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

  • To keep your pot from boiling over, put a wooden spoon over the top of it. If it starts to boil up too high, the spoon will pop the bubbles and keep it from overflowing quickly.
  • Ever make a complete mess of your microwave when melting butter? Repurpose your butter wrapper as a cover for your microwavable dish.
  • If you know you'll need to bake with brown sugar soon and it's too hard to use, stick a piece of bread in with the sugar overnight and leave the two in a sealed plastic bag.
  • When baking, it’s important to use room temperature ingredients (unless otherwise specified). If you forget to take your eggs out of the fridge in time, don’t worry. Just place them in a bowl of warm water for a few minutes.
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