter
Your dryer lint can help you start a campfire a lot quicker!
Save your dryer lint and stuff it into a toilet paper roll. Place the lint roll in with your kindling and your fire will catch in no time!
Wooden Spoon Boiling Pasta Pot Saver
Placing a wooden spoon overtop of your boiling pot of pasta will help prevent it from boiling over.
The wood in the spoon causes the bubbles from the water to break up, preventing it from spilling out onto your stove.
