A Tape Measure Of Multiple Talents
Have you ever noticed different markings on your tape measure? Have you ever wondered why it has different features than just the average ruler? We were surprised to learn just how much more the tape measure can do!
If you see this black diamond marking on a tape measure that's specifically for spacing I-beam “timbers.” It appears on a tape measure every 19 3/16” and is useful because several wood-product manufacturers offer I-beam “timbers” to substitute for solid lumber floor joists. These next hacks will get you cooking in the kitchen! Be prepared to taste success with our amazing tricks!
Old Fashioned & Brilliant
Have you ever noticed the hook on the back of your shirt? It’s tiny, and you could easily miss it! Did you think it was an accident by the fashion designer? This is actually a brilliant trick to save you time with laundry!
Made popular by sailors with limited space, this hook is for hanging your clothes. Don’t waste time with a million hangers when you can easily get five shirts on one hanger and walk out the door quicker! This next hack will save you time at the gas station!
What Is That Tiny Arrow?
Have you ever driven into the first available gas station spot, only to realize your fuel tank is on the other side? Waiting for other cars to move or worse, having to circle and wait longer for your turn is a huge time waste! With this hack, you’ll never be confused again!
It’s been right in front of you the entire time! Look on your car dash and notice the tiny gas icon. There will be an arrow directing you to the right or left side of your car. This is pointing out which side your fuel tank is on. Don’t waste another minute and check out our next useful hack!
Look Below The Bottle
Have you ever appreciated the shape of a wine bottle? The curve and length of the neck, met with the sturdy base? Have you ever wondered what is up with the mound that goes inwards and why the bottle isn’t flat? This part of the bottle is called a “punt” or a “kick up,” and you’ll be glad it’s there!
This slight modification will actually help protect your wine in case it’s dropped or accidentally falls. Furthermore, when it comes time to clean a bottle, the water will run around the punt and maximize that fresh glass feeling!
Tiny Pockets-Big Purpose
Have you ever wondered why there are tiny pockets in your jeans? Besides the tiny pockets, why do they have their own metal studs? Those tiny brass buttons are actually called rivets, and they matter a lot more than you realize. They were created after a customer complaint to Levi Strauss in 1872!
A frustrated tailor named Jacob Davis wrote to the company and said he used their denim material to make clothes for miners. He was frustrated because pockets and seams would easily rip due to the heavy nature of the miners' tools. He began installing rivets to offer more support! Find out how Levi Strauss responded to this genius invention on the next slide!
Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed
Instead of ignoring this sage advice in 1873 Levi Strauss saw an opportunity! They set up a partnership with Davis and created a patent! Now the company would make sure that all their clothing was backed up and guaranteed to have “Improvement In Fastening Pocket Openings.”
The improvement was a big success, and the company continued to soar in popularity with its durable fabric. Considering how considerate the manufacturers are, we still don’t understand the terrible small pocket of inconvenience! Find out the real reason behind this tiny front addition.
Check The Time - Call For Safety
In 1879 Levi released their first pair of casual denim blues, and this tiny pocket was designed to keep a gentleman’s pocket watch safe. As time went by, the fashion changed, and Levi’s adapted - but the pocket remained. It became a safe place for a quarter or to write down an address where you were going.
As fashion evolves, we’re excited to see what kind of pockets will be designed next! This next life hack is for our fashionistas that can thread the needle and mend a patch. Do you realize that your favorite designers are giving you their fabric for any potential tears? Find out how next!
Don’t Throw This Away!
If you have ever found a tiny bag in a new dress or shirt and tossed it in the trash, you’re making a terrible error! The tiny packet will normally include a button and the fabric from your new clothing item. You might think this is for clutch repairs, but the main reason will surprise you!
This is a sample piece of fabric for you to wash. If any damage happens to the fabric, then it’ll spare you from making any mistakes with your new clothing! Thinking back on how many dresses or shirts we could have saved deserves a moment of silence! This next useful hack will make you realize how much more a simple tape measure can do!
It Can Do What?!
Have you ever noticed that your saucepan has a hole in the handle? Many people will use this to hang their pots and pans, but it has a second use to help with kitchen mess and sauce drips! After you are done stirring, we always wonder where to put down our wooden spoon.
The hole in your saucepan is a natural spoon holder! This means it's always exactly where you need it and your counter stays cleaner while you cook! We didn’t realize how much more one saucepan could do, but would you believe us if we said it could also help peel vegetables? Find out how on the next slide!
Garlic Peeled Like A Pro
When you take the skin off with your hands, it can be hard to lose the scent or the sticky skin that won't get off your palms and fingertips. Pick up your closest saucepan and watch in amazement as it peels the garlic for you!
Put the whole garlic into the pan and cover it with the lid. Give it a firm good shake for a couple of minutes. When you open the lid, the garlic will have separated and peeled away its skin leaving fresh chunks ready for cooking! It might take a couple of good shakes to get everything ready, and here’s one more trick we didn’t know our sauce pots we’re capable of!
Hard-Boiled Life Hack
Remember, to use this life hack; your pot must already be cooled down enough for you to touch! After you have hard-boiled eggs, fill the pot with cold water and place the lid back down. Give the pot a firm shake, and when you open the lid, the shells will be partially removed.
Easy clean-up since everything was still in the pot, and now your eggs are ready to go! The next time you’re on an airplane, don’t be alarmed if you notice this tiny detail. This tiny hole is actually a scientific lifesaver, and you should feel safer once you spot it!
Airplane Windows
Airplanes are pretty cool and are a great example of scientific greatness! Do you understand how air pressure works when you’re up in the sky? As the plane takes off, the cabin air pressure would drops, but thanks to the windows everything stays balanced for passengers and crew!
An airplane window is designed with three layers. The outer pane will handle the natural pressure of the skies while the middle pane has our trustworthy “bleed hole” and regulates our cabin pressure. Are you concerned about where your can is coming from? Learn how to drink safely with our next tip!
A Perfect Fit
Even though it’s not the best for the environment, sometimes the top of a can is too dirty not to use a straw! If your can looks particularly gruesome, check out this easy life hack for how to keep your straw safe from going under!
Pull the pop tab up and then swing it around to block the opening of the can. Your straw will perfectly fit through the round edge in the can. Sip away with no worries but don’t forget to recycle all products after your refreshing beverage! Do your earbud wires annoy you? Use our next life hack to enjoy the tunes with no troubles!
Earphone Dangle
We’re all using earphones these days to listen to music, podcasts, or take important calls. Do you struggle with the cord moving around from your ear? Try this simple trick and let it be out of sight and out of mind.
Instead of putting the earbud into your ear, go around from behind your ear and leave the cord along your ridge. The cord will be held in place, and you won't be bothered with the fabric tickling your earlobe or cheek as you continue your day. This next hack helps with moving and unpacking! Find out how on the next slide!
Packed And Perfect
We wish we had learned the hack before because it’s brilliant. Everyone struggles with moving, but with two garbage bags, you can feel the worry wipe away. For this hack, make sure your garbage bags have drawstrings and wrap your clothes while still hung in the closet.
Your clothes become easily portable and even easier to unpack. Plus, because the clothing is clean, you can still reuse the bags for their original purpose! This next hack is for a quick band-aid fix. Don’t ever waste time getting a new band-aid again!
Stuck In Perfect Health
We’ve all had annoying cuts and scrapes in places that make band-aids almost impossible to stick. With this simple hack, you’ll save time constantly reapplying and have a healed finger in no time. Don't waste another minute before you learn this quick snip that will help you heal!
Open the band-aid but before you take the protective paper away, cut the band-aid sides in half. This will allow you to adjust how the band-aid holds to your skin. Our next hack will help re-organize the chaos of your freezer! This means more room for ice cream!
Frozen Veggies In A Row
Most freezers will come with a shelf in the middle. Even with all your different Tetris style attempts, it’s a struggle to fit everything in! If you keep frozen vegetables or fruit, then this tip is for you! Your freezer might look like an Office Depot, but you'll thank us when you have so much room!
Using large binder pins, get your veggies connected to the shelf and leave the top free for more storage. This next tip requires one piece of spaghetti and your favorite scented candles. Don’t burn your fingers embracing the perfect scent. Find out how to keep your wick burning in the next life hack!
Spaghetti Scented Relaxation
We love the cozy effect lighting a candle can have but always struggle to light the wick when it's too low. Grab a piece of uncooked spaghetti and use this to light your candle. The spaghetti is the perfect long tool and won't risk burning your fingers.
While you’re relaxing in your room, take a look at your closet. Have you got too many shirts to count and are running out of storage space? Let us show you how to maximize storage with just a few shower rings and patience!
A Ring For Every Occasion
This hack works with any article of clothing that has straps. It is best suited for dresses or tank tops. Instead of folding or giving each item of clothing their own hanger, drive to your local dollar store and pick up extra shower rings.
Open the ring and put it on the hanger but before you close it, slip on one item of clothing. You’ll save so much room that it might actually be time to go shopping for more clothes! The best part about travel is the chance to watch all your favorite Netflix shows from your phone finally. Instead of holding it the entire journey, use our next useful hack for a hands-free experience.
Zipped Into Place
This hack is great for anywhere that has a drop-down tray table in front of you. Slide your cell phone into a ziplock plastic bag, or wrap it in cellophane but make sure there is extra leftover. Open the lock where your tray table drops down, slide in the zip lock bag or excess plastic.
The tray table lock will hold your phone in place, so you don’t have to worry about holding it for your entire journey. No one wants to do more than one trip with groceries, but we’ll teach you a useful hack that no one will even be able to see. Find out how to maximize your strength on the next slide.
Carabiner Side Kick
You’ve just had a successful grocery trip, but now you're struggling to bring everything in the house. Don’t waste your time with multiple trips; just grab your carabiner and impress your neighbors with sheer strength!
Link all the bags onto the carabiner and lock them into place. Then you have a convenient grab handle to walk everything indoors. How quickly can you make a snack now that you aren’t running back and forth for ten minutes? Do you have a favorite pair of jeans with a broken zipper? Our next hack will guarantee you can keep wearing them!
The Best Pair
The best thing about denim is the longer you wear it, the more it gets broken in and softer. Unfortunately, if you have worn and washed one pair too much, the zipper might get damaged or not work as well.
Don’t throw away your favorite pants! Instead, find a keychain loop and thread it through the zipper. The keychain will click onto the pants button and then be locked in place by the natural design of your jeans! We love this next hack because it lets us recycle!
A Box Of Organized Chaos
We all have one drawer or box full of loose cords. We’re not sure what they belong to but know the minute we want to throw them away; we’ll magically need one. Instead of letting everything tangle in a ball, use this hack and sort it out, so you always know what each item is.
Using an old box and toilet paper rolls, write on the outside any details you know about the cords. This can include what the ends connect to or the length of the cord. Then wrap the cord and stick it into the tube. When you place it in the box, everything is locked into place, and you also know what everything is with a simple peek!
We Can’t Wait To Taco Bout It!
Tacos are one of our favorite foods! The only downside is trying to keep our hard shells intact and not falling over on our plates! Try out this tip the next time you don’t want to miss a single crumb of delicious food.
Using your fork, you just need to balance the middle prongs into the middle of the shell. It will automatically act as an anchor and hold the taco in place. This next hack is great when you have a stubborn jar that just won't open!
Duct Tape To The Rescue
We all have stubborn jars, but if you live alone or find yourself unable to open one, don’t panic! All you’ll need is duct tape and watch your strength increase tenfold! Wrap the tape halfway around the lid, leaving a tail for you to hold onto.
Making sure you are going in the natural direction the jar would open, grip the tail and bottom of the jar, and begin to pull. Watch as magic the lid turns and opens. Enjoy your delicious jams or peanut butter with no one's assistance but your own!
Keeping Perfect Posture
Here’s another tip for your winter boots to make sure they don’t topple! All you’ll need is one foam noodle, but be prepared to cut it up! Measuring the height of the boot, cut the noodle to fit inside. The noodle will naturally keep the boot upright, which will also help preserve your boots in-between seasons.
Regardless of the season, everyone hates trying to find where the tape roll ends. It's a constant struggle, but with our next useful life hack, you’ll worry no more. Do you have a spare paper clip? Read on and see how easy this useful hack can make your life!
Always Find The Spot
How many times have you picked up a roll of tape and spent precious minutes trying to figure out how to open the roll? It's a constant battle, and you’ll normally lose some tape in the process. With this simple hack, that behavior is a thing of the past.
Simply put the paper clip onto the end of your tape and let it hold your place until you need it again. The paperclip can be removed and reused countless times, so you don’t need to worry about buying more. Do you have a metal straw handy? This next hack gets a bit fruity!
Strawberry Straw Surprise
This life hack works best with a metal straw, but any straw will suffice. It can be tough to get all the leaves off your strawberries, especially if you're trying to make a fruit platter or a smoothie. Stick the straw through the middle, and when it pokes out the other end, it will take care of the leaves and strawberry core.
Now you have a tasty treat or elegant fruit platter ready at your disposal. In between holidays and birthdays, wrapping paper can make a huge mess and unroll everywhere. Keep your closet and art spaces neat with one handy trick on the next slide!
Reuse & Recycle
As we’ve mentioned in previous tips and tricks, keeping your toilet paper rolls can help you later! We love any useful life hack that also lets us recycle! For this trick, cut the rolls in half and use them to cuff the wrapping paper.
The roll around the paper won't cause a mess in the cupboard until you need to use it again. This is pretty clever but still won't help you remember to go Christmas shopping early! Our next hack involves dental floss. Do you have any guesses about what we're doing with this sweet trick?
The Perfect Slice
Everyone struggles to cut the perfect slice of cake. You want to make sure there's enough for everyone and also that the pieces are even. Dental floss provides a unique opportunity to cut without having to serve the cake. This means you can properly map out how you divide up the dessert.
You’ll need enough dental floss to stretch past the dessert and also hold it taut in your hands. Then all you do is pull the floss down the dessert. Bakers will also use this trick to cut the cake vertically for making layers and frosting in between! This next useful hack gives you a blueprint for tough decisions!
Why Didn’t I Think Of That?
Are you hanging something and need exact measurements? This simple hack will make sure that you know exactly where everything needs to go. Take a photocopy and tape that to the wall so you can follow the exact dimensions.
If you are hanging something that can't be photocopied, don’t worry. You can also put toothpaste on the back of the item and leave an imprint on your wall. Toothpaste will easily wipe off and not leave any damage or traces. This next hack might prove you’ve been doing something wrong your entire life. Do you dare find out what it is?
The Correct Way To Eat A Cupcake
Cupcakes are the perfect amount of dessert, but it can be a struggle with crumbs and making sure every piece has icing. It’s probably because you’ve been eating cupcakes wrong! The best way to enjoy this tasty dessert is actually by cutting it in half.
You’ll want to remove the top part of the cupcake with the icing and flip it onto the bottom half. Now you have a cupcake sandwich with icing in every bite! Do you know any other foods you’re eating wrong? We guarantee you might be cooking your spaghetti noodles wrong from the start!
The Elegance of Spaghetti
Spaghetti is long and glorious noodles that are meant to be twirled when cooked and eaten. How can you do either of those things when your break the noodles in half to fit in the pot? If you don’t have a pot big enough for the noodles to fit vertically, what about horizontally?
Try this trick next time you’re cooking the famous noodle and keep the long delicious length we all love! This last food is popular with sports fans! We don’t want you to waste a bite, especially when it’s finger-licking good!
The Art Of A Chicken Wing
It’s happened to everyone. You get a juicy chicken wing but can’t seem to get all the meat due to the bones. Instead of wasting this tasty treat, find out how to eat chicken wings properly. With the wing in your hands, gently twist until you feel the bones snap. You should be able to pull both the bones out and enjoy all the meat after!
Which one of our life hacks is your favorite? From organizing your closet to ways that will help you enjoy your favorite foods, our list has you covered! Don’t waste any more valuable time not enjoying the things you love!