{"id":5607,"date":"2021-05-28T18:46:06","date_gmt":"2021-05-28T18:46:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alternatech.net\/?p=5607"},"modified":"2021-06-02T16:42:40","modified_gmt":"2021-06-02T16:42:40","slug":"amazing-hacks-top-list-that-will-help-your-life-better-faster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/amazing-hacks-top-list-that-will-help-your-life-better-faster\/","title":{"rendered":"Amazing Hacks Top List &ndash; That Will Help Your Life Better &amp; Faster"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='\"contentbarheader\"'>\n<div class='\"dek\"'>\n<h2><span style='\"font-size:'>These life hacks will make your daily to-dos (plus a few random projects) so much easier!\n\n\n<div class='\"listicle-card\"' data-comscore-tracked='\"true\"'>\n<div data-comscore-tracked='\"true\"'>\n<h2>Pasta Lighter\n</h2><p>We\u2019re sure you\u2019re stocking up on sweet smelling candles to make your home extra cozy for the colder months. But, if your candles are burning too low to reach the wick, there\u2019s no reason to go without your favorite scent. Instead of burning your fingers, light a piece of uncooked spaghetti. It\u2019ll reach into those deep candles and burn long enough to light the candles on grandpa\u2019s birthday cake!\n</p><p><img fetchpriority='\"high\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"' wp-image-5608 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/05%5C/FH19DJF_591_08_089-300x300.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"470\"' height='\"470\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/FH19DJF_591_08_089-300x300.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><h2>Remove Highlighter Stains\n</h2><p>Ever wish you could remove highlighter marks from a book? Lemon juice fades highlighter enough to make it virtually undetectable. Cut a lemon in half and get some juice on a cotton swab. Run the swab over the highlighted text and watch the color fade.\n</p><p>Lemon juice from a container also seems to do the trick. Though not quite as well on the pieces we tested, and the older the mark, the more stubborn it is to remove.\n</p><p>&ndash;&gt; Read more <strong><a href="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/jqpv%5C%22">The Incredible Hacks with Ziplock\u00a0\n<p><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"' wp-image-5609 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/05%5C/FH19JAU_596_08_007-300x300.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"514\"' height='\"514\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/FH19JAU_596_08_007-300x300.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><h2>Keep Seeds Fresh\n</h2><p>If you don\u2019t use up all of your seed packets, store them in an airtight container with silica packets to keep them fresh for next year.\n</p><p><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"' wp-image-5610 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/05%5C/FH19JAU_596_08_035-300x300.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"517\"' height='\"517\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/FH19JAU_596_08_035-300x300.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><h2>Fog-Free Mirrors\n</h2><p>Prevent your bathroom mirror from fogging up after a hot shower with car wax. Apply a small amount of car wax to the mirror, let it dry, then buff with a soft, dry cloth.\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"' wp-image-5611 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/05%5C/FH19APR_593_08_002-300x300.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"516\"' height='\"516\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/FH19APR_593_08_002-300x300.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n</p><h2>Easy Way to Disinfect Legos\n</h2><p>Children\u2019s toys are a breeding ground for germs. A dishwasher makes quick work of disinfecting toys that are washable, like Legos. To quickly clean Legos:\n</p><ol>\n<li>Drop the Legos in a laundry bag to keep them contained.\n</li><li>Run your dishwasher as usual.\n</li><li>But, remove the Legos before the drying cycle, letting them air dry completely on a towel.\n\n<p>This method also works well for other treasures like seashells, dish brushes, rags and sponges.\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' wp-image-5612 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/05%5C/FH19MAY_594_08_067-300x300.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"562\"' height='\"562\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/FH19MAY_594_08_067-300x300.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><h2>Renew Your Furniture in Minutes\n</h2><p>My son plastered all of the furniture in his room with stickers from skate shops, arenas and gumball machines. Once he moved out, I wanted to use his furniture in the new guest room, without the stickers. I peeled off all the stickers using a putty knife in combination with hair dryer, to soften the adhesive. Some are harder to remove than others, but I had them all off in a couple hours. \u2013 Steve Winter\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"' wp-image-5613 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/05%5C/FH19JAU_596_08_049-1200-300x300.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"526\"' height='\"526\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/FH19JAU_596_08_049-1200-300x300.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><h2>Get Wrinkles Out of Your Laundry with Zero Effort\n</h2><p>Ditch the time-consuming iron or handheld steamer to get wrinkles out of a shirt or slacks. Throw a few ice cubes or a wet washcloth in the dryer with your wrinkled clothes. As the ice melts and the water turns to steam, it will remove the wrinkles. This trick isn\u2019t as effective with heavier clothing but is a miracle for lighter fabrics. The best part is that you don\u2019t have to set the dryer for longer than 10 minutes for it to work.\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"' wp-image-5614 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/05%5C/FH19DJF_591_08_113-300x300.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"548\"' height='\"548\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/FH19DJF_591_08_113-300x300.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><h2>Dryer Lint Fire Starter\n</h2><p>To properly build a fire, you need to have tinder (easy-lighting material), kindling (finger-size sticks) and fuel (logs). We all have a readily available supply of tinder: dryer lint! To make fire starters, I stuff empty toilet paper tubes with dryer lint. My dryer lint \u201clogs\u201d light quickly and easily burn long enough to light up the kindling. And I don\u2019t have to resort to lighter fluid!\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"' wp-image-5615 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/05%5C/HANDY_HINTS_060418_030-300x300.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"514\"' height='\"514\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/HANDY_HINTS_060418_030-300x300.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><h2>How to Double Your Resealable Bags\n</h2><p>This might be the coolest way to turn sandwich-size bags into snack-size bags! Here\u2019s how to do it:\n</p><p>Heat up an old butter knife with a lighter and slice the bag in half. The hot knife cauterizes the edges of the two new bags. The cauterized edges are as strong as the factory sealed edges! \u2013 Julia Trenton.\n</p><p>&ndash;&gt; Read more: <strong><a href="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/yksz%5C%22">Surprising Ways To Use (Or Reuse) A Dryer Sheet\n<p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"' wp-image-5616 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/05%5C/FH19JAU_596_08_011-1200-300x300.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"500\"' height='\"500\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/FH19JAU_596_08_011-1200-300x300.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><h2>Instant Picture Frame Bumpers\n</h2><p>Stop wall frames from slipping out of place and scratching the wall paint by putting small dots of hot glue on the back corners of the frame. The hot glue not only prevents movement, but it also holds the picture away from the wall to prevent scratches and nicks.\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"' wp-image-5617 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/05%5C/HANDYHINTS_062118_020-300x300.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"532\"' height='\"532\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/HANDYHINTS_062118_020-300x300.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><h2>Clean Up Paint in Carpet\n</h2><p>I used to think dropping a loaded paintbrush on the carpet meant replacing the carpet, until a former foreman told me this little tip. Pour some denatured alcohol onto a rag and scrub away the paint. Use a rag that is as close in color to the carpet, as the alcohol can transfer some of the rag\u2019s color to the carpet. \u2013 Tom Gerdowsky\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"' wp-image-5618 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/05%5C/FH19APR_593_08_008-300x300.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"483\"' height='\"483\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/FH19APR_593_08_008-300x300.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><h2>Lampshade Lint Roller\n</h2><p>Fabric lampshades are magnets for dust and pet hair. You can\u2019t just throw them in the washing machine, so what do you do? I\u2019ve found that a lint roller works really well. Be careful though, as lampshades are fragile and can even become brittle. A torn lampshade is worse than a dirty one.\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"' wp-image-5619 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/05%5C/HANDYHINTS_062118_022-300x300.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"490\"' height='\"490\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/HANDYHINTS_062118_022-300x300.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><h2>Remove Gum from Carpet\n</h2><p>When gum freezes, it gets brittle and easily breaks apart. So, if you have gum stuck in your carpet, freeze it to remove it quickly and neatly.\n</p><ol>\n<li>Place a sandwich bag filled with ice cubes on top of the gum and wait about a half hour.\n</li><li>When the gum is frozen, break it apart and pull it out of the carpet. No trace left behind.\n\n<p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"' wp-image-5620 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/05%5C/FH19APR_593_08_095-300x300.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"604\"' height='\"604\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/FH19APR_593_08_095-300x300.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><h2>Healthy Plant Hydration\n</h2><p>Water settling at the bottom of pots can lead to root rot. To combat this problem, cut up old sponges and put them in the bottom of the pot. The sponges retain moisture and create necessary air space. They also help prevent water from flushing out the bottom. The sponge acts as a water reserve and keeps soil moist longer.\n</p><p>And here are <strong><a href="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/e70q%5C%22">Brilliant Balcony Garden Ideas that will be useful for you &lt;3\n<p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"' wp-image-5621 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/05%5C/FH19DJF_591_08_022-300x300.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"605\"' height='\"605\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/FH19DJF_591_08_022-300x300.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><h2>Your Shoes Will Look New\n</h2><p>All you need is an old toothbrush and a little toothpaste to get your old sneakers looking like new! Non-gel white\u00a0toothpaste works great for cleaning white-soled sneakers (colored toothpaste may stain rather than clean sneakers). Apply toothpaste to an old toothbrush and then work the paste into the dirty spots. Leave the toothpaste on the shoes for about ten minutes, and then wipe it off with a damp towel. Repeat the process if necessary.\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"' wp-image-5622 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/05%5C/HANDY_HINTS_060418_019-300x300.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"554\"' height='\"554\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/HANDY_HINTS_060418_019-300x300.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><h2>Use This Simple Hack to Save Your Phone Charger\n</h2><p>To make your otherwise fragile phone charger last for more than a couple of weeks, try out this simple hack! Start by removing the spring from a pen. Next, stretch one end of the spring out a bit so it can fit around the charger cable. You might need to use pliers for this. Now, wind the spring around the cable until it is completely on the charger cable. Next, take appropriately sized heat shrink tubing and slip it over the phone charger and spring. Use a lighter to warm the heat shrink tubing until it conforms around the charger and spring.\u00a0This simple hack will keep the cord from breaking any further or from even breaking in the first place!\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"' wp-image-5623 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/05%5C/HANDYHINTS_042618_003-300x300.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"504\"' height='\"504\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/HANDYHINTS_042618_003-300x300.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><h2>Effectively and Safely Sweep Up Glass\n</h2><p>Everyone who has ever swept the floor with a standard broom and dustpan knows about that annoying line of dust. It\u2019s the line that just won\u2019t disappear no matter how many times you try and sweep it up. To get rid of this annoying line, simply tape the front of the dustpan to the floor with blue painters tape, so no residue will be left on the floor. It will seal and cover the gap between the floor and your pan.\n</p><p>This handy hint also works great for sweeping up more menacing items like glass. The dustpan and tape combo will ensure that all of those little glass shards will be in the pan and not on the floor.\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"' wp-image-5624 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/05%5C/P1022733_EDITED-300x300.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"589\"' height='\"589\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/P1022733_EDITED-300x300.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>source: familyhandyman\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>These life hacks will make your daily to-dos (plus a few random projects) so much easier! Pasta Lighter We\u2019re sure you\u2019re stocking up on sweet smelling candles to make your home extra cozy for the colder months. But, if your candles are burning too low to reach the wick, there\u2019s no reason to go without\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5626,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[96,39,30,46,6,31,32],"class_list":{"0":"post-5607","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-tie-life-style","8":"tag-diy-home","9":"tag-home-organization","10":"tag-household-hacks","11":"tag-life-hacks","12":"tag-life-style","13":"tag-tips","14":"tag-tricks"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Anh-ghep-Trang-Xanh-duong-va-Vang-Hien-dai-Cam-nang-Van-hoa-Cong-ty-Bai-thuyet-trinh-2.png","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5607","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5607"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5607\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5626"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5607"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5607"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5607"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}</p></a></strong></p></li></ol></a></strong></p></li></ol></a></strong></p></div></div></span></h2></div></div>