Life Hacks That Actually Work

Stop Bending Your Plugs

Whoever says they haven't bent the prongs on a plug is lying. Everyone has done it, and it's always an accident! Truth be told, it's dangerous to have loose and bent prongs inside of an outlet. So, this hack is quite literally a lifesaver. Using nails or hooks, tie up the cord around them so that there is no pulling or tugging. 

STRAWberry

Are you cutting the tops of strawberries off just to get rid of the green stem! Stop doing that! Instead, use a straw to completely get rid of the stem. You preserve way more of the strawberries and it creates less waste. Using a metal straw is ideal. 

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The More You Know

  • Have a little paint left in that can, but not enough to warrant keeping that whole huge container around? Just pour it into a washed and dried baby food jar and keep it tightly sealed for touch-ups.
  • Instead of hanging unsightly fly paper, take a cup, fill it with an inch of red wine vinegar, seal the top with plastic wrap, and poke a few small holes in it with a pen. The flies will be attracted to the scent of the vinegar, but won't be able to get out.
  • Organize each matching sheet set by folding everything and storing it inside one of the pillowcases.
  • Once you use a clothespin to hold a nail while hammering, you'll wonder why you ever risked hitting your fingers before.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.