Game Changing Life Hacks That Actually Work

DIY Ice Pack

Mixing 3 parts water with 1 part rubbing alcohol makes the perfect reusable ice pack. The alcohol prevents the pack from freezing completely into a solid.

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The More You Know

  • Store small extension cords neatly with this simple office supply hack: Attach a paperclip to a small rubber band. Then wrap the rubber band around the bundled cord and clasp the paperclip onto the rubber band again.
  • Next time you open a bottle of wine, save the cork! You can use a slice of synthetic cork to brace a wobbly table leg. Just mark the amount of cork needed, slice it off with a utility knife and glue it in place.
  • Ever make a complete mess of your microwave when melting butter? Repurpose your butter wrapper as a cover for your microwavable dish.
  • Put some aluminum foil in the bottom of your fireplace before you lay down your logs.
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