Would you believe us if we told you that you’re doing some of your most basic everyday tasks wrong? There’s a more efficient way to almost everything you’re doing! From slicing bread, to taking the trash out, to squeezing the toothpaste tube…we’ll show you the right way! Get ready to save some major time during the day! You’ll wish you came up with these easy hacks yourself!
Slicing Bread
Cutting bread is harder than it looks…we have all been there! Talk about crumbs galore and uneven slices…no thanks! Next time you go to cut a loaf, flip it over and cut the flat side. Talk about a genius (and super useful) hack!
Slicing Bread
Eating Oreos
What is an Oreo without milk? It’s like having a jelly sandwich without peanut-butter…aka it should be illegal! Although we do understand why some people forego the milk…it’s a science to perfectly saturate the Oreo, let alone figure out how not to drop the cookie into the milk! This genius hack will save you time and energy! Next time, stick a fork into the white cream center of the cookie and dunk away!
Eating Oreos
Waiting In Line
We’ve never met a soul who enjoys the process of standing in a line. Whether it be at Walmart, McDonald’s, or the DMV, it is enjoyable nowhere. We should try the Caribbean style of waiting in line; all you have to do is place your shoes where you would have been standing and grab a seat while you wait.
Waiting In Line
Fabric Remover
Grabbing those tiny threads and pieces of lint off clothes is far from desirable. To make matters worse, lint rollers rarely do the job! Next time, forego the lint roller and grab a razor! This tool usually used in the shower will do wonders for cleaning your belongings.
Fabric Remover
Straw Hack
What’s more annoying, your straw barely staying put in your can of soda? Or, that pesky tab used to open soda cans that always seems to get in the way? Funny thing is, the little annoying tab is actually a straw holder! Simply turn the little metal piece to the side and put your straw through the hole!
Straw Hack
Earphone Hack
Ever wonder why your earphones always seem to fall out of your ears? It’s because you’re supposed to wrap them around your actual ear before fitting the speaker inside your ear. Try this next time you go for a run; the results will blow your mind!
Earphone Hack
What Mistake?
Have you ever written something down you no longer needed or that you didn’t want to be seen by others? Taking your pen and scribbling out the words rarely does a thing. Try writing other letters over the words, it’ll be nearly impossible to read anything you once wrote!
What Mistake?
Cord Hack
When using extension cords, other cords you insert into it may not always stay plugged in. Tying a small knot with the cords next time will ensure your power tool won’t become unplugged from the extension cord. Plug on!
Cord Hack
Cold In Seconds
What’s worse than buying room temperature soda that you want to enjoy at that very moment? To make it cold down super quickly, soak a paper towel in cold water and wrap it around the bottle, then put it in the freezer. It’ll be icy refreshing in a matter of minutes!
Cold In Seconds
Plunger Hack
Be aware: there are two types of plungers in this world, and they do two completely different things! The one on the left is called a flange plunger and it is meant to unclog toilets. The one on the right is called a cup plunger and it is meant to unclog sinks and bathtub drains. Who knew?!
Plunger Hack
Bag Holder
There was more thought put into the design of shopping carts than we ever thought! Those raised hooks on the carts? They’re there to hold your plastic bags! Genius!
Bag Holder
Peeling Bananas
Most of us peel our bananas by cracking the stem and peeling the peel away, right? Who knew, but we’ve been doing it wrong this whole time! Pinching the opposite side is way easier and it’s the way monkeys in the wild peel them…we need to get with the times!
Peeling Bananas
A Proper Sandwich
No one enjoys sandwiches with corners that are all bread and no meat. You’ll never have this problem again if you slice your meat in half and stack the pieces, reaching every corner of the sandwich. Who knew?!
A Proper Sandwich
Tinfoil Used Properly
The most annoying thing about tinfoil is when the entire roll slides out…how is this ever supposed to work?! Have you ever noticed the “press here to lock roll” tab? Try using it next time, you’ll be in awe at how much easier your life will be!
Tinfoil Used Properly
Playing Monopoly
Monopoly is amazing, but such a time-consuming game. Next time it doesn’t have to be! When a player doesn’t purchase a property, the other players are allowed to purchase it. Try this the next time you and the gang play, watch how time will fly!
Playing Monopoly
Dry Erase Board Or Mirror?
Don’t waste your money buying a dry-erase board…you have one in your bathroom that you didn’t even know existed! Most people look in the bathroom mirror each day; it’s a perfect place to keep reminders and a checklist! The planners reading will love this life hack.
Dry Erase Board Or Mirror?
Toothpaste Hack
Think your tube of toothpaste is empty? Keep squeezing, that tube has about 1 week of paste left in it! Many people think rolling the tube up is their best bet, but we’re here to set things straight. Using a bobby pin and gently guiding the toothpaste through the tube is much more effective!
Toothpaste Hack
Slicing & Eating Oranges
We would definitely consume oranges more often if they weren’t so hard and messy to peel! Instead of peeling the orange and breaking it into pieces, check this demonstration out. Voila!
Slicing & Eating Oranges
Microwave Hack
Wish your microwave was bigger, or better yet, had two levels? Make your dream become a reality by putting a second bowl on top of a mug. Heat 2 dishes at the exact same time!
Microwave Hack
Holding Pizza
The next time you’re eating an abnormally large piece of pizza, try this trick! Giving the piece a slight fold will make it much easier to handle, and to eat!
Holding Pizza
Chip Clips
Don’t throw those cheap hangers out that come with your clothes! The ends can be used as chip clips. Just break or cut them off and say hello to forever fresh chips!
Chip Clips
Reheating Leftover Meals
Anyone else have an undesirable experience with the microwave only heating half of their food? Try making a circle in the middle of your food as shown in the photo; your food will re-heat so much better!
Reheating Leftover Meals
Trash Can Hack
Getting a full trash bag out of the garbage can is a workout within itself! Next time try drilling 2 holes near the bottom. This releases the suction and will make it way easier to remove the trash!
Trash Can Hack
Airplane Coat Rack
That little hook that keeps your tray table in place on the airplane actually has another use…a coat rack!
Airplane Coat Rack
Bobby Pins
Bobby pins are a pretty common hair item in every girl’s bathroom. Who knew there was a right and wrong way to use em? Facing the bumpy edge down toward your scalp will ensure the pin stays in place!
Bobby Pins
Push-Ups
Push-ups are a great exercise that focus on the entire body. Next time you presume the position, make sure to keep a flat back and core with your arms in tight and close to your sides. Don’t stick your butt high in the air!
Push-Ups
Removing Your Shirt
Who knew there was a right and wrong way to take your shirt off? This guy shows us just how easy his way is: just pull the inside of the sleeve and pull up!
Removing Your Shirt
Toilet
Squatting when going number 2 is proven to be much more effective for your bowels than regular sitting is.
Toilet