Do you know what Solo cups, old TV antennas, ridges on coins, and wooden coat hangers have in common? They might seem like nothing more than regular household items, but they all offer more than you would think. Check out these tips and save yourself yet another trip to the hardware store!
Who Would Have Thought These Household Products Are Hiding These Useful Little Secrets?
Wine Bottle Dip
Nearly all bottles of wine come with a depression at the bottom of the bottle. Who would have thought that it had several functions? The kick-up or punt gives it the stability to stay still against the wind. It also helps it contain sparkling wine and distribute the steam during the cleaning process of the bottling.
Wine Bottle Dip
Shirt Loops
Have you ever wondered by shirts have loops at the back? It turns out that this was something that started in the Navy. As you can imagine, servicemen do not have much closet space out at sea. In the ‘60s, college kids also used this feature to keep their clothes wrinkle-free whenever they go to the gym.
Shirt Loops
Colored Toothpaste Squares
If you inspect your tube of toothpaste, there is a good chance that you will find a colored block at the end. This is called an “eye mark”. It is added to the packaging because it lets the machines on the assembly line know which parts to cut and fold. The tubes would not have been separated without it.
Colored Toothpaste Squares
Gas Gauge Arrow
Car owners have probably taken note of that arrow located by the gas gauge? This is a common feature in cars made from 2010 onwards. It is there to show you where the gas cap on the car is. Needless to say, you probably already know where it is on your own car. This is useful when it comes to rental cars, however.
Gas Gauge Arrow
Charcoal Purifies Air And Removes Odors
Activated bamboo charcoal will work as a makeshift air purifier. Can you believe that it will purify the air, remove bacteria, and get rid of allergens? If you want to use it anywhere, the only thing you have to do is to get a mesh bag, put it inside, and leave this in the place that is in dire need of freshening up.
Charcoal Purifies Air And Removes Odors
Random Jean Buttons
Anyone who wears jeans has probably noticed the extra buttons added all over the pants. It turns out the rivets, as they are called, were added to prevent them from wearing out and then ripping open. In 1829, Levi Strauss came up with it after hearing complaints by miners who wore out their jeans quickly.
Random Jean Buttons
Extra Fabric With New Clothes
What do you do with the extra fabric that comes with new clothes? Some people save it for patches and tears, but the truth is that this was meant to be used as a trial cloth for the washing machine. You might ruin the actual garment when you put it in the wash, so this is a way to check if your settings are fine.
Extra Fabric With New Clothes
Pot Handle Holes
A lot of people have no idea what to do with the hole located in the handles of their pots and pans. You can actually hang them up to dry after you finish washing them. You can also use it to hold your stirring spoon or ladle while you cook. This is much more sanitary than just putting it down on your countertop.
Pot Handle Holes
Extra Sneaker Holes
What did they have in mind when they added the extra holes on top of the eyelets on your shoes? It turns out that this offers a way to prevent blisters on your feet! If you ever had to deal with shoes that are too big for you, all you need to do is to create a “heel lock” by using up the extra hole.
Extra Sneaker Holes
Winter Hat Pom-Poms
When the cold months roll in, it would be a mistake to forget your hats. We personally prefer the ones with the pom-poms. Apparently, this feature has its roots in Scandinavia. When knitting was the norm, it was common to add this adorable little feature when it was time to gather the seams.
Winter Hat Pom-Poms
Airplane Window Holes
There is no need to freak out when you see a tiny hole in the plane window. It is actually helpful since it helps the plane when it comes to stabilizing the pressure as the altitude increases. It keeps the cabin at a safe and comfortable level. You should only get worried when you can feel a leak going through there.
Airplane Window Holes
Black Grating In The Microwave
Your microwave would essentially be useless if it did not come with the Faraday shield. This is the black grating that you will see on the door of the oven. This prevents electromagnetic fields from going out of the oven and then warming you up. On that note, it also ensures that your food will get cooked!
Black Grating In The Microwave
Dimples On Golf Balls
You might assume that golf balls are round, but they actually come with dimples all over! Why is that? In the past, golf players realized that older balls with various bumps and nicks traveled further than those without them. The imperfections create more lift and turbulence and reduce drag at the same time.
Dimples On Golf Balls
Long Bottle Necks
We want you to be thankful for the long necks on your beer bottles? Without them, the drink would not be as comfy to hold or cold for a long period of time. Aside from that, the content would be much harder to pour into a new glass or mug. Unfiltered beers have more bulbous ones to get the sediments.
Long Bottle Necks
Can Tabs
At some point, you have opened a can of soda and watched the tab fall inside. It is definitely annoying. Perhaps you even started to wonder why they are there in the first place. Apparently, these tabs were designed to double as a straw holder. The thing is that no one really uses straws to drink from cans!
Can Tabs
Takeout Boxes
Chinese takeout is simply the best when you find yourself too exhausted to whip up a meal. At that point, you will likely start eating it straight from the carton too. Don’t worry, they were actually designed to be eaten that way. You can just pull the sides out and lay it flat on your table to make a plate.
Takeout Boxes
Double Keyboard Bumps
Have you ever noticed that there were bumps on the F and J keys of your keyboard? They added these minute details so that the user can have a reference point even without looking down. Ideally, your left and right pointer fingers should be resting on F and J, respectively. If this is the case, you can then figure out where every other key on the keyboard is.
Double Keyboard Bumps
Measuring Tape Metal
Every single one of us has used a measuring tape for one reason or another. How could you have missed out the small metallic piece at the tip? They added it there so that you can wrap it around a screw or nail when no one is around to help you. Aside from that, the serrated edge makes it easy to leave marks.
Measuring Tape Metal
Pen Cap Holes
It might seem like a design error, but there is a good reason for the existence of your pen cap holes. They actually added it so that anyone who swallows it would have no problems breathing! It makes a lot of sense. After all, a lot of people have this habit of putting these pen caps in their mouths!
Pen Cap Holes
iPhone Camera Hole
There is a good chance that you have noticed that tiny hole beside the lens of your iPhone. They added this feature in iPhone 5 and have not looked back since then. This is one of three microphones on the device. There is another one on the speaker grill, while there is a third one at the bottom of the phone.
iPhone Camera Hole
Zigzag Side On Bobby Pins
If you have ever used bobby pins, you probably know that there is a zigzag side and a straight one. Do you also use the pins with the wavy side facing outwards? This is actually wrong, even though it is more common. When you use it to face the scalp, it has a better chance of staying on your hair!
Zigzag Side On Bobby Pins
Cable Cord Cylinders
This is your lucky day if you have ever wondered why there is a cylindrical lump located at the end of your power cord. For your information, this is the ferrite core. There is magnetic iron oxide inside of it, which is great at preventing high-frequency electromagnetic interference or weird call interruptions.
Cable Cord Cylinders
Apple Power Cord Wings
MacBook owners probably know that there are wings on the power cord. However, we doubt that many of them have figured out what to do with these features. Apparently, you are meant to pull them up and wrap the cord around it. This is a great way to avoid any accidents and make the room seem neater.
Apple Power Cord Wings
Blue Part On The Eraser
We bet you used these erasers back in the day as well. How come there are two different colors on these erasers? No, the blue part would not erase ink. In reality, it was added to erase pencil marks on thick and strong paper. Meanwhile, the other part is there for loose-leaf or notebook paper!
Blue Part On The Eraser
Square Patches On Backpacks
There is more to the square patches on your backpacks than simple aesthetics, you know! The lashing square is added to help you carry more stuff than you can fit inside your bag. You can simply insert ropes and cords so that you can hang more things. This is a helpful tip if you like traveling and hiking.
Square Patches On Backpacks
Colorful Ice Cream Scoops
Ice cream scoops come in different colors for a specific reason. No, they did not only make it for the sake of it. Apparently, every single color in their repertoire stands for a different size. The sizes differ based on how many scoops they can fit in a cup. This is a really cool piece of trivia, isn’t it?
Colorful Ice Cream Scoops
Brass Material For Door Knobs
Most doorknobs use brass. As you might have guessed, there is a good reason for this. Brass is actually a material that is very resistant to the buildup of bacteria. It is a good idea because the doorknob is something that receives direct contact from various people over the course of a single day.
Brass Material For Door Knobs
Bottle Cap Discs
Have you noticed that there is a plastic disc located at the bottom of the soda bottle cap? You would never have suspected that your soda will not taste the same without it. This feature actually helps with the carbonation of the drink. Without it, you will only get flat soda.
Bottle Cap Discs
Rearview Mirror Tab
It is very important to regularly check the rearview mirror as you drive. What should you do when you get blinded by the vehicle behind yours? Apparently, carmakers were ready for this situation. After all, this is the very reason they added a tab to the bottom of the mirror. You can change the position with it.
Rearview Mirror Tab
Coin Ridges
Nickels and pennies do not have this feature, but dimes and quarters do. Apparently, the ridges on the side of the coins originated from the time when they stamped coins using different weights. Back then, the weight reflected the true value of the coin. People then shaved off the edges and made new ones!
Coin Ridges
Grocery Cart Loops
Are you the type of person who always filled the grocery cart when you go shopping? If this is the case, you should not forget to keep the more vulnerable items protected. You can do this with the help of those loops around the fold-out section. Simply hang anything that is in danger of getting crushed.
Grocery Cart Loops
Lined Paper Margins
You would never guess the reason they added margins to lined papers. Apparently, rat infestations used to be a huge problem. In those days, the rodents had no hesitations about chewing on anything from food to paper! They put in the margins so that the written part would be safe from their teeth!
Lined Paper Margins
Paper Condiment Bowls
Fries would simply not be as delicious if you did not eat them with a lot of ketchup. However, the small condiment cups are a bit of a bummer. After all, they are so small that you would have to keep returning to the refill station to get enough! In reality, there is no need to do that as you can unfold them this way.
Paper Condiment Bowls
Women’s Underwear Pocket
Why are there pockets in women’s underwear anyway? Apparently, it is either these or extra seams. We think this is the better option since it is more comfortable and useful. The gussets are simply extra pieces of fabric that they did not want to bother closing. An extra hiding place is always a good idea.
Women’s Underwear Pocket
Plastic Cup Lids
Did you know that the plastic lids on your disposable cups also work as coasters? This is not going to be of much help to you if you get yours to go. However, it is a good idea to set it down when you plan to finish yours in the store where you got your cup of joe.
Plastic Cup Lids
Holes In Padlocks
If you keep a padlock outdoors, you should know that it would have broken down already if there was no hole at the bottom. The hole allows the water to go out when they do get in. Can you imagine how rusty they would otherwise get? In case it jams, you can just slip some oil or WD-40 in the same hole.
Holes In Padlocks
Detachable Car Headrests
It is practically a given that children seating in the backseat would mess around with the headrest in front of them. This is common during family road trips. The truth is that you can actually pull out the headrest all the way. They did this so that you can break the windows with the metal bars if you have to.
Detachable Car Headrests
Solo Cup Lines
College would not have been the same without these. Unless you were observant, you might not have paid attention to the horizontal lines that come with the cups. The first one indicates an ounce or a shot. Meanwhile, the second one indicates five ounces or a glass. The last one indicates 12 ounces or a bottle.
Solo Cup Lines
Jerry Can Handles
During road trips and camping expeditions, you probably have a Jerry can. Let us tell you why there are three handles on this helpful container. If you and a friend team up to carry it, you should use the outer handles. If you are on your own, the middle one is the way to go. This way, the fuel is distributed evenly.
Jerry Can Handles
Coat Hangers Made With Wood
Wooden coat hangers will make for great additions in your closet. They look nice, but they are also really useful if you want to keep your clothes clean. Heavy clothing attracts various insects, but these things help repel them. The cedar wood is helpful when you want to keep moths and bugs away!
Coat Hangers Made With Wood
Juice Box Flaps
What are those heavy top flaps on your juice boxes for? The kid in the photo this has figured it out. You are meant to fold them towards the outside to make them slip-proof. Keep in mind that the juice boxes were manufactured for kids below 10 years old. This will make the box easier for them to hold.
Juice Box Flaps
Holes In Your Converse
We are here to answer the question that you have about the existence of those extra holes in your Converse sneakers. It turns out that these things have several functions! First, they let your feet breathe after being cooped up for so long. Next, they also let creative individuals express their individuality in the form of funky shoelaces.
Holes In Your Converse
Screwdrivers, But Also Wrenches
Follow our tips for a shocking revelation. You must slide the end of a wrench over the top of a screwdriver. Can you believe that this is the reason the screwdriver looks like that? This is a good trick when you need to deal with certain tricky angles.
Screwdrivers, But Also Wrenches
Medicine Bottle For Adults
You might be surprised to hear that you can de-childproof your medicine bottles. There are bottles that have caps that make life a lot easier. You only need to flip the bottle around. Voila! That must be one of the simplest tricks we have here. While this is awesome, you should avoid doing this around your kid.
Medicine Bottle For Adults
TicTac Hack
Even though we all love TicTacs, this does not mean that we like getting a handful in one go. Luckily, the designers of the box were way ahead of us. They came up with an easy way to give you only one. All you need to do is to flip the box over, open the lid, and grab the single piece on it.
TicTac Hack
The Hole In Your Spaghetti Spoon
Did you know that there is something else you can do with your spaghetti spoon aside from draining the spaghetti? You can also use it to measure the amount of pasta you want. You only need to stick the pasta pieces through the holes in order to get the right measurement.
The Hole In Your Spaghetti Spoon
Grooves Between Tire Treads
If you are not sure whether it is time to replace your tires, take a good look at the indents all over them. There is more to them apart from leaving cool marks on the snow! As a rule of thumb, it is time to change them when you see that there are no grooves on the tires.
Grooves Between Tire Treads
Gas Pump Latch
We bet you have always wondered about the weird latch on the gas pump. You do not have to stand there and hold the pup in place, you know. You can simply lock the latch between the grooves on the handle! Just relax and wait for it to finish.
Gas Pump Latch
Toothpick Holder
Did you know that you do not have to worry about putting your toothpick on anything unsanitary? There is a ridged portion on the stick, so just break it off and put it on the table. You can put down your toothpick on top of it to keep it clean before you use it once more.
Toothpick Holder
Aluminum Foil Packaging
Have you ever noticed those tabs on the side of your aluminum foil box? The truth is that you can just push them in on the sides to lock the roll there. This way, it would not move around while you try to get a single sheet of foil.
Aluminum Foil Packaging
Half Belt On Jackets
The half bet is a common feature of pea coats and trench coats. Apparently, it started out as a military invention to create a blanket that doubled as an oversized jacket. It would be used to gather the material and keep it in place. This would let the soldiers walk around freely!
Half Belt On Jackets
Utility Knife Cap
Who would have thought that there was a surprise hidden by the plastic cap at the end of the utility knife? It is pretty important, in fact. Pull it out and you will see that it is part of a new knife! Simply break off the edge to get a new and improved knife.
Utility Knife Cap
Stapler Plates
In case you did know what the anvil on the stapler is, this is the metal plate. Turn it upside down and then spin the wheel to activate its “temporary staple” setting. When you do this, you will see that the staple arms are turned outwards. What makes it so different is that it is easier to remove than usual.
Stapler Plates
The Hole In Your Lollipop Stick
Let us tell you what the hole on the lollipop stick is for. Many people use it as a whistle of sorts when they are done eating the candy. The truth is that it allows the candy to seep into the stick, which gives it the support that it needs to stay on top of the lollipop.
The Hole In Your Lollipop Stick
The Letter Arrangement On Your Keyboard
It feels like the alphabetical order is the most practical way to arrange the letters on the keyboard. They first used keyboards for typewriters that had metal arms. Users typed away so fast that the key arms got stuck on the regular! They changed it up to prevent that from happening, and the design stuck.
The Letter Arrangement On Your Keyboard
Ridges In Audio Jack
Why are there ridges in the audio jack? Apparently, the material on these grooves helps protect and keep the wires there. Of course, this prevents unwanted interruptions. Moreover, they also help direct which way the sound should go. There is one band each for the right headphone and the left one.
Ridges In Audio Jack
Silica Gel Packets
Silica gel packets are nothing new if you buy a lot of new purses and shoes. They help keep the product fresh and clean by keeping it safe from moisture and humidity. In case you ever drop your mobile phone, you can use this to soak up the water instead of rice.
Silica Gel Packets
Colorful Toothpaste
There are three colors in Aquafresh toothpaste: red, blue, and white. We bet you did not once consider that they mean anything. Apparently, the blue stripes indicate that it freshens and cleans the mouth, whereas the red stripe means that it carries plaque control properties. What a fascinating thing to learn.
Colorful Toothpaste
The Mysterious Square In Your McFlurry Spoon
We are here to tell you what that square hole at the top of your McFlurry spoon is for. Apparently, the same utensil that you use to eat your cold treat is the same thing they used to make it! It works by attaching the square to the machine and then blending the topping and ice cream together. Cool, huh?
The Mysterious Square In Your McFlurry Spoon
TV Cable Hack
This is the trick for you if you want highspeed TV at home without having to pay the ridiculous prices they charge for it. Stick to Netflix but enjoy old-fashioned viewing with the help of new tech disruptors. You can trick devices with the use of an electrical outlet and TV antennas. They will help you get high-definition signals from stations such as CBS, ABC, Fox, PBS, NBC, and FX!
TV Cable Hack
Make Threading Needles Easier
Sewing can actually be a fun little hobby. It is relaxing, therapeutic, and productive! However, we have to admit that we absolutely detest the act of putting the threat into the opening of the needle. If you have to sew something, simply dip the edge of the thread into nail polish first. This will harden it and solve your issues!
Make Threading Needles Easier
Olive Oil: Not Just For Italian Food
There is no need to spend a lot of money on expensive beauty products if you have olive oil at home. That’s right, this is the same thing that you use for your pasta and bread! You only need to apply a tiny amount of it to your body and face. In an instant, the dryness will be replaced by moisture.
Olive Oil: Not Just For Italian Food
Use A Tennis Ball For Parking Accuracy
Parking can be tough. We are not only talking about parking outside… parking in your own garage can be stressful as well. How can you fix this problem? Simply tie an old tennis ball to a string and then position it to hang from the garage roof. You will immediately feel it when you hit the ball. All you need to do is to take it as a sign to hit the brake.
Use A Tennis Ball For Parking Accuracy
Strain Your Food With Tights
Do not be in such a hurry to get rid of your old pair of tights. After all, it can be very useful in the kitchen. The holes on tights are so small that it can filter out particles that a regular strainer cannot. It is unexpected, but it works!
Strain Your Food With Tights
Groom Your Eyebrows With A Toothbrush
What else can you do with your toothbrush apart from brushing your teeth? Quite a lot, to be honest. However, we highly recommend using your spare to ensure that your brows are on fleek. This is going to be much cheaper than a real eyebrow brush as well.
Groom Eyebrows With A Toothbrush
Loosen Doors With Petroleum Jelly
There are some sounds that are simply too annoying. For one thing, squeaky doors get on our nerves quite a bit. You would never have guessed that there was a very simple solution to this. All you need to do is apply some petroleum jelly on drawer tracks, door hinges, and other things that might squeak. Easy as pie, am I right?
Loosen Doors With Petroleum Jelly
Mason Jars For Utensils
You’ve probably seen Mason Jars all over the internet, especially Pinterest. There’s a good reason for this. It turns out that they’re a great item to have in the house since you can use them for so many different things. Whether you want to store pens, food, or kitchen utensils, there are endless possibilities. The best part is that you can customize them in any way you want.
Mason Jars For Utensils
Color Code Your Keys
Just about everyone has more than one key. Whether it’s for the front door, the gym, or the mailbox, it’s easy to lose track of what key is for what. It’s frustrating to be standing outside the front door while trying to figure out which is the correct key. The best way to avoid this problem is by painting each key a different color.
Color Code Your Keys
Tennis Balls Can Protect Your Floors
It’s such an annoying thing when your chair squeaks, don’t you think? You’ll be glad to know that there’s a simple solution to that problem! All you need to do is buy some tennis balls and cut a slit down the middle of each one. Slip a ball over each leg of the chair and that’s it! This will also protect your floor from scratches.
Tennis Balls Can Protect Your Floors
Shine Furniture With Olive Oil
You might not notice this all that much, but wooden furniture gets dirty and dusty very quickly. At times, it can be hard to figure out what products are best to use on the furniture you have. For this reason, we’ve found this amazing trick. Put a tiny bit of olive oil on your wooden furniture and then wipe it down with a microfiber towel. Watch how shiny the wood will be after that!
Shine Furniture With Olive Oil
Dust Your Home With Old Tights
Don’t throw away the old tights that you don’t wear anymore. You can reuse them for dusting things in the house. Simply slide them over a pair of tongs and you’ll be able to dust both sides of the blinds in one go. You can even attach them to a small object to reach those small crevices on a window sill or the far corners of the furniture.
Dust Your Home With Old Tights
DIY Baking Soda Air Freshener
We all know about how baking soda is good for absorbing strange smells. However, when you mix some with essential oil, you’ve got yourself a great DIY air freshener! Just mix some baking soda in a jar with a few drops of your favorite essential oil and cover it with a cloth. Secure the cloth to the jar with a rubber band.
DIY Baking Soda Air Freshener
Use Tea Bags To Deodorize
Aside from making comforting hot or delicious cold drinks, tea bags can be used in more ways than one. You can use them to depuff your skin or even cleanse your room! In this hack, we’ll explain how to use them in a new way. Take some used tea bags and place them in a few spots inside your fridge. This will help absorb any lingering smells and ensure that your food won’t leave a bad smell whenever you open the fridge.
Use Tea Bags To Deodorize
Clean Your Dog’s Coat With Vinegar
We can all agree that the smell of vinegar isn’t too great. However, it is a fantastic item that can be used in so many different ways, so make sure to have a bottle in the house. If you’re looking to clean your pup, get a cup of vinegar and mix it with a quart of water. Rub it – gently – into your dog’s fur and then rinse it off.
Clean Your Dog’s Coat With Vinegar
Depuff Your Eyes With Metal Spoons
It can be quite frustrating to wake up from a full night of sleep with puffy eyes. Well, we have some good news for you – there’s a solution! Use metal spoons. Before you go to sleep at night, put a couple of metal spoons in the fridge or freezer. Then, in the morning, gently place them over your eyes. The cold will help tighten the skin and stimulate blood flow. On top of that, the cold soothes redness and irritation as well.
Depuff Your Eyes With Metal Spoons
New Uses For Baby Wipes
Naturally, we all know what baby wipes are and what they’re typically used for. However, did you know you can use them in a lot of other ways as well? In fact, you can use them to clean a dirty computer screen or a dusty keyboard – just be gentle.
New Uses For Baby Wipes
Don’t Throw Out Old Butter Wrappers
This is the money-saving hack you’ve always wanted! Next time you happen to finish a stick of butter, don’t throw the wrapper out. Instead, put it in the fridge or freezer. Then, when you’re cooking and need to keep food from sticking, use the wrapper! You will be spared from spending money on those expensive non-stick sprays.
Don’t Throw Out Old Butter Wrappers
Deter Bugs With Cinnamon
It’s such a frustrating thing to have a bug infestation in your house. Luckily, we know how to take care of it! Don’t bother spending money on expensive pesticides, just sprinkle some cinnamon where you have the most bugs. This keeps away ants and cockroaches. Not to mention, you’ll have the added bonus of your house smelling like cinnamon!
Deter Bugs With Cinnamon
Kool-Aid Powder Can Substitute For Dishwasher Detergent
This does sound rather strange, but hear us out. Mixing baking soda, coarse salt, and four packets of lemonade Kool-Aid will give you a DIY dishwasher detergent. The most important thing to mention is that this only works with the lemonade flavor since it contains citric acid.
Kool-Aid Powder Can Substitute For Dishwasher Detergent
Soften Your Cuticles With Shampoo
You probably never thought of doing anything like this, but once you try it, you’ll be hooked! To take your manicure to the next level, pour some leftover shampoo from the bottom of the bottle in a bowl with some warm water. Soak your hands in for a bit and see what happens. This will give your skin and nails some much-needed moisture. Not to mention, this will keep you from wasting those last bits of shampoo!
Soften Your Cuticles With Shampoo
Reuse Cereal Bags
It’s really important to reduce the amount of plastic that we use on a day-to-day basis. This hack will help you start to reuse plastic! Instead of throwing away empty cereal bags, use them for food storage. You can even use them as a lunch bag for work.
Reuse Cereal Bags
Chupa Chups
This known lollipop brand has a unique hole at the top of each stick, and for a reason. You might be wondering what that reason is, so we’ll tell you. The square hole is put there to keep the lollipop in place during the making process.
Chupa Chups
Heinz
When they were at the peak of their sales, Heinz had 57 different varieties of food. Nowadays, however, they place the number 57 on the bottle to represent the spot you need to hit to get the ketchup to flow easily. It’s a handy trick to get every last bit of ketchup out.
Heinz
Staple Remover
Are you tired of ruining your manicure or even breaking a nail while trying to get a key on your keyring? Just grab a staple remover! This product can be used for so much more than just removing staples. You can use it to add keys to your keyring with no problem.
Staple Remover
Clothing Hangers
Another item that can be used in a lot of different ways is clothing hangers. You can use one to perfectly organize your jewelry without dealing with the clutter of a jewelry box. Using this trick will allow you to see all your necklaces and bracelets without needing to detangle them all.
Clothing Hanger
Rubberband
Not many people are interested in hiring a professional painter and having to spend all that money when they can do it themselves. One of the main problems, when you’re painting, is, however, when you get paint all over the place and your brush is soaked in it too. For that scenario, use this trick. Grab a rubber band and wrap it around the paint can vertically. This will give you a place to wipe off the excess paint from your brush.
Rubberband
Straws
Another brilliant solution for tangled jewelry? Straws. When you’re traveling, the secret to avoiding tangled necklaces is by using straws. Thread each necklace through a straw and clasp them. Then pack them as usual.
Straws
Safety Pins
If you happen to be dealing with having static on your clothing, don’t worry, we have a trick for that as well. Just get a safety pin and clip it to the inner seam of your pant leg. Just like magic, the static cling will be gone!
Safety Pin
Plastic Water Bottle
An easy way to separate egg yolks from the white is with a plastic water bottle. Get an empty bottle and then squeeze it. Release the pressure slowly directly over the egg yolk. Doing so will suction the yolk into the bottle and keep it there. From there, just squeeze the bottle over the bowl you want to put the yolk in.
Plastic Water Bottle
Button
This hack will keep you from worrying about losing one – or both – of your favorite earrings while traveling. Pack them this way and your problem will be solved. Get a spare button and clasp the earrings in the holes. Then pack them! The button will keep them from separating.
Button
Eyeglass Case
If you’re traveling and you don’t want to lose all kinds of small items, you can reuse an old eyeglasses case you don’t need anymore. It can be used as a little storage box at home as well! It’s a great way to keep track of all those little knick-knacks you have.
Eyeglass Case