20 Useful Ideas To Make Your Life Way Easier
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There are so many moments when we see a product and immediately think “I wish I’d known
about that before!” because we can remember a time when we could’ve really used it.
Well, after watching this video, you’ll probably never have to think that again!
Welcome to Jansen’s DIY.
In this video, we’ve created a list of 18 must-have things that you can get today to
make the life of future you a whole lot easier.
#18.
Traction mats.
Whether you live in an area that has sand, mud, or snow, or tend to visit places with
those elements, you never know when you’re going to find your car stuck in one of these!
If your car is stuck in mud or sand, you’re going to need professional help getting out.
Without a tow truck, it might seem impossible, but it’s not.
Traction mats are perfect for situations like this.
They don’t take up a lot of space in the car and are super lightweight, so you can
keep them in the car with you at all times.
Whenever you find your car stuck in anything, whip these bad boys out, stick them under
your tires and just drive away!
No expensive tow truck fees or insane waiting times required!
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#17.
Spice organizers.
When all your spices are in jars, it can be incredibly difficult to figure out which spice
is which when you’re cooking and just makes the entire process so much longer!
A great workaround is to get a nice spice organizer.
These usually come with either printed labels or little chalkboard stickers so you can label
the spices yourself.
You can use the stand it comes with, or put the jars on a rack or in a drawer and you’ll
never have to spend time wondering which one of the 4 red spices is paprika ever again!
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#16.
Weekly to-do list
If you find yourself constantly overwhelmed by the number of little things you need to
get done during the day, it might be a good idea to be able to visually see everything
that needs to be done in an organized way.
Getting a weekly to-do list pad that you can easily stick on your fridge is a great start
to getting organized with your weekly schedule!
This way, every time you go to the fridge, you can take a quick look at everything that’s
pending and you’re more likely to stay on top of everything!
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#15.
Meal prep
People who have insanely long working hours often find themselves unable to eat right.
It’s much more convenient to just order takeout and receive ready-to-eat food without
having to do anything!
But ordering takeout all the time for your staple meals is extremely unhealthy.
One good alternative is to spend a little bit of time on your weekends to meal prep!
This way, all of your meals for the week will be in the freezer, and when you come home,
you’ll have a pre-made meal that’s not unhealthy waiting for you!
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#14.
Pill organizer
Whether you’re taking pills because of a health condition or have to take multiple
vitamins a day, it can take a lot of effort to remember how many of each pill you need
to take, on which day, and at what time!
Add to that the time it takes to open up the bottles and put them back, and you end up
dedicating a significant chunk of your day just to taking your pills!
A better idea is to get a pill organizer and organize your pills beforehand.
Then, every time you need to take your meds, all you have to do is open the relevant container
and take the pills without thinking about it!
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#13.
“Remember to drink” bottles
Staying hydrated is one of the most essential things you need to do for yourself.
Yet too many people go for hours without drinking water because they simply forget!
A good way to stay on top of your water needs is to get a “remember to drink” bottle.
These have sections that either have the time of day or another unit of measurement on them
that will give you a subtle reminder to drink a certain amount of water during the day.
It’s a lot easier to drink enough water using these bottles, and your body will be
forever thankful you did! https://amzn.to/3AcpVtT
#12.
Keychain car escape tool
The main problem with emergencies is that you never know when you’ll find yourself
in one of them.
Getting locked in your car is a forever imminent danger, and with movies showing us every horrific
way we can be stuck in our car waiting for impending doom, it’s a smart idea to have
a keychain car escape tool on hand.
Using one of these, if you ever find yourself locked in a car or stuck in a seatbelt, unable
to get out, you can instantly shatter the window glass and climb out!
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#11.
Sticky note notebook dividers
If you’re just getting into planning or just keep a lot of notes in one notebook,
chances are you spend lots of time trying to figure out just where you wrote that one
note!
Over time, this can get very annoying.
A great way to not have to do that ever again is to get sticky note notebook dividers!
You can easily stick these anywhere you want to section out a notebook and organize your
notes in such a way that it’ll take you seconds to get where you’re trying to go,
every time! https://amzn.to/3rTs3Uv
#10.
Mini steamer
Don’t you hate it when you go to wear that one outfit you hung up for the day, only to
find weird wrinkles all over it?
It can take a lot of time and space to set up a whole ironing board and iron the entire
outfit.
A better way to get rid of those wrinkles is to get a mini steamer!
These are tiny, handheld and easy to use.
Just add water, plug it in and get steaming right away!
These can also be used on delicate, so you’ll never need to go to the dry cleaners to get
them steamed ever again! https://amzn.to/2Vn4Jmi
#9.
Cable clips!
Have you ever had your phone on 1% and been scrambling to untangle your charger cord from
the mess of other cords around it?
It’s a problem that never really goes away, until you do something about it.
To save yourself all that time and energy, and to keep those stress levels down, get
yourself a bunch of cable clips!
These can clip onto your desk or any other surface and neatly hold your charger there
until you need it!
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#8.
The right sneakers
If you’re trying to be more active but feel like you always end up with weird pains in
your feet, ankles, knees or lower back, it could be stemming from the wrong sneakers!
Cheap or low quality sneakers don’t provide enough support and can end up hurting your
body in the long run, and they simply don’t last very long.
A better idea is to get good quality sneakers that are appropriate for the activity you’re
going to be doing and for your feet!
These will protect you in the long run, and future you will be thankful for it!
#7.
Moldable silicone glue
Moldable silicone glue is something you should always have on hand because you never know
when random things in your house will break!
Tape works for flat surfaces, but when it’s something with a totally unique shape like
your charger cord, a leaky faucet or even a plate you love, you can’t exactly tape
it up.
Moldable glue is a better alternative because instead of having to throw away these things
when they break, you can give them a new life! https://amzn.to/3fAUhyo
#6.
An always pan
Love trying out new recipes but tend to run into trouble every time they mention a type
of pan or skillet that you don’t own?
You can get rid of this problem altogether by buying an “always” pan.
The always pan is a frying pan, sauté pan, steamer, skillet, saucier, saucepan, and non-stick
pan all in one!
This way, if you ever want to try out a new recipe, you don’t have to go out and buy
a brand new pan to cook it in!
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#5.
Folding board
One of the best things you can do for yourself is to have your closets organized.
This will make you feel better because there won’t be any clutter and you won’t have
to look for that one shirt you want to wear in an endless pile of clothing!
If you can’t uniformly fold all your clothes, get a folding board and make the folding process
lightning fast!
The folding board allows you to fold your clothes right after they come out of the dryer,
so your closets will be neatly organized without you having to spend lots of time on them!
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#4.
Weighted blanket
Good sleep is really important if you want to make the most of your days.
This is why it’s a good idea to invest in your sleep too!
A weighted blanket works similarly to a therapeutic technique called deep pressure stimulation.
It calms your body, and when you’re feeling completely relaxed, you sleep better!
With a weighted blanket, even if you’re napping, you’re going to wake up feeling
super energized! https://amzn.to/3yINzhr
#3.
Silk bonnet
Don’t you hate it when you’re having a great hair day but already feeling the dread
of knowing that the hair will not last until the next day?
Well, you can actually preserve your good hair day for up to a week!
Just wrap your hair in a silk bonnet and it’ll be protected from all the friction and the
tossing and turning through the night, giving you perfect hair all week!
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#2.
Cooking subscription
Some people want to cook more but just don’t have the time to look through recipes and
buy ingredients.
They get overwhelmed by all the preparation that’s required and end up giving up and
ordering takeout instead.
If you’re one of those people, you might want to get a cooking subscription!
With one of these services, you can get recipes, ingredients, spices, and garnishing delivered
to your home and all you have to do is cook!
These services help you get on track with healthier eating and you can either keep using
them or transition into buying your own ingredients later on!
#1.
Assortment of “car holders”
If you spend a lot of time in your car, it might be a good idea to get a few “holders”
that will make your time in the car a lot easier.
From an air vent phone mount, french fry holders, and sauce holders to entire organizers that
go on the back of your seat, get everything and anything that’s relevant
to your life and you’ll find that your time on the road is a lot more convenient than
ever before! https://amzn.to/2VDFwU6
And that’s a wrap for 18 smart ideas for today that future you will thank you for!
Which one of these is your favorite?
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