26 Clever Do It Yourself Life Hacks to Simplify Your Life
Nathan Johnson
Published
03/27/2023
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If you are unfamiliar with them, life hacks are tips, tricks, or little-known uses of things that make life a little easier. Check out this collection of interesting and useful ways to solve common problems.
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Cheap cell phone holder that could be found in your workplace -
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“To remove strong adhesive labels from the containers, leave the containers in the freezer and the stickers will peel off with ease!” -
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“Reuse a Pringles can for other snacks that come in bags to avoid loud bag crinkling in the office.” -
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“Just found out that my girlfriend can do this.” -
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“I had no idea this was a thing even after 45 years of grocery shopping. Hang your crunchables on the back of the cart.” -
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“PopSocket on the fridge door. Credit to my 14-year-old daughter.” -
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You can put shoes in the dryer by hanging them by their laces. -
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The extra hole found in running shoes is called the “heel lock” and helps to prevent blisters. -
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Frozen vegetables can be healthier than fresh vegetables. -
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“3M hanger upside down keeps a trash bag in place.” -
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Microwaving helps preserve the nutritional value of your ingredients better than any other cooking method. -
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Pen caps have a small hole at the top to prevent choking if swallowed. -
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If you’re ordering Chinese food, you can unfold the takeout box to get a plate. -
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You can store headphones and keep them tangle free in these mint / candy / gum cases. -
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“Putting together furniture is tedious, so use some of its Styrofoam packaging for keeping small parts from disappearing!” -
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You can use a mug to increase your phone volume. -
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“A large carabiner with a sponge grip makes carrying groceries a more pleasant experience for your fingers.” -
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“To store a cake without having to dig it out the container later, just flip a Tupperware container upside down and use the lid as the bottom.” -
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No more messy and scattered detergents and cleaning bottles if you hang them in a shoe organizer. -
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Starbucks containers are actually designed to sit on their lids to help prevent unsightly table stains. -
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“To replace an old coaster, just go to the tile store and stick adhesive felt or cork on the underside.” -
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“My parents used 2 coat hangers and scrap wood to make a temporary shelf.” -
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You’re supposed to shake out the popcorn kernels through the little opening. -
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The loop on your backpack makes a handy coffee cup holder. -
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“Common runner’s trick, wear socks inside out to prevent blisters and chafing from seams.” -
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If you eat your food raw, you will tend to lose weight. If you eat the same food cooked, you will tend to gain weight. -
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“Use heat shrink tubing to repair lost aglets.” -
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“Use a ladder when hauling tall plants.” -
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Dishwashers have filters you’re supposed to clean out once a month. -
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If your coffee is too bitter, you can add a few specks of salt to make it smooth. -
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“If you accidentally tear the chip bag use a hole puncher to keep it from spreading.” -
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The little arrow tells you which side of your car the fuel cap is located on. -
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“Reuse a Pringles can for other snacks that come in bags to avoid loud bag crinkling in the office.” -
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The hole on the inside of your pasta utensil is supposed to measure a single serving of spaghetti.
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