Life Hacks That Actually Work

Don't Let Your Buttons Pop Off

Every now and then we notice that a button has popped off on our favorite shirt. This usually happens because the thread of the button got a little worn out. To avoid this from happening, put a clear coat of nail polish on over the button. This should make them last way longer!

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The More You Know

  • If you have greasy fingerprints on your doorframes or walls, there's a simple fix. Just rub a piece of chalk gently over them, let it sit for 10 minutes, and the chalk will absorb the oil, allowing it to easily wipe away.
  • By folding shirts KonMari- or military-style and sandwiching (instead of stacking), you can fit more into each dresser drawer and have a better visual of what's inside.
  • To keep your pot from boiling over, put a wooden spoon over the top of it. If it starts to boil up too high, the spoon will pop the bubbles and keep it from overflowing quickly.
  • Getting tired of mixing the oil back into your natural peanut butter? There’s an easy solution: Store the jar upside-down.
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