Life Hacks That Actually Work

Vacuum + Pantyhose = Lost and Found

Losing tiny objects like earrings or nails can be such a challenge! The best way to find them is to use a vacuum and a pantyhose or thin sock. The suction will be enough to lift the missing object from whatever crevice it's hiding in, but the pantyhose will be able to keep it from going into the vacuum. Problem solved!

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The More You Know

  • Drain away any excess fat while baking by placing meatballs on a baking rack. The extra fat drips away, you’ll retain that browned, caramelized exterior you know and love.
  • One of the most common ways to use magnetic strips is to hold kitchen knives and utensils in the kitchen.
  • After you've given your stovetop a thorough cleaning, apply a thin layer of car wax and then buff it off with a clean towel.
  • Hate the messy look of curling irons lying on the vanity or the toilet tank? Here's a tip for you. Use hook-and-loop tape to attach five-inch lengths of 2-in. PVC pipe to the vanity door to hold the curling irons.
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