Life Hacks That Actually Work

Stop Bending Your Plugs

Whoever says they haven't bent the prongs on a plug is lying. Everyone has done it, and it's always an accident! Truth be told, it's dangerous to have loose and bent prongs inside of an outlet. So, this hack is quite literally a lifesaver. Using nails or hooks, tie up the cord around them so that there is no pulling or tugging. 

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The More You Know

  • Keep elastic hair bands in one place—not scattered in drawers or in the bathroom sink or all over the floor. Slide them onto an empty toilet paper roll, which can then be neatly tucked into a drawer.
  • Find a tall pitcher about the height of your wine bottle and get cooling. Immerse the bottle in ice water with a small handful of salt and turn every few minutes or so.
  • 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.
  • An easy way to tear tape and get a starting edge at the same time. Simply fold the tape under at a 90-degree angle to the roll. Then, with a snapping motion, pull the tape against the edge of the roll.
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