Hack your way to a better life with these shockingly easy lifestyle tips and tricks.
You’re never too old to learn, especially about everyday life tips. From staying hydrated to becoming a morning person, there are many clever ways to elevate daily life with minimal effort.
These life tips are so simple yet mind-blowing that you won’t believe you’re only learning them now.
Prevent Pots from Boiling Over
To save your stovetop, prevent your pots of water from boiling over by laying a wooden spoon across the top of the pot and letting it boil. The water bubbles break and recede when they meet the wooden spoon, keeping the pot contents at bay. You can leave it unattended without worrying about spills or overflows.
Rub a Walnut on Wood Scratches
Instantly restore scratched wooden furniture and floors using a walnut. Wipe a walnut across the scratches and gently rub the area with your finger. The oils from the walnut will mask the scratch, making your wooden items look brand new.
Identify Keys with Nail Polish
With this life hack, you will never experience the frustration of sorting through all your keys again. Paint the top of each key with nail polish for color-coded organization. You don’t have to spend a dime since you likely already have several polish colors at home.
Refresh Dirty Shoes
If your favorite white sneakers become dirty and grimy, you don’t have to toss them. Instead, restore them to their original glory using an old toothbrush, warm water, and mild soap.
Mix the water and a little bit of soap, and use the toothbrush to scrub your shoes gently. You’ll be amazed by how sparkling clean they turn out.
Save Your Avocado or Guacamole
Fresh avocados and guacamole can turn brown before you know it. Maximize your leftovers by squeezing fresh lemon juice over them. You can also combat browning by leaving the pit in the avocado or placing one in your guacamole container.
Make the Most of Nut Butter Jars
Are you still figuring out what to do with an almost empty peanut butter or Nutella jar? Add some oats and milk, shake the jar to combine, and refrigerate overnight.
You can also mix in vanilla extract, cinnamon, and honey. In the morning, you’ll have a portable breakfast that’s nutritious and delicious.
Store Ginger in Your Freezer
Fresh ginger is a delicious addition to many recipes. Extend your ginger’s freshness by freezing it.
Place the unpeeled ginger root in a plastic bag or container and pop it in the freezer. Alternatively, grate the ginger and freeze it in an ice cube tray for pre-portioned servings.
Set Your Alarm Out of Reach
Jumpstart your morning routine and stop hitting snooze. Place your alarm clock or phone out of reach so you have to get out of bed to turn it off. Leaving the comfort of your bed first thing in the morning removes the temptation to lounge in bed and oversleep.
Clean While You Cook
Clean as you go to simplify meal preparation. Many people dislike cooking at home because they have to clean up afterward.
Rather than leaving your trash and dirty dishes for the end of the meal, try tidying up while you cook. Gather food and packaging scraps in a bag or bowl to toss in the trash and place used kitchenware in the dishwasher to minimize post-cooking cleanup.
Keep Water by Your Bed
There’s nothing worse than getting settled in bed or waking up only to realize you’re thirsty. Keep a carafe or water bottle on your nightstand to sip as needed. Having a bedside water source is an excellent life tip for staying hydrated at all hours.
Read the Negative Reviews
You might think you’re doing your due diligence by reading online product reviews. However, many companies filter them only to show positive feedback.
Focus on the negative reviews to see customer critiques. Reading the negative feedback gives you a more accurate picture of what to expect.
Reheat Rice Like an Expert
Reheating rice in the microwave often dries it out, resulting in a less-than-ideal texture. An ice cube and a wet paper towel are the keys to heating leftover rice.
Place one ice cube in the middle of your rice and cover the container with a damp paper towel. The moisture from the ice and the paper towel will restore the rice’s fluffiness without making it dry or grainy.
Use a Lint Roller on Your Lampshades
Lint rollers are surprisingly versatile household essentials. They remove pet hair from clothes, but you can also use them to clean fabric lampshades. Lamps attract dust and hair, so use a lint roller on the shade to make it look fresh and new.
Stop Crying While Cutting Onions
Onion-cutting can be annoying when your eyes are burning and tearing up. Chilling them beforehand is a simple way to stop crying while chopping onions.
Cut your onions in half and place them in the fridge for about an hour or the freezer for several minutes before cooking. Freezing or refrigerating them minimizes the burning sensation as you chop.
Grate Butter Next Time You Bake
Some baking recipes call for cold butter, which is challenging to combine thoroughly with other ingredients. Instead of chopping the stick into small pieces, shred it into your bowl with a cheese grater. Grating the butter keeps it cold but makes it much easier to work with as you mix.
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Elise Armitage is an entrepreneur and founder of What The Fab, a travel + lifestyle blog based in California. At the beginning of 2019, Elise left her corporate job at Google to chase her dreams: being an entrepreneur and helping women find fabulous in the everyday. Since then, she’s launched her SEO course Six-Figure SEO, where she teaches bloggers how to create a passive revenue stream from their website using SEO. Featured in publications like Forbes, Elle, HerMoney, and Real Simple, Elise is a firm believer that you can be of both substance and style.
