Life Hacks That Actually Work

Sneaking Out Easier

This could be useful for teenagers who are trying to have a fun night out or a parent who desperately needs to sneak out of their child's room without waking them up... Again. Twist some rubber bands around the handles and against the part of the door that snaps it shut. No noise! Don't slam the door hard, though, or you'll ruin everything!

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The More You Know

  • Sheet pans: They’re not just for dinner anymore! Use your trusty baking sheet to stay organized while you meal prep.
  • 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.
  • Instead of spending hours untangling your Christmas lights every year, simply wrap them around the bar portion of a pants hanger and clip each end—they'll remain untangled all year.
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