8 ingenious life hacks worth knowing and using at the right time

by Mark Bennett

September 11, 2022

8 ingenious life hacks worth knowing and using at the right time
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Whether it is to prevent the contents of a container from spilling in the car while you take it into the house, or when you need to iron a garment and you do not have an iron to hand - there are many inconveniences that happen every day that can test our patience.

Certain jobs can be made easier if you just use the right approach that smoothes out problems before they arise (problems caused by avoiding cleaning up paint drops after a paint job or rummaging for hours in a drawer looking for a hairpin, for example). For these annoyances, it is worthwhile to arm yourself with a brilliant solution, such as one from the list below:

Reddit

Reddit

What has been dubbed "The Secret to a Happy Marriage" on Reddit is useful to everyone, even singles: a document clip that makes sure you squeeze the tube of toothpaste correctly.

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Those who work (or play) a lot on a computer know that it is important to ventilate the machine. But when you can't invest in professional and ergonomic stands, there are always DIY alternatives, like egg cartons.

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Daddywithguns/Reddit

How many chefs know this tip? "Thaw out the food first in the microwave, and then finish it with a pass in the roaster for a crunchy finish. Works great on chicken nuggets and all things breaded." There is always something to learn.

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PsychologicalSink187/Reddit

When the iron is missing, but the creases in clothes must be dealt with: "My girlfriend wanted to flatten her pockets with an iron but we realized we didn't have one. I showed her that you can get by using a pot of boiling water and a spray bottle. Obviously growing up without money is useful. " Love and thrift go a long way.

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voy_conlag_mental/Reddit

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Magnetic strips: in the bathroom, or in the drawers of the room or wherever the vanity corner is, they are great for keeping hairpins, tweezers, scissors and other similar metal objects in order. In the garage, they will help you to always have screwdrivers and everything you need to hand. And in the kitchen, they are also used for knives!

When there is a need to paint something and you do not want to let the paint drip from the brushes, help yourself with a pool noodle placed in the painting tray that contains the paint.

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Lunch with friends or family: everyone brings something, and in order not to risk the contents spilling everywhere on the move, help yourself to keep the lids tightly closed using rubber bands that hold it to the handles!

Give these tips a try!

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