Use nail polish to easily identify your keys.
You know how easy it is to misplace your keys, especially when they all look alike. To prevent this from happening, use a different color of polish on each set of keys. For example:
- Blue for your husband’s key ring
- Purple for the spare house key at the neighbor’s house
- Red for your office door key
Stop cutting yourself while slicing bagels, pizza or cakes with plastic bag ties.
Have you ever cut yourself on a plastic bag tie? This happened to me a few years ago and it was not pleasant. Since then, I’ve tried to find ways around using plastic bag ties whenever possible. Thankfully, there are plenty of hacks you can use to stop cutting yourself while slicing bagels, pizza or cakes with plastic bag ties.
This hack works just as well for sandwiches as it does for other foods:
- Cut the end off your sandwich wrapper so that there’s an opening large enough for one hand to fit through (I like my sandwiches extra-roomy).
- Take the corner stickie part of your wrapper and press it onto itself so that it sticks together tightly at all times when folded over into its original shape (this will ensure no gaps between layers of paper).
- Unfold this piece of paper so that both sides are facing up again and lay it flat on top of whatever food item needs slicing next; use this single sheet as cover while slicing through slices easily without breaking through multiple layers – such as when cutting through a slice cake!
Cut tomatoes easily, cleanly and quickly.
If you’re like me, you’ve cut your fingers many times while trying to slice a tomato. I know it’s not easy! The skin on a tomato is tough and can be very sharp. To avoid this problem, I now use a plastic bag tie (the kind you see on bread bags) to cut my tomatoes instead of a knife.
- Hold the tomato in one hand and the bag tie in the other.
- Cut across the bottom of the tomato using a sawing motion.
Keep brown sugar soft.
- Place brown sugar in a bowl with a slice of bread.
Brown sugar tends to dry out over time and become almost crumbly. A simple way to keep it soft is by placing it in a bowl with a piece of bread, which will absorb any extra moisture. Pull out the bread before using the brown sugar and you’ll find that it’s easy to scoop right off the top!
Clean your hot iron better.
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Make your old towels new again.
Have you ever looked at your old towels and thought, “These are just not as soft as they used to be”? Well, if so, here is the perfect hack for you. All you need to do is throw them in your washing machine with some baking soda and hot water (no detergent), then run them through the dryer on high heat. For extra softness, add vinegar to the final rinse cycle instead of fabric softener.
Remove candle wax from tablecloths and clothes with ice cubes.
The best part about this hack is that it doesn’t require any work. All you have to do is put a few ice cubes in a plastic bag and rub them over the wax stain until it’s frozen. Then scrape off the frozen wax with a butter knife or spatula. Afterward, wash your clothes as usual (or throw out your tablecloth).
Store nail polish upside down to prevent spills and help you see the color of the polish.
If you’re like me, you have a ton of nail polish. I am all about the color and variety but keeping it organized is a challenge. The best way to keep your nail polishes from getting jumbled and spilled over is to store them upside down.
A lazy susan can be used for this purpose by placing the bottles in rows on the lazy susan opposite each other so that they are facing up rather than down. You can do this with an old shoe box or muffin tin as well! If you’re feeling extra fancy, use a basket or similar container with handles for easy carrying around your house or office!
Seal stretched out delicate fabrics with an iron and a damp cloth or paper towel.
If you have a delicate fabric that is stretched out from repeated wear, try this trick:
- Heat an iron on low heat and place a damp cloth or paper towel over the fabric for about 30 seconds. Then press the fabric with your iron as usual. This will help shrink it back to its original size.
- If necessary, repeat these steps until you get the desired result!
Make your homemade pies look like they were just bought at a bakery by using a fork to make small holes in the top crust.
If you’re making a pie at home, but want it to look like it came from a fancy bakery, try using a fork to make small holes in the top crust.
The holes let the steam escape and therefore prevent your pie from bubbling up in the oven. They also allow for maximum flakiness—you’ll see why when you try this hack yourself! It’s so simple, yet so impressive!
Keep avocados fresh by keeping the pit in the unused half of the avocado covered with saran wrap and stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
Keeping a pit in an unused half of the avocado will keep it fresh for up to five days.
This trick is so simple and convenient that you’ll wonder why you didn’t think of it before. The best part about this little hack is that it doesn’t require any extra steps: just chop off both ends, scoop out the flesh with a spoon, and then cover the unused half with saran wrap and store it in an airtight container in your fridge until you need it again.
Because avocados oxidize quickly once they’re cut open (so this method works best if you plan on using them within 24 hours), try peeling one whole avocado at a time as needed instead of prepping all three or four at once before storing them away. You can also use this technique when making guacamole or adding sliced avocados atop salads or tacos too!
Prepare for unexpected house guests by freezing extra butter, flour and sugar in a muffin tin so you always have enough on hand to bake cookies at a moment’s notice.Takeaway: These home tips will save you a lot of time and effort around your house
Prepare for unexpected house guests by freezing extra butter, flour and sugar in a muffin tin so you always have enough on hand to bake cookies at a moment’s notice.
Butter is also great for storing things like nuts, because it keeps them from going rancid. You can store herbs this way as well – just chop them up and stick them in the freezer!
This trick works best with mini muffin tins because they’re small and airtight—plus, you’ll be able to pop one out of the tray whenever you need it without making a big mess. These containers are also easy to store in your freezer until needed (and they take up much less space than full-sized baking sheets).
