Mundane frustrations seem to crop up more often than expected and the accumulation thereof can certainly stand to test one’s patience. Say farewell to these everyday vexations and start living your best life with the following ingenious tips:
Knife block
You’ve finally splurged on that state-of-the art knife set you’ve had your eyes set on for ages, only to find that after a month of being stored in the cutlery drawer, they’re scratched and chipped! Safeguard your culinary assets by creating your very own knife block by gathering wooden skewers together in a box to safely and conveniently store your favourite knives.
Separating eggs
Intimidated by the task of separating an egg yolk? Fear no more! Crack an egg into a plate and with an empty water bottle, gently suck the yolk up. Fuss and fancy free!
Spaghetti matchstick
If you fear burning yourself whilst trying to light a candle wick that’s in a precarious position to reach, an ignited stick of raw spaghetti can be resourcefully used to approach and light the wick in a fail-safe manner.
Straight Collar
Trying to iron out the creases between buttons and collars of garments can be the pits. Try using a hair straightener for these tricky nooks and crannies and never begrudge ironing again.
Pet hair getting you down?
Instead of wasting all your clean lint roller tape, wrap adhesive tape around a paint roller with the sticky surface exposed to roll up any fur around your home.
Insect repellent
Create your own insect repellents to eradicate those creepy crawlies from your home, once and for all:
Pour peppermint oil into an empty spray bottle and use the pump-action to sprits as desired to stave off any unwelcome and ominous spiders.
For an au-natural, organic mosquito spray, craft a cocktail of lavender sprigs and vodka in a spray bottle. Use the pump-action to spray the concoction onto your skin and bid those pesky pests farewell.
Pimple problems
Everyone desires a flawless canvas of skin but sometimes Mother Nature intervenes with perfection. Defy this intercession by smearing a smidgeon of mouthwash onto a budding pimple. The alcohol in the product will dry it up before the critter even has the chance to make its unwanted debut.
Plump Pillows
Flat pillows can be notoriously painstaking on one’s neck. By placing it out in the sunshine for approximately half an hour, any moisture within the pillow filling will dry out, inevitably plumping it up. Return it onto your cosy bed and look forward to a soundless sleep.
Tea tricks
Your lovely pot of daily tea can also serve to support your recycling initiatives:
Brew your used tea bags in a bucket with water and use the weakened broth to water your plants, effectively keeping fungal infections at bay. Alternatively, break open the recycled tea bags and sprinkle the contents onto the base of your plants to fertilise the surrounding soil as well as curbing the presence of garden pests like rats.
Used tea bags can be useful in neutralising lingering odours in your home. Dispense dried tea leaves from a used tea bag into the cat litter or place a couple of dried tea bags at the bottom of your rubbish bin to suppress any undesirable smells.
Dry those eyes once and for all!
By spreading olive or canola oil onto the blade of a knife prior to cutting onions, you’ll never shed another tear whislt chopping those vehement veggies.
If your culinary skills lack the zest and imagination it takes to conjure up a meal of deliciousness, visit myfridgefood.com. By simply typing in the items of food you have available in your kitchen, it will devise a creative selection of tastebud-tantalising dish options for you to rustle up.
Batteries Low
Are your AA batteries running low without replacements? No problem! Substitute them with their smaller AAA counterparts and fill the gap by fitting a small ball of tin foil into the battery’s positive side. Recharge and go!
These life hacks are not only resourceful and inexpensive, they’re bound to free you from tussling away with the redundant toils of life. Executing these helpful tips will also spare you the time to focus more on pursuits that delight and enthrall you.
Date Published: 26 January 2018
