Life hacks are quick, relatively easy, and fun tips to make your life easier. However, simply looking at a photo with the caption "Use a dustpan for…" is not going to make your life much easier. Here are some detailed explanations of the different life tactics and how to use them.
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Method 1 of 10: Becoming a Life Strategist
Step 1. Take some time at night to think about the things you've already done
Think about the things in one day that are completely inefficient, as well as the things you do very efficiently. Think of a better way to do it, then practice it to see if it's a better way.
Maybe you spend too much time showering. You can avoid this by playing a song while you shower, and making sure you get out of the shower as soon as the song finishes playing
Step 2. Take advantage of the wikiHow life strategies
Find how to do things on wikiHow for an even more detailed version. wikiHow provides many articles on life strategy.
Step 3. Search for the keyword (in English) "Simple Life Hacks" on YouTube for more information than listed here
Through YouTube, you can see real people developing and carrying out various life tactics.
Method 2 of 10: Kitchen Life Tricks
Step 1. Place a wooden spoon evenly over the simmering pot to prevent the hot foam from escaping
This method is useful because the bubbles and foam produced by boiling water contain water vapor. If a hot bubble hits something whose temperature is below 100°C, the water vapor will condense (turn back into water) and the surface of the bubble will burst.
Step 2. Use a trouser hanger to clip cookbooks cheaply
Everyone has probably done this. They try to cook a special holiday dish, but have to go back and forth to another room to look at the cookbook. As a result, the food was burnt. To avoid that, clip the cookbook with a trouser hanger, then hang it on the handle of the nearest cupboard.
Step 3. Wrap the drink bottle with moistened tissue paper and place it in the freezer
Squeeze the tissue a little so that the water doesn't drip in the freezer. Then, let it sit in the freezer for fifteen minutes, and then the bottle will be icy cold. This tactic is useful if you use a bottle, or don't have ice in the freezer.
Step 4. Put the pancake batter into the old sauce jar
Storing dough like this will give you a fuss-free container. That way, you can use the next pancake batter without the hassle of covering the bowl and then cleaning any drips from the bowl and stove. Use a funnel to pass the pancake batter through the small holes. Life stratagem bonus: make a funnel out of a bottle!
Step 5. Use a cookie cutter to store the barbecue condiments
These cookie cutters will keep the spices separate from each other, so the mustard won't mix with the mayonnaise. Cleaning it will also be easy.
Step 6. Use a straw to quickly and thoroughly remove the strawberry stalks
This method is not only faster and more efficient, but it can also keep all the excess flesh of the normally cut strawberries intact. Start at the bottom of the strawberry, then push until the stems pop out.
Step 7. When making the lemonade, use tongs to squeeze the lemon completely
Place the lemon halves between the two sides. Press on the side of the tongs normally used to pick up meat. This method will squeeze almost all of the lemon juice. After that, clean it thoroughly.
Step 8. Use dental floss to cut soft objects, such as cakes, cheese, rolls, and fondant.
This flexible thread is thin enough to cut. Hold the era firmly with both hands, then pull through the object to be cut. The same principle applies to using wire to cut clay.
Step 9. Use the top of the water bottle to keep the bread from going stale
Cut off the top of the water bottle or juice bottle. Next, pull the top of the plastic bread bag through the hole in the top of the bottle you just cut. Fold the plastic bag around the opening of the bottle, then close it tightly with the bottle cap so that it is airtight.
Step 10. When dieting, use smaller plates to eat less
You will be helped from thinking that there is more to eat, and limiting the food that is piled up on the plate.
Step 11. Make noodles with a coffee maker
The water in it will approach the boiling point, making the noodles softer and easier to cook. You can cook the noodles in the same amount of time as in the pan. However, don't boil sausages in a coffee maker. This method can also be used for hot dogs.
Step 12. Use a plastic lid as a base for the glass
You don't have a glass base? A flat plastic cap can help! Just put your drink on it and the base is ready. Make sure to clean it before use.
Step 13. Heat the remaining pizza in a skillet or wok with a handle
This will keep the pizza slices from mushy and dry. Add a little oil if you want.
Step 14. When pouring the milk into the cereal, place the spoon upside down in the bowl
This will prevent the milk from splashing out and spilling onto the table.
Step 15. To separate the yolks, use a mineral water bottle
Crack the egg, and lightly press the bottle. Place the mouth of the bottle on top of the egg yolk, then the egg yolk will be sucked into the bottle.
Method 3 of 10: Living Strategies for the Bedroom and Bathroom
Step 1. Install the magazine holder behind the wardrobe door to store the hairdryer
The size fits a hair dryer, and the dryer can be inserted into it. Alternatively, use a clothes hanger, or other sticky hanger that is strong enough.
Step 2. Use coat hangers instead of towel hangers to hang shared towels
Coat hangers take up much less space, and are stronger at holding large towels. Towels also dry faster.
Step 3. Attach magnetic tape to the back of the cupboard door to place bobby pins, hair clips, and other magnetic items such as cosmetic brushes
Use magnetic adhesive to prevent damage to your walls. Make sure all of your clips are magnetized before trying this tip.
Step 4. Place your reading in a self-adhesive plastic bag for worry-free reading
Before trying this trick in the shower, place a piece of paper in a plastic bag and completely submerge it in water. If the paper is wet, the plastic bag is not completely waterproof and is not suitable for use. So it's best to use self-adhesive plastic bags.
Step 5. Avoid hard work, and install the floor brush on the drill and use it as your favorite cleaner
You can clean anything with these tips. As Scrubbing Bubbles puts it, "We work hard so you don't have to!"
Step 6. Hang the lights if your bedroom is small enough
This tip will save space by eliminating the bedside table, while bringing in more light. To do it yourself:
- Prepare the craft wire
- Bend with pliers
- Hang decorative lights on wire
Step 7. Make a cheap hanging basket
Instead of buying ugly beige hanging baskets, use colorful fabrics and sew them with embroidery hoops. Get a fabric pocket or sew a fabric pocket, then fold the top over the embroidery hoop and sew.
Step 8. When painting the room, pour a tablespoon vanilla extract into the paint.
Stir the paint and start painting. Add a teaspoon of cider or vanilla extract per half liter of paint, and mix using a paint stirrer. Once you're done painting, your room won't smell like paint, but smell like pure vanilla.
Method 4 of 10: Lifestyle for Fashion
Step 1. Make Toms shoes (or any shoe) waterproof
Take beeswax (lubricant type), and apply it on your shoes. Make sure all the outside of the shoe is smeared with beeswax, and touch it periodically to see if the beeswax comes off. Use any dryer or heater to melt the wax surface, so it can't be seen.
Step 2. Use a hair straightener to iron the collar
This method is much easier and more effective than picking up an iron, waiting for it to heat up, then ironing everything. Borrow a hair straightener from your girlfriend/sister/wife/daughter, or just buy a cheap one at the nearest pharmacy.
Step 3. Try using white wine to remove red wine stains
Gently soak the cloth in white wine to remove the stain. Test it on a piece of old cloth first, in case it gets dirty even more.
Step 4. Use Windex to recover your patent leather shoes
Windex can be safely used to restore the shine of patent shoes. Spray the dull area, then rub gently until the stain is gone.
Step 5. Put on socks before washing, then pin them together when you wash them so you don't get confused looking for a partner
These tips will keep you from looking for pairs of socks all over the house. Use a safety pin or other object that is waterproof and stays in place when you wash it in the laundry.
Method 5 of 10: Lifestyle for Organizing and Cleaning
Step 1. Use a clean dustpan to fill a container that doesn't fit into the sink enough
Place the tub or other large container on the floor, directly in front of the sink. Place the large end of the dustpan in the sink, so the water can flow easily through it. Place the dustpan handle protruding beyond the sink to allow water to fall into the tub.
Step 2. Use nail polish to color different locks to make them easier to remember
Instead of going to a locksmith and buying colored key duplicates, there are more colorful, lighter, customized, and 'free' options at home. In this respect, nail polish is better than other types of paint. Gel nail polish works great, but any type of nail polish can work.
Step 3. Use a scarf or shoe hanger to organize various cleaning supplies, while keeping them away from children
The bottle fits snugly in, and if you have a hanger that meshes or has a pocket, the label is easy to see. The main benefit, these hangers do not take up space on the floor.
Step 4. Use toothpaste to clean foggy headlights
Start by putting a small amount of toothpaste on the rag, then wipe it in circles until the headlights are coated with toothpaste. With toothpaste, your headlights will stay shiny for up to 2-4 months, unless you use a wax or seal like Opti-coat, Clear coat, or something else on your headlights to block out ultraviolet rays and keep them from fogging up again. Toothpaste is slightly abrasive. So it's naturally good for glossing and covering minor scratches. However, do not use any type of toothpaste that contains cooling crystals or the like, as such toothpaste can damage the surface of the lamp. Regular whitening toothpaste works fine.
Step 5. Remove permanent marker stains
Use a different eraser for each object that is stained with a permanent marker:
- For cloth: Use hand sanitizer.
- For skin: Use alcohol
- For walls: Use hair spray or toothpaste
- For wood: Use alcohol
- For carpet: Use white vinegar
- For dry whiteboard: Highlight with a chalkboard marker.
- For furniture: Use milk
- For ceramic or glass: Use a combination of 1 part toothpaste and 1 part baking soda.
Step 6. Use tennis balls to make easy key chains
Slice the tennis ball without breaking it. Attach the toy eye, then attach the velcro hanger to attach the tennis ball. You can also use these tips for towel hangers, ballpoint pens, or letters.
Step 7. Attach the binder clip to the base of the toothpaste, so that no toothpaste is wasted
These tips are useful for preventing toothpaste from drying out and wasting.
Step 8. Soak the dried paint brush in vinegar for half an hour
The chemicals contained cause the bristles to no longer clump together, then become softer.
Step 9. Make a dustpan from a large milk bottle
First, remove the bottom of the bottle. Then slice the back of the bottle under the handle, cutting it so that it forms a dustpan. This tip is helpful if you've lost your dustpan or need new ones that are (nearly) free.
Method 6 of 10: Parenting Life Strategies
Step 1. If your child's crib is no longer in use, turn it into a writing desk
Take the bed. Next, take one side, and save it for another child or throw it away. Measure the mattress, then find a chalkboard that's the right size. Add hangers to put the desired item.
Step 2. Prevent children from being locked in the bathroom
Tie a rubber band to the key housing. Make a shape like a figure eight, then tie it to each door handle.
Step 3. To prevent the little legs from getting hurt by the trampoline springs, cover the springs with a swimming stick
Cut each swimming stick into quarters, then cut off one side of the stick. The cut doesn't have to be straight, but try to be as straight as possible. This tactic also gives the trampoline a luxurious feel!
Step 4. Place a laundry basket with a small hole in the tub while the kids are bathing so the toys don't drift out
These tips also provide a backrest for your child, as well as a non-slip side for grip.
Step 5. Cover the play table with rags to make a waterproof outdoor picnic table
Buy a roll of rag or plastic and tape it to the table. You can also just cover it with duct tape.
Step 6. Make a temporary changing place from a sheet and a hula hoop
Fold the fabric in half, and roll the top on the hula hoop. Tie a hula hoop to a tree so that your changing room can stand up.
Step 7. Plug the pipette into the baby's pacifier that has been taken out of the handle to give the medicine to the baby
The baby will suck it without realizing that he is taking medicine. Make sure the pacifier is completely cleaned before giving it back to the baby.
Step 8. Make a hammock for the baby with sheets
Position the sheets diagonally, then tie the ends on the table. Tie the other ends over the baby to keep it from falling.
Step 9. Make a necklace with your phone number on it for the kids
Whenever you take the kids out, put a necklace on them. If they get lost in a public place, the listed number can be reached for assistance.
Step 10. Put the swimming stick under the bed sheet of the child who is afraid it will fall
Attach each of the swim sticks to the edge of the bed. Cover and secure the bed with sheets. If your child is about to fall, they will be protected with a swimming stick installed.
Step 11. Use the inflatable pool as a playbox
Cover it with a blanket, and put toys and pillows inside. The best types to work with are those that have a bottom that can also be blown to provide a soft space for the baby to walk.
Method 7 of 10: School Life Strategy
Step 1. If your school blocks a website like YouTube, take advantage of Chrome's Incognito mode to unblock it
Avoid using this mode too often, because your secret could be exposed and the mode will not be used again.
Step 2. To become an expert in school exams, study the hardest material before going to bed.
By falling asleep immediately after studying, your memory will consolidate. Avoid studying all night, but study hard!
Step 3. Improve memory by chewing the same candy you chewed while studying
When you remember something clearly (such as watermelon-flavored gum), you will also remember what you were learning at that time.
Step 4. Write a note twice
If your notes are limited to a single sheet of paper, write them in completely red ink. Then write another note in blue ink on the same sheet. Wear 3D red/blue glasses, and close one eye depending on the text you want to read. This method is completely in accordance with the rules.
Step 5. Use the dollar bill as a ruler
You left your ruler at home but have an American dollar bill? Use the note to measure. The dollar bill is about 15 cm long. Use with care, and only for estimates.
Method 8 of 10: Electronic Life Strategy
Step 1. Use an unused ballpoint pen to keep your charging cable straight
Avoid wasting $100 on a new charger, wrap the spring from the old ballpoint pen directly under the charger to keep the cord from sticking out.
Step 2. Use binder clips to fix the keyboard holder
Fold the metal clip so that it is attached to the sides, then slide the black body of the clip into the square hole at the bottom of the keyboard. This will make your keyboard tilt slightly downwards.
Step 3. Use binder clips to organize your plug wires
Clip the clip to the side of the desk (or computer, book, etc.) Most of the plugs sold in the market have a larger head than the end of the clip, so this method will work for most or all plugs. Say goodbye to the hassle of messy plug wires!
Step 4. Use a roll of toilet paper to arrange the plug wires in the box
For smaller plug wires, just tuck them in a roll of toilet paper to keep them safe. Larger cables can use the spool as a "cable reel". This is a great tip for organizing long plug cables, chargers, headphone cables, or any other plug cable you have.
Step 5. Put your phone in the cup to raise the alarm sound
Tired of falling asleep and missing the alarm sound? By putting the phone in the cup, the sound will be much louder. The principle is the same as using a cup as a loudspeaker. Set it so that the speaker of the phone is facing downwards.
Step 6. Use the old cassette holder as an iPhone or other smartphone stand
Fold one of the covers down and place it upside down. Bigger smartphones like the iPhone 6/6+, Galaxy Note 4 and Nexus 6 may not be enough.
Method 9 of 10: Lifestyle for Shopping
Step 1. Get a refund from Amazon
If you buy something and the price drops within 30 days, Amazon will refund the difference. Email the Amazon customer service link.
Step 2. When shopping without the kids, trace the size of their feet before leaving
Cut the trace. If the trace fits the shoe you are going to buy, your child's foot will also fit.
Step 3. When buying from Apple, add something to your shopping cart, but don't buy it
Leave it for 7-10 days. After that, you will get a 15-20% discount.
Step 4. When buying airline tickets online, clear your browser cache
Browser caches let airlines know what you're looking for and increase their prices. You can save up to IDR 650,000 this way.
Step 5. Carry all your bags up the stairs in one go using the Mommy Hook
Many people are physically able to carry all bags, except plastic bags, with their hands. This hanger gives you a soft surface to hold.
Step 6. Instead of buying your child an expensive canvas to paint on, use a clean pizza box
Many pizza companies are willing to give you extra pizza boxes. Pizza boxes that are white (like Domino's) are best, but colored ones do.
Method 10 of 10: Another Life Strategy
Step 1. If you go camping and can't start a fire, use Doritos
When you're somewhere far from humans and only have a few things to burn, Doritos can be very helpful. Cheetos, Fritos, and others burn well too. The reason is because the snack is basically pure (burnable) hydrocarbons dipped in fat (which can also be burned). Maybe another life ploy is not to eat it anymore?
Step 2. To prevent the ice lolly from melting into the children's hands, use a cupcake holder by sticking the handle of the ice lolly into the center of the container
This easy and quick method requires only one cake tin. The best option is a cake tin with a foil edge, but any container can be used.
Step 3. Tie the plug so that it doesn't unplug by itself
Tie first, then plug the ends. This will prevent the cable from coming loose.
Step 4. Keep your valuables safe on the beach by hiding them in a sunscreen bottle
Use all the sunscreen, then clean the bottle by rinsing it. Place in the dishwasher or soak to remove any remaining oil. Make sure you use an inconspicuous bottle so as not to attract attention.
Step 5. If a bee lands on your skin, simply blow the bee, do not hit or chase it away
That way, the bees won't feel so threatened that they have to sting. When blown, the bees will most likely think that it is a gust of wind.
Step 6. If you forget to bring a spoon, use foil on the lid of the instant noodle package
Roll the foil to form a line, then untwist the ends, making a spoon shape.
Step 7. Place your phone under an empty gatorade bottle (or any other drink of the same nature)
Open your smartphone screen, or use a flashlight app if you prefer. Place the phone under the Gatorade bottle. The environment around you will become brighter quickly because this drink bottle can distribute light. The Gatorade bottle will send the phone's beam of light into a larger space, helping to illuminate a wider area than expected. To create a colored glow, you can use a whole Gatorade bottle.
Tips
- Before starting any project, gather all the necessary materials.
- There's no saying that the tips in this article are the only tactics in life. Don't limit yourself to the tips and tricks mentioned here. Create your own tactics!
- Check out this article to find out some tips for living on the go.
- Use this article for tips on avoiding bad life tactics.
