Life Hacks That Actually Work

Organize Your Wrapping Paper

Wrapping paper storage is tricky. It kind of seems like no matter what, you're always doing to have random tubes of decorative paper flying all over the place. This is a fantastic hack that's pretty popular on Pinterest! Just simply get an over-the-door shoe organizer, cut out the bottoms, and tuck the rolls of wrapping paper through. No stress wrapping paper storage!

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The More You Know

  • When you go to the beach and take your cooler with you, sprinkle salt on the ice so that it stays frozen for much longer.
  • Professional chefs will tell you that a damp dish towel under your mixing bowl will keep it from slipping and sliding on your counter as you mix.
  • 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.
  • A wet-dry vacuum slurps clogs out of plugged drains. Even plumbers use this trick sometimes. If you need to increase suction, seal around the nozzle with a wet rag.
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