Life Hacks That Actually Work

Polished and Organized

At some point in your life, you realize that you have tons of keys on your keychain. Where are they from? What do they go to? How did they get there? No worries, though, because there's a cheap alternative for marking your keys! Take any available nail polish you have and paint the ends of the keys. That way you have a color code for which key goes to what. 

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The More You Know

  • Pour pure aloe vera juice (available at most drugstores) into an ice tray, and then freeze it for an always ready-to-apply salve for sunburns.
  • Instead of spending hours untangling your Christmas lights every year, simply wrap them around the bar portion of a pants hanger and clip each end—they'll remain untangled all year.
  • Run hot water down the drain for a minute, and then sprinkle 1 cup of baking soda down the drain. Slowly pour 1 cup of vinegar down the drain. Flush one more time with hot or boiling water.
  • Sheet pans: They’re not just for dinner anymore! Use your trusty baking sheet to stay organized while you meal prep.
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