- [Voiceover] Life hacking is the art of solving
common problems in an efficient manner.
An today we've put together 10 quick and simple life hacks
for you to MacGyver your way out of any stick situation.
If you want the convenience of a dishwasher tablets
without the inconvenience of an empty wallet,
it's time to make your own.
If you combine one cup of washer soda,
one cup of baking soda, half a cup of salt,
and half a cup of lemon juice, you're well on your
way to dish washing freedom.
Mix it all in a bowl and compact the mixture deep
into some ice cube trays with your thumb.
Stick it in the freezer for a quick turn around.
Empty out the container and
store it in a jar for easy access.
They work great, and end up costing you a lot less
than prepackaged versions.
Super fresh.
We all hate carpet spills especially the greasy ones.
Grab some corn starch from the pantry and sprinkle it
all over the grease spot.
Let it sit and do it's job for 15 to 20 minutes.
The corn starch will absorb the liquids like
nobody's business.
And for clean up, just vacuum up the remaining mess
and call it a day.
Admit it we all have a drawer like this right.
Right.
Cone on empty toilet paper rolls can be quite useful
when dealing with cables that have been in time itself.
First radio recycling for some empty TP tubes.
Gather and fold up your cables
in a semi respectable fashion.
slide the bundle of similar cables
right into the tube to hold it together
and then label it with a marker.
With just a few minutes of work
you'll save yourself a ton of time in
the future when you need to locate
that special connect, thanks to the paper rolls.
Did you know that according to the original patent filed
in 1891, the correct way to
hang toilet paper is over the front.
Which way do you roll?
Now this one might be a bit of a stretch,
so bounce with me here.
If you have a leaky shower head or faucet, it's possible
your connections just aren't sealed well.
Now not a lot of people have plumber's tape laying around.
But you might have some rubber gloves used for cleaning.
Snip off a small portion of glove,
and wrap it around the threading,
where your leak is a current.
Now just screw all the parts back together.
And fired up for a nicely sealed solution
to your pesky problem.
How about getting rid of that plain old cardboard
tissue box and making something more unique.
Grab a mason jar and take it outside
for a little rattle can action.
Put a decent coat of spray paint on the jar
and the lid.
Then let it all dry for about 15 to 20 minutes.
Grab your box of tissues and remove about
one third of the box while keeping them
all folded up as they were.
Squeezed them directly into the jar carefully
prop out one to serve as a start.
Just place the lid back on and
the tissue holder is complete.
Adding a little style to your boring tissue situation.
If you want to get rid of insects
in a quick and natural way, it's simple.
Mix two tablespoons of sugar, two tablespoons of syrup,
in two tablespoons of honey.
Stir it heavily in a bowl and then microwave
it for 45 seconds.
Once you pop it out, give it a little bit
more of a stir and let it cool.
Cut out several strips of paper from a grocery bag,
And slowly and carefully run the strip right
through the mixture.
Once you're done go ahead and take a paper clip
and pop it through the back to use as a hook.
Hang it up to dry for just a bit,
to get rid of all that excess mixture.
And then take it outside and set your trap.
You'll probably catch all kinds of things with this.
Just be sure to place it far enough
from where anyone will be sitting.
If you have a lot of oddly shaped glassware
you most likely know the struggle of
trying to get them nice and clean.
If soaking won't fix the problem,
try some effervescent tablets like Alka-seltzer.
After a quick fizzing in a few minutes of
saturation all the weird stain should start lifting
from the glassware.
After a quick rinse it should be left sparkly and fresh.
While stainless steel won't rust or discolor,
it sure can collect grease like a champ.
If you want to restore that shine, and
get rid of the gunk, simply place your pot
or pan on the stove and cover the bottom of the pan
with some vinegar.
Set the stove top to high and bring it
to a heavy boil.
Boiling until you notice the gunk starting to break off.
Take it off the stove.
Let it cool.
And then add some baking soda and give it a light
scrubbing with a brush.
This will get rid of any stragglers left behind.
That's it, no steel wool needed here.
I love making scrambled eggs, but I hate all the dishes
that come with it.
Reduce your dish footprint by using a cocktail shaker
for your scrumptious scrambles.
Just crack the eggs directly into the holder.
Add a little milk, salt and pepper.
And party on in egg delicious ecstasy with no forks
or bowls needed.
Fry your eggs right into the pan
and enjoy yourself a healthy breakfast.
Whether it's your fridge or your garbage can,
you gotta funky smell in your house
and you can't seem to shake it.
After you've brewed a delicious cup of joe,
gather up the grounds and pour them into a dryer sheet
for a little extra olfactory power.
Tie off the top and toss your sashe,
right into the belly of the best.
In a few short hours,
that swampy smell will subside.
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