Life Hacks That Actually Work

No More Long Punishments

Have you ever had a teacher make you write line after line of apologies for a punishment? Well, if you're sneaky enough, you might not have to. Tape a bunch of pens together (make sure they're stacked vertically) and boom! You're writing five sentences at a time. That will cut your writing time down significantly. 

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The More You Know

  • Rubber bands will last much longer when they are refrigerated.
  • Those tea cups you inherited from your great aunt have seen better days, but you don't feel good about throwing them away—so what should you do? Drill a drainage hole in the bottom, fill them with dirt, and use them to plant succulents.
  • After you've given your stovetop a thorough cleaning, apply a thin layer of car wax and then buff it off with a clean towel.
  • If you've spilled candle wax on a piece of furniture, don't risk ruining the finish by trying to scrape it up. Simply fill a plastic bag with ice cubes, put it over the wax, and let it sit for a few minutes.
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