Life Hacks That Actually Work

Need Some Ice Cold Brews?

A cooler is nice to have for those long days outside, but they don't always last! At the end of the day, you're more than likely to find a pool of water surrounding the rest of your cans of soda or beers. In order to avoid this, sprinkle some salt over the ice. It'll last way longer!

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The More You Know

  • If you accidentally got permanent marker on a piece of furniture, don't lose hope just yet. Using a small dab of non-gel toothpaste, rub the marker stain in a circular motion with a soft cloth and it should buff right out.
  • Spray squeaky door hinges in place with a little all-purpose lube, silicone spray or dry Teflon spray.
  • A Swiffer Sweeper floor mop is useful for more than just cleaning hard floors. Use it to dust interior walls and trim, too! Attach a dry cloth to the rectangle end and press it along walls and trim.
  • While using a clothes iron to straighten hair is an old trick, using a hair straightener on collars and that space between buttons also works
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