Life Hacks That Actually Work

If You Don't Have a Funnel, Use This

Not everyone has a funnel for oil changes, but this trick will work. Place a screwdriver in the hole and then pour the oil along the metal part of the tool. This will help guide the oil into the container, minimizing the amount of spillage! It's pretty foolproof if you go slowly.

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The More You Know

  • If you love a product, wait five days and come back to see if it’s on sale. Discounts will always be a factor, but the products they correspond to will shift.
  • Store small extension cords neatly with this simple office supply hack: Attach a paperclip to a small rubber band. Then wrap the rubber band around the bundled cord and clasp the paperclip onto the rubber band again.
  • Throw a few ice cubes or a wet washcloth in the dryer with your wrinkled clothes. As the ice melts and the water turns to steam, it will remove the wrinkles. This trick isn’t as effective with heavier clothing but is a miracle for lighter fabrics.
  • In a pinch for labels? Just reach for the rubber bands. Wrap ’em around your mason jars and you’ll never mistake salt for sugar again.
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