1. If your butter is too cold to spread, use a cheese grater
2. Mushrooms can also be sliced easily with an egg slicer
![](https://dgg12aebx0waw.cloudfront.net/110506/dddd12e0e5440ddca9400c98abc32108.jpg)
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![1. If your butter is too cold to spread, use a cheese grater](/fp/static/_d_6f5a56a2-7e23-4473-8a10-f400d1e2ec88.jpeg)
![1. If your butter is too cold to spread, use a cheese grater](/fp/static/_m_6f5a56a2-7e23-4473-8a10-f400d1e2ec88.jpeg)
Make a little pocket inside your watermelon to collect seeds
4. Annoyed that your Post-its always curl up? You’ve been pulling them off all wrong
5. Need a crisp shirt, but don’t have an iron handy?
![4. Annoyed that your Post-its always curl up? You’ve been pulling them off all wrong](/fp/static/_d_6a75165d-6b8a-4e1a-8d11-270b8f2e9696.jpeg)
![4. Annoyed that your Post-its always curl up? You’ve been pulling them off all wrong](/fp/static/_m_6a75165d-6b8a-4e1a-8d11-270b8f2e9696.jpeg)
Steam works pretty well too
6. If you’re drilling into drywall and making a mess, stick a Post-it underneath to collect the dust (instead of having to vacuum later)
![6. If you’re drilling into drywall and making a mess, stick a Post-it underneath to collect the dust (instead of having to vacuum later)](/fp/static/_d_334d8a92-d045-443f-b149-4104ec5dc806.jpeg)
![6. If you’re drilling into drywall and making a mess, stick a Post-it underneath to collect the dust (instead of having to vacuum later)](/fp/static/_m_334d8a92-d045-443f-b149-4104ec5dc806.jpeg)
7. Is your toothpaste tube getting low? Use a bobby pin to squeeze out every last bit
![7. Is your toothpaste tube getting low? Use a bobby pin to squeeze out every last bit](/fp/static/_d_93725b71-0653-486b-ada3-caf96090d439.jpeg)
![7. Is your toothpaste tube getting low? Use a bobby pin to squeeze out every last bit](/fp/static/_m_93725b71-0653-486b-ada3-caf96090d439.jpeg)
8. If you can’t get a stripped screw out, use a rubber band to get a better grip with your screwdriver
![8. If you can’t get a stripped screw out, use a rubber band to get a better grip with your screwdriver](/fp/static/_d_ce319648-39fe-40cf-b883-51e3978a4db7.jpeg)
![8. If you can’t get a stripped screw out, use a rubber band to get a better grip with your screwdriver](/fp/static/_m_ce319648-39fe-40cf-b883-51e3978a4db7.jpeg)
9. Want to cook two pizzas at once? Here’s how to get both to fit
![9. Want to cook two pizzas at once? Here’s how to get both to fit](/fp/static/_d_4f3daeee-7a27-4149-96eb-e8b4dfd6b4fa.jpeg)
![9. Want to cook two pizzas at once? Here’s how to get both to fit](/fp/static/_m_4f3daeee-7a27-4149-96eb-e8b4dfd6b4fa.jpeg)
10. If you want to watch Netflix in bed or while washing dishes, use a few Command hooks for a cheap and easy display
![10. If you want to watch Netflix in bed or while washing dishes, use a few Command hooks for a cheap and easy display](/fp/static/_d_0509413c-c8c0-4fd6-a620-674100751ed6.jpeg)
![10. If you want to watch Netflix in bed or while washing dishes, use a few Command hooks for a cheap and easy display](/fp/static/_m_0509413c-c8c0-4fd6-a620-674100751ed6.jpeg)
11. Command hooks are also handy for making sure your garbage bag doesn’t slip down into the can
![11. Command hooks are also handy for making sure your garbage bag doesn’t slip down into the can](/fp/static/_d_468b16cb-df5d-4e1f-aef1-5e1572889876.jpeg)
![11. Command hooks are also handy for making sure your garbage bag doesn’t slip down into the can](/fp/static/_m_468b16cb-df5d-4e1f-aef1-5e1572889876.jpeg)
12. Don’t want to wait by the oven for your pizza to get crispy? Place someone’s phone in front of the oven and keep an eye on your pizza via video call
![12. Don’t want to wait by the oven for your pizza to get crispy? Place someone’s phone in front of the oven and keep an eye on your pizza via video call](/fp/static/_d_db2afb9b-127a-4224-ba58-80f56bd09cc1.jpeg)
![12. Don’t want to wait by the oven for your pizza to get crispy? Place someone’s phone in front of the oven and keep an eye on your pizza via video call](/fp/static/_m_db2afb9b-127a-4224-ba58-80f56bd09cc1.jpeg)
13. Want chilled wine, but don’t want to water it down with ice cubes? Add some frozen grapes instead
![13. Want chilled wine, but don’t want to water it down with ice cubes? Add some frozen grapes instead](/fp/static/_d_b9dc62ed-9d3f-4380-957a-9b0e588110b0.jpeg)
![13. Want chilled wine, but don’t want to water it down with ice cubes? Add some frozen grapes instead](/fp/static/_m_b9dc62ed-9d3f-4380-957a-9b0e588110b0.jpeg)
14. Not enough space in your kitchen? Put a cutting board on an open drawer for a little extra surface area
![14. Not enough space in your kitchen? Put a cutting board on an open drawer for a little extra surface area](/fp/static/_d_5a8727e0-0c1f-4642-9590-38730b5b4e3f.jpeg)
![14. Not enough space in your kitchen? Put a cutting board on an open drawer for a little extra surface area](/fp/static/_m_5a8727e0-0c1f-4642-9590-38730b5b4e3f.jpeg)
15. No corkscrew? Just use a screw and a pair of pliers
![15. No corkscrew? Just use a screw and a pair of pliers](/fp/static/_d_088c8675-5251-45c7-956d-393ea6a30f57.jpeg)
![15. No corkscrew? Just use a screw and a pair of pliers](/fp/static/_m_088c8675-5251-45c7-956d-393ea6a30f57.jpeg)
16. If you need a cable holder in a pinch, just use a Lego Minifigure
![16. If you need a cable holder in a pinch, just use a Lego Minifigure](/fp/static/_d_8a1816a5-28b4-4231-88c5-b5579386260d.jpeg)
![16. If you need a cable holder in a pinch, just use a Lego Minifigure](/fp/static/_m_8a1816a5-28b4-4231-88c5-b5579386260d.jpeg)
17. Microwave not big enough for two bowls at once? Use a mug!
![17. Microwave not big enough for two bowls at once? Use a mug!](/fp/static/_d_a2b13fde-1e08-4b4d-a990-605ce81187a1.jpeg)
![17. Microwave not big enough for two bowls at once? Use a mug!](/fp/static/_m_a2b13fde-1e08-4b4d-a990-605ce81187a1.jpeg)
18. Large candles look great, but they can be so expensive. Make them last a little longer by putting tea lights inside
![18. Large candles look great, but they can be so expensive. Make them last a little longer by putting tea lights inside](/fp/static/_d_90455fb4-3950-4b39-a990-6b31b1581de1.jpeg)
![18. Large candles look great, but they can be so expensive. Make them last a little longer by putting tea lights inside](/fp/static/_m_90455fb4-3950-4b39-a990-6b31b1581de1.jpeg)
19. Use a baggie to attach your phone to the seat-back table for some in-flight entertainment
![19. Use a baggie to attach your phone to the seat-back table for some in-flight entertainment](/fp/static/_d_1edd8325-a026-4e45-88b9-26a7d8625d6f.jpeg)
![19. Use a baggie to attach your phone to the seat-back table for some in-flight entertainment](/fp/static/_m_1edd8325-a026-4e45-88b9-26a7d8625d6f.jpeg)
20. If you’re wrapping a bunch of presents, pull off a long length of tape, attach it to your work surface, and use scissors to cut it into manageable strips
![20. If you’re wrapping a bunch of presents, pull off a long length of tape, attach it to your work surface, and use scissors to cut it into manageable strips](/fp/static/_d_eaa8e0d3-acf6-4a45-a041-a2073eab04a3.jpeg)
![20. If you’re wrapping a bunch of presents, pull off a long length of tape, attach it to your work surface, and use scissors to cut it into manageable strips](/fp/static/_m_eaa8e0d3-acf6-4a45-a041-a2073eab04a3.jpeg)
21. Constantly misplacing your keys? Use Lego blocks to keep them in one spot
![21. Constantly misplacing your keys? Use Lego blocks to keep them in one spot](/fp/static/_d_5ed59070-ea11-483c-908c-5807a0ee4220.jpeg)
![21. Constantly misplacing your keys? Use Lego blocks to keep them in one spot](/fp/static/_m_5ed59070-ea11-483c-908c-5807a0ee4220.jpeg)
22. Towel racks work well for pot lids, too
![22. Towel racks work well for pot lids, too](/fp/static/_d_78e22de3-3201-4e79-8e7d-f8b34664b43e.jpeg)
![22. Towel racks work well for pot lids, too](/fp/static/_m_78e22de3-3201-4e79-8e7d-f8b34664b43e.jpeg)
23. You can top off the oil in your car without a funnel. Just use a screwdriver
![23. You can top off the oil in your car without a funnel. Just use a screwdriver](/fp/static/_d_9112bea1-02c8-400c-9bae-4b9acedd2456.jpeg)
![23. You can top off the oil in your car without a funnel. Just use a screwdriver](/fp/static/_m_9112bea1-02c8-400c-9bae-4b9acedd2456.jpeg)
24. Place your eggs in a bowl of water to test how fresh they are. The more they float, the older they are
![24. Place your eggs in a bowl of water to test how fresh they are. The more they float, the older they are](/fp/static/_d_c2195ec3-5b76-4635-abdb-5277b2fb1fa8.jpeg)
![24. Place your eggs in a bowl of water to test how fresh they are. The more they float, the older they are](/fp/static/_m_c2195ec3-5b76-4635-abdb-5277b2fb1fa8.jpeg)
25. If you’ve got extra ground meat, pack it in thin, flat sheets before you freeze it. That way it will thaw more quickly when you need to use it
![25. If you’ve got extra ground meat, pack it in thin, flat sheets before you freeze it. That way it will thaw more quickly when you need to use it](/fp/static/_d_e347e377-0805-473e-9b3b-355734a2ca07.jpeg)
![25. If you’ve got extra ground meat, pack it in thin, flat sheets before you freeze it. That way it will thaw more quickly when you need to use it](/fp/static/_m_e347e377-0805-473e-9b3b-355734a2ca07.jpeg)
26. If you ever find yourself in a situation where you need to improvise a sprinkler, just stick a hose into a plastic bottle with some holes punched into it
![26. If you ever find yourself in a situation where you need to improvise a sprinkler, just stick a hose into a plastic bottle with some holes punched into it](/fp/static/_d_95d6216a-fd66-4ba6-9608-aa91c47a0fa4.jpeg)
![26. If you ever find yourself in a situation where you need to improvise a sprinkler, just stick a hose into a plastic bottle with some holes punched into it](/fp/static/_m_95d6216a-fd66-4ba6-9608-aa91c47a0fa4.jpeg)
27. Straightening irons work on more than just hair. They’re great for quickly pressing your shirt collars, too
![27. Straightening irons work on more than just hair. They’re great for quickly pressing your shirt collars, too](/fp/static/_d_c90c3fb9-3a41-4bb8-91ea-d79d1bbedce0.jpeg)
![27. Straightening irons work on more than just hair. They’re great for quickly pressing your shirt collars, too](/fp/static/_m_c90c3fb9-3a41-4bb8-91ea-d79d1bbedce0.jpeg)
28. Those little liquor bottles are the perfect size for a single serving of salad dressing. No need to lug a big bottle around
![28. Those little liquor bottles are the perfect size for a single serving of salad dressing. No need to lug a big bottle around](/fp/static/_d_4fd4c801-8552-4ca6-a50d-05abccde4987.jpeg)
![28. Those little liquor bottles are the perfect size for a single serving of salad dressing. No need to lug a big bottle around](/fp/static/_m_4fd4c801-8552-4ca6-a50d-05abccde4987.jpeg)
29. A cardboard packing crate and a box of crayons will keep your toddler safe and busy for hours, and they won’t destroy your walls in the process
![29. A cardboard packing crate and a box of crayons will keep your toddler safe and busy for hours, and they won’t destroy your walls in the process](/fp/static/_d_ebcf3fff-26d2-4d1c-b32a-674ac7c1156c.jpeg)
![29. A cardboard packing crate and a box of crayons will keep your toddler safe and busy for hours, and they won’t destroy your walls in the process](/fp/static/_m_ebcf3fff-26d2-4d1c-b32a-674ac7c1156c.jpeg)
30. If you need to refer to notes while you’re working on a laptop, use one of those hangers with clips for pants and you can do both at the same time!
![30. If you need to refer to notes while you’re working on a laptop, use one of those hangers with clips for pants and you can do both at the same time!](/fp/static/_d_46fd2480-a03d-4e69-b78a-fca38c3eb7af.jpeg)
![30. If you need to refer to notes while you’re working on a laptop, use one of those hangers with clips for pants and you can do both at the same time!](/fp/static/_m_46fd2480-a03d-4e69-b78a-fca38c3eb7af.jpeg)
31. Keep an emergency $5 bill and list of essential phone numbers under the back case of your phone
![31. Keep an emergency $5 bill and list of essential phone numbers under the back case of your phone](/fp/static/_d_d45e2cbb-35b0-484d-b4d3-4b79d28d4ef4.jpeg)
![31. Keep an emergency $5 bill and list of essential phone numbers under the back case of your phone](/fp/static/_m_d45e2cbb-35b0-484d-b4d3-4b79d28d4ef4.jpeg)
32. If you want your kids to spend some time outdoors in the summer but don’t want to worry about them getting too much sun, put up a tent and turn it into a fun, shady sandbox
![32. If you want your kids to spend some time outdoors in the summer but don’t want to worry about them getting too much sun, put up a tent and turn it into a fun, shady sandbox](/fp/static/_d_9a90331c-b016-483e-a27b-aadc510ff725.jpeg)
![32. If you want your kids to spend some time outdoors in the summer but don’t want to worry about them getting too much sun, put up a tent and turn it into a fun, shady sandbox](/fp/static/_m_9a90331c-b016-483e-a27b-aadc510ff725.jpeg)
33. If you can never remember which side of the car your gas tank is on, just check the fuel gauge. There should be a little arrow that indicates the correct side
![33. If you can never remember which side of the car your gas tank is on, just check the fuel gauge. There should be a little arrow that indicates the correct side](/fp/static/_d_b8d9bf1b-6f9d-4ae0-9dcc-7d540c862dee.jpeg)
![33. If you can never remember which side of the car your gas tank is on, just check the fuel gauge. There should be a little arrow that indicates the correct side](/fp/static/_m_b8d9bf1b-6f9d-4ae0-9dcc-7d540c862dee.jpeg)