Life Hacks That Actually Work

Messy Cord Days are Over

We all have tons of random cords in this day and age. At this point, it's become a habit for many households to keep random cords because "what if we find what it belongs to and we need it?" That's where the cord drawer is born. This is usually a random drawer in your home that quickly becomes overrun with cords. This is your solution! Take toilet paper rolls, line them up, and place the cords inside. No more chaos. 

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  • Instead of hanging unsightly fly paper, take a cup, fill it with an inch of red wine vinegar, seal the top with plastic wrap, and poke a few small holes in it with a pen. The flies will be attracted to the scent of the vinegar, but won't be able to get out.
  • Rubber bands will last much longer when they are refrigerated.
  • If you find your fitted sheets slipping off the corners of your bed, look no further than your closet for an easy fix. Just use a pair of elastic suspenders, clipping one end to each corner under the mattress, and your sheet will stay put.
  • With the water running at about half throttle, drop in orange or lemon peels. Run the disposer for five seconds. Citric acid from the peels softens crusty waste and attacks smelly bacteria. Give the acid about 15 minutes to do its work.
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