There’s no end to life’s nuisances, but that doesn’t mean you can’t handle them like a boss. These 15 little tricks will keep you sailing smoothly, ready to meet challenges head-on and look cool while doing it. They’re perfect for dads ready to tackle their children’s awful messes and hectic life at home, or anyone that needs a little more time to themselves.
1. Get rid of paint rub.
If you find that someone’s rubbed against your car with theirs, leaving paint behind, spray it with a little WD-40, let it soak for a few minutes, and then rub it off.
2. Keep your tacos together.
Reinforce a taco shell by laying down a layer of cheese. It will melt, and it will keep your taco from crumbling.
3. Clean your gutters without a ladder.
Attaching a length of PVC pipe to a leaf blower will make for an extended nozzle with no climbing needed.
4. Keep collars in shape and belts rolled in one step.
Roll up your belts and nest them in the collar of a folded shirt. The belt will keep your collar from collapsing, and the collar will keep the belt from uncoiling.
5. Use the lines on a solo cup to measure your booze.
The indented lines on a red Solo cup actually measure out amounts. The very bottom one is one ounce, suitable for liquor, the middle one is five ounces, which is perfect for wine, and the next one after that is for a perfect pint of beer.
6. Spot things more easily.
If you’re looking for something, move your eyes right to left. Your brain will pick up more since you’re not used to reading in this direction.
7. Give yourself a doctorate when booking a hotel.
Hotels are more likely to give better rooms to people with the prefix “Dr.”
8. Leave your dog’s name off their collar.
People do steal dogs, and keeping their name a secret makes it more difficult for them to do so. However, be sure to include your number and email address on their tag.
9. Prevent icy buildup in your freezer.
Spray the areas that are most likely to get covered in ice with cooking spray. Leave it on for about five minutes, then wipe off. The ice won’t stick.
10. Clean your tub naturally.
Cut a grapefruit in half and cover the halves with kosher salt. Wet the tub and sprinkle in about a quarter cup more salt. Rub the grapefruit halves over the tub and fixtures, rubbing in the salt. Rinse and appreciate the shine.
11. Rehydrate your pets more quickly.
Pedialite will replace electrolytes quickly for a dehydrated pet. Water will rehydrate them, but this solution will replace minerals like sodium and potassium.
12. Clean out your headphone jack.
Flatten a paper clip and wrap Scotch tape around the end, sticky side out. Carefully (and gently) insert it into the headphone jack on your phone or computer. The dust inside will stick to the tape.
13. Turn cheap vodka into good vodka.
Run the vodka through a charcoal water filter, like a Brita, four to five times. You’ll notice a difference in taste.
14. Park wherever you want.
Keep the envelope from a parking ticket (make sure it looks like the ones distributed in your area) and stick it on the windshield when you’re parking somewhere you’re not allowed to park. Don’t abuse this one.
15. Make a Wendy’s Frosty.
Add four cups of vanilla ice cream, 1/4 cup of Nesquik chocolate, and 3/4 cup of milk to a blender, and you can make the cold treat at home.
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With these tricks, you can make life a little simpler. Although we advise you not to play too fast and loose with that parking ticket one — that’s just for emergencies!
