Life Hacks That Actually Work

Coca-Cola Can Clean?

Yeah, apparently Coca-Cola can do the trick with some difficult stains, in particular, ones in your toilet. Of course, this should be your last option! I wonder what that says about what this soda does to your body...

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The More You Know

  • Half an hour before serving time, adorn the table with bowls of lemon halves topped with cloves to ensure a pest-proof party.
  • 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.
  • Seltzer water will revive gold jewelry if you combine it with dish soap and let it soak for five minutes.
  • If you've accidentally dripped candle wax onto your carpet, there is hope yet. First, put a paper bag down over the wax, then lightly go over the affected area with a steam iron. The steam will help lift the wax from the carpet and allow it to cling to the bag instead.
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