Life Hacks That Actually Work

Easy Pony-Tails

Now, this might not be the best way to style a ponytail, but if you're in a crunch it could be a lifesaver! Gather up the hair, put a hair-tie over the vacuum nozzle, and suck the hair into the nozzle. After that, slide the hair-tie over the hair. There you have it! A (somewhat) perfect ponytail.

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The More You Know

  • If your shower curtain or liner is looking less than clean, spruce it up with a Magic Eraser.
  • 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.
  • If the grille on your bathroom exhaust fan is clogged with dust, try a trick that's faster and more effective than vacuuming. Here's how to clean a bathroom fan: Turn on the fan and blast out the dust with "canned air." The fan will blow the dust outside.
  • A wet-dry vacuum slurps clogs out of plugged drains. Even plumbers use this trick sometimes. If you need to increase suction, seal around the nozzle with a wet rag.
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