Life Hacks That Actually Work

The Science of Soap

Bar soap is always a hassle. It melts onto everything in the shower, is dangerously slippery, and is rendered totally unusable after it reaches a certain size. Well, not anymore! Use the small sliver of soap you have left and "graft" it onto a bigger piece of soap. All you have to do is get both of them wet and rub them into a lather. They will fuse together!

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The More You Know

  • Ever make a complete mess of your microwave when melting butter? Repurpose your butter wrapper as a cover for your microwavable dish.
  • 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.
  • To keep cookies and other baked goods soft after baking, add a slice of store-bought white bread to an airtight container.
  • Half an hour before serving time, adorn the table with bowls of lemon halves topped with cloves to ensure a pest-proof party.
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