30 Awesome Life Hacks to Make Everyday Tasks Easier
21 Clean Out Your Closet with a Simple Hanger Trick
21. Clean Out Your Closet with a Simple Hanger Trick: So one of my summer bucket list items is cleaning out my closet. And as we all know, I’ve been hard at work making it happen thinking about it. Which is why I’m going to employ one of my favorite closet hacks to help me get the job done. Like every good life hack, its (via Cakery Papery)
22 Trick for Squeezing Lemons
22. Trick for Squeezing Lemons: An unlikely kitchen tool can pitch in when it’s time to prepare lemonade and other summer refreshments. Use a pair of sturdy tongs to get more juice out of lemons, limes, and oranges. Cut the fruit in half, and place a piece between the prongs. (The inner lip on metal ones will minimize slippage.) Working over a pitcher, squeeze the open end of the tongs with both hands. When finished, pour the juice through a sieve. (via Martha Stewart)
23 Use a Paper Clip to Put on Bracelets the Easy Way
23. Use a Paper Clip to Put on Bracelets the Easy Way: Despite thousands of years of use and design, women’s bracelets can be pretty tricky to put on, often requiring some tricky maneuvers or a two-person effort. MacGyver’s favorite tool, the paper clip, to the rescue. (via Lifehacker)
24 Install a Shower Timer to Cut Your Daily Showering Time
24. Install a Shower Timer to Cut Your Daily Showering Time: Install a shower timer that slows and then shuts off the flow of water after a preset time. Use this to cut your daily showering time from 20 minutes to 10.Cost: $111 for the automatic timer at The Shower Manager.Savings: $75 or more a year off your water-heating bill, depending on the type of boiler. Bonus: Shorter steamy showers mean less moisture-induced mold and mildew. (via This Old House)
25 How to Get Rid of Fish Odors From Your Kitchen
25. How to Get Rid of Fish Odors From Your Kitchen (via How to remove that)