Welcome to Life Hacks Part 2! Did you miss Part 1? Let’s remedy that! Click here to read 50 more helpful life hacks worth knowing about!
What in the world is a “life hack”? Unlike the unpleasant sound of the term, it has nothing to do with coughing fits or chopping something to bits–although I bet we could find some life hacks to help with both of those. A “life hack” is defined as a strategy or technique adopted in order to manage one’s time and daily activities in a more efficient way. Simply put, life hacks are tips and ideas that make your life better in some small way! I’ve rounded up over 50 (more) of my favorite hacks for you to enjoy in the following categories: home decor hacks, food hacks, cleaning & organizing hacks, beauty & fashion hacks, and parenting hacks. Don’t feel like flipping through all 50+ hacks? No problem. Click on the links below to be taken directly to your preferred category.
To see the full tutorial for each hack, please click on the original source link (blue words) and a new page will open with the exact directions, or further clarification for the individual project. If you have a tip that you’d like to be featured in the future, please feel free to comment at the end of the post or contact me. Pin your favorite tips from the original sources and let me know which tips you’ve tried and which are your favorites!
Clever Home Decor Hacks to Try
This recipe to make a chalky-type paint adheres to most pieces of furniture without the need for priming or sanding. You can use it with any color of latex paint. Click here on Home Stories A to Z for the full directions and to see what I painted with this recipe! It’s one of my favorite projects from this year.
Source: Young House Love
This is a great flooring hack to add to your arsenal of DIY ideas! If you don’t currently have the budget for new flooring but can’t stand that old frieze carpet, consider painting your subfloors for an inexpensive and fresh look.
Source: View Along the Way
If you have vinyl flooring, you don’t need to rip it up to get to the subfloor. You can paint directly over the vinyl!
Create gorgeous, inexpensive, and oversized photos for your walls with this photo hack! Find the full instructions at Home Stories A to Z.
4. Napkin & Placemat Pillow Hack
This is a hack that every DIY decorator should know! Two cloth napkins sewn together create gorgeous toss pillow covers. You can also open up one side of a placemat and fill with a pillow form to create a cute pillow cover within minutes.
Use PVC pipe, a ping pong ball, and spray paint to create beautiful and durable curtain rods. Shine Your Light has the full tutorial for you!
Learn how to make a “vintage” kitchen sign with these easy to follow step by step tutorial here.
If you’re looking for an even simpler sign tutorial, click here to learn how to make this cute “EAT” sign in just minutes.
Source: How About Orange
Use liquid starch and fabric to create removable wallpaper!
Source: Little White House Blog
Learn how to achieve the perfect patina on brand new items!
These have been blowing up the internet this year! Can’t knit? Then give this a try! Learn how to make a beautiful, chunky throw blanket using yarn and your arm. Full tutorial on Simply Maggie.
Create DIY shelving between two builder grade cabinets for custom storage and interest. This tutorial unfortunately is on a website that no longer exists. However, I love this shelving hack idea! Featured here alongside other clever laundry room ideas.
If you are short on cash, ModPodge is your friend! Learn how to hack your dorm decor with these creative dorm room supplies made to custom fit your idea of beautiful. Directions found here at Home Stories A to Z.
Beauty is in the details and discolored outlets can ruin your decor vibe! Try this easy electrical outlet hack to update your look. Get the details on Dream and Design DIY.
Instead of wood, use foam core board and duct tape to build an easy, lightweight, inexpensive window cornice! Full tutorial here.
Source: I Heart Naptime
I’ve been using this tip for years and it hasn’t failed me yet!
Food Hacks
1. Fresh Banana Hack
Cover your banana stems with plastic wrap to keep them fresh longer. For best results, wrap each banana stem individually.
Use your waffle iron to make custom pizzas! Full directions from Spend with Pennies.
This is a great way to hard boil a large batch of eggs!
Source: DIY Thrill
Who knew you could cook eggs in the microwave?!
Great idea for a party! Directions and ideas found on The Yummy Life.
Source: Little Dairy on the Prairie
Hey, whatever gets a picky eater to eat their vegetables!
Source: Make Your Own Zone
Place the parmesan lid on a mason jar to create a shaker jar for your favorite homemade toppings and sprinkles.
Make some fabulous frozen milk cubes for your coffee! Add in some crushed Oreo’s with your milk, and pour coffee on top. Genius! Source: Oreo
Pull the stem off of an avocado to determine if it’s ripe! Great tip found on Northwest Edible Life.
10. Grocery Bag Hack
Use shower rings to hang your more delicate groceries in the car. Protect your eggs, bread, cookies, and other soft grocery items with this simple hack!
Cleaning & Organizating Hacks
This area always seems to get so icky! Get the scoop on how to clean it on Mom 4 Real.
Love it! When they get dirty, take them out and wash the mat itself. Much easier. Lots more cute ideas on 2 Little Superheros.
Learn how to remove those pesky utensil scratches from dishes safely and easily with this hack from Sand & Sisal!
Place tension rods in your drawers to keep lids and dishes organized.
Use foam plates between dishes to keep them from chipping in storage. Lots more fabulous ideas found at The Frugal Girls.
I’ve been using this cleaner in my kitchen and bathroom for years and am always impressed with how well it works! (Note: Don’t use vinegar on stone or granite.) Find the recipe here.
7. Temporary Cord Protector Hack
Source: The Family Handyman
Protect your extension cord from the elements with this clever tupperware hack.
Remove melted wax from votives with this hack by Sand & Sisal!
Electronics not working due to battery acid damage? Don’t throw them out quite yet! Try this simple hack first by Home Stories A to Z.
NEXT—>BEAUTY & FASHION HACKS
Beauty and Fashion Hacks
1. Stinky Jeans Hack
Stinky jeans and no time to wash them? Freeze them overnight to eliminate restaurant smells, campfire smoke, or cigarette smoke smells.
Source: Home Stories A to Z
Spray starch works as dry shampoo when you’re in a pinch!
Source: Home Stories A to Z
If you have a pesky zipper that is always sliding down, keep it in place with this simple hack!
4. Odor Eater Hack
Source: Home Stories A to Z
Stinky shoes? Use teabags to absorb the smell!
Source: Yesterday on Tuesday
Great idea to keep your family safe in the sun!
No more gaps in your shirt! Use double-sided tape to keep things in place. Full instructions here from Home Stories A to Z.
Total cost for this hack is around $20. To create you will need an 8′ base pine base molding and an 8′ piece of crown molding and white spray paint. Wood glue the crown onto the base molding, use a finish nail to hold in place while drying, and then spray paint white. To install, use two wood screws and screw into wall studs.
Parenting Hacks
1. Bag Storage Hack
Store your leftover grocery bags in an old baby wipe container and keep in the car for easy mess cleanup.
Source: Princess Pinky Girl
Monitor screen time and make sure chores are accomplished with this clever parenting hack!
Teach your kids self-discipline and self-management with this easy screen time system.
Help teach kids to manage their anger with this fun activity. Great game for kiddos of all ages. Full tutorial here from Home Stories A to Z.
5. Lazy Susan Homework Station Hack
Keep homework supplies organized and accessible with this lazy susan hack. Directions found here at Home Stories A to Z.
Source: My Frugal Adventures
Great idea! Gather inspiration from her list, and add specifics for your family.
Source: Little Baby Watson
Use a crib sheet over your pack-and-play to prevent bugs from biting your baby. Great tip!
8. Sidewalk Chalk Cleaning Hack
Source: Home Stories A to Z
Kids can clean up their “mess” by using cheap paintbrushes and water. You could add soap, but it might make it slippery.
9. Bath Toy Storage Hack
Source: Home Stories A to Z
Use a dish strainer to store and clean your bath toys! This storage idea keeps toys tidy and allows your toys to dry more thoroughly.
10. Bubble Wand Hack
Attach magnetic chip clips to the ends of bubble wands to keep little hands clean and prevent the wands from falling back into the bottles. Brilliant!
11. Car Food Storage Hack
Source: Home Stories A to Z
Keep a few plastic caddies in the car to organize road-trip snacks! This works great for planned snacks, or snacks on the go!
12. Pool Noodle Finger-Saver Hack
Source: Home Stories A to Z
No more squished toddler fingers! Use a sharp knife and cut a slit down the side of a pool noodle and slide over the door to prevent the door from closing.
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Original article and pictures take www.homestoriesatoz.com site
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