10 home hacks to make your life infinitely easier!

byWorldWideWA

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2 years ago

Just want to introduce all members here to 10 Home/kitchen hacks that will make your life infinitely easier and save you some money along the way, and likely alleviate some headaches too! All of the following hacks, tips and tricks are definitely practical and all super useful, so much so that you'll definitely implement almost all of them into your everyday life. I know I have, as I've read about all these on various sites over the years, and have used them all.

1. Freshen up stale bread: If your bread has gone stale, don't throw it away! Sprinkle a little water on it and pop it in the microwave for 10-15 seconds. The moisture will rejuvenate the bread, making it soft and fresh again.
2. Extend the life of vegetables: To keep your vegetables fresh for longer, store them in airtight containers or resealable plastic bags with a paper towel. The paper towel will absorb excess moisture, preventing the veggies from getting soggy and extending their shelf life.
3. Quick garlic peeling: Peeling garlic cloves can be a hassle. Make it easier by placing the cloves in a bowl, covering it with another bowl, and shaking vigorously for a few seconds. The friction will cause the skins to loosen, making them easy to peel off.
4. Non-stick cooking made easier: Tired of food sticking to your non-stick pans? Before cooking, preheat the pan and then rub a small amount of salt on its surface. This trick creates a temporary non-stick layer, making it easier to cook without the food sticking.
5. Homemade air freshener: Skip the store-bought air fresheners with chemicals and make your own natural version. Fill a small spray bottle with water and add a few drops of your favorite essential oil. Shake well and use it to freshen up any room in your home.
6. Easy way to remove pet hair: If you have pets that shed, you know how challenging it can be to remove their hair from furniture or carpets. Use a rubber glove and run it over the surface in a sweeping motion. The static electricity will attract the pet hair, making it easy to gather and dispose of.
7. Revive droopy flowers: If your fresh flowers start to droop, don't despair. Cut the stems at an angle and place them in a vase filled with warm water mixed with a tablespoon of sugar. The sugar provides nourishment, while the warm water helps the flowers absorb it more quickly, reviving them.
8. Quick fix for a squeaky door: Noisy doors can be annoying. Silence them by spraying a little cooking spray or applying a small amount of petroleum jelly on the hinges. Move the door back and forth a few times to distribute the lubricant evenly, and the squeaking will be gone.
9. DIY ice pack: Forgot to buy an ice pack? No worries! Fill a resealable plastic bag with a mixture of water and rubbing alcohol, then freeze it. The alcohol prevents the mixture from completely freezing, resulting in a flexible ice pack that molds to your body.
10. DIY natural cleaning solution: Create your own all-purpose cleaner by combining equal parts white vinegar and water in a spray bottle. This mixture effectively cleans and disinfects various surfaces, including countertops, glass, and stainless steel.

Remember, always exercise caution and use common sense when trying out any hacks or tips. These hacks are intended to provide practical solutions, but individual results may vary. I'm sure you'll find at least 1 tip here that you either haven't heard, or haven't used. Follow me so you can learn more practical, useful and engaging life and kitchen hacks! Also, tying this style of blogging into my main niche to affiliate market innovative kitchen and home gadgets that you would want to have had yesterday, or ones where you would say you were today year old when you learned such and such thing even existed. Thanks for reading my second blog post and hope you enjoyed it!