Did you ever have one of those “why didn’t I think of that?!” moments? I did! Especially since I became a Pinterest user, I’ve been most inspired by tons of DIY ideas and life hacks. They are great. Sometimes it’s the simplest hacks that can make life easier. Today I’m sharing some of the coolest DIY life hacks. All of them are very useful and most of them don’t even require any special equipment! And I hope this was a nice little break in your day and that you are now supercharged with tons of creating inspiration!
Let me know in the comments section below what your thoughts are on these beauty hacks. Do you have any really useful life hack you’d like to share? Share it with us and we’ll give it a try.
Use toothpaste to remove water stain circles from wood furniture
How to Remove Water Stain Circles from Wood Furniture? White toothpaste works out well to get rid of the water marks left behind on wood furniture. via charlesandhudson
Prevent and Fix the Problem of Downspout Runoff
Downspout runoff can cause flooding around your home’s foundation. This can be prevented and fixed with an NDS catch basin under the downspout to divert the water away from your foundation.
Store condiments upside down in an empty egg carton and makes it easier to squeeze out when needed
Instead of struggling to get the last bit of ketchup or mustard out of the bottle, try storing them upside down in an empty egg carton. Not only does this free up some space in your fridge, but it also makes it a breeze to squeeze out every drop when you need it. via Youtube
How to Cut the Wine Cork
Wine corks can be turned into many creative and beautiful crafts for home décor, kids’ crafts, accessories, tools and more. But cutting wine corks must be the hardest time because they easily crumble under pressure. Here’s a great tutorial on how to rapidly and safely cut wine corks. And please soak corks in hot water for 10 minutes before cutting them. Via instructables.
How to Wash and Whiten Yellowed Pillows
Are you getting enough of the yellowed pillows in your home? Here is an easy tutorial shows you how to wash pillows in your washing machine?! And they come out bright white like they’re brand new again! It really does work and you are worthy a try! Tutorial via onegoodthingbyjillee
A clever way to organize clothes for easy access to complete outfits
Tired of rummaging through your closet every morning trying to put together an outfit? Well, here’s a game-changing life hack for you! Organize your clothes by complete outfits. Hang them together on a single hanger or fold them neatly in a designated section of your wardrobe. This way, you can easily grab a complete outfit without wasting any time or creating a mess. via ideabottle
How to Easily Clean Your Iron with Only Salt
1. Sprinkle a generous amount of salt onto your ironing board. 2. Turn your iron to the highest setting, ensuring that the steam option is set to off. 3. When heated, iron over the salt–what happens is that the dirt sticks to the salt, leaving nothing but a wonderfully, shiny iron! Tutorial via promaids
Use Crayon to Fill Nail Holes Quickly
When you need to fill a nail hole, find a crayon that matches your wall color and “color” the hole, pressing gently to fill it with wax. For larger holes, soften the crayon slightly with a lighter to help it fill better. via thegraciouswife
How to Fix a Cracked iPhone
Having your broken screen fixed at an Apple store will cost you at least $200. Replace your iPhone broken screen with a kit from Amazon for 25 bucks and a great tutorial! This would really helped & save your money. Tutorial via littlebitfunky
How to Easily Clean Stove Grates (No Scrub Way)
Use gallon zip lock baggies and 2-3 tbsp ammonia to really clean your stove grates. Just place in an airtight bag with ammonia, leave outside overnight! It really works! Tutorial via 365ishpins
How to Make Chalkboard Paint of Any Color
Do you know chalk paint is that it is very easy and inexpensive to make yourself. See the directions show you the steps for how to make chalk paint from clumsycrafter
How to Tint Mason Jars
Learn how to color tint mason jars into beautiful vases in minutes with this easy tutorial. Via stampinup
How to Remove Calcium Build Up from Faucet
Remove calcium build up from faucet using a plastic baggie filled with CLR and water. You’ll find getting your faucets clean and sparkling again is so simple! Tutorial via twotwentyone
How to Easily Fix a Door That Won’t Close
Bifold doors often start to sag after several years and they won’t shut or latch properly. The adjusting is not an easy task. But with this method the fix is usually easy. Use a bit of lipstick and tape to test and see exactly where your strike plate needs to be moved to get the door to close properly. Tutorial via familyhandyman
How to Easily Make a Bow
Have you ever found yourself in need of a bow for a gift or a craft project but didn’t have any fancy tools on hand? Well, here’s a simple life hack that will save the day! Grab a fork from your kitchen drawer and get ready to make a bow in no time. Just wrap a ribbon around the fork prongs, tie it tightly in the center, and then slide the loops off the fork. Fluff up the loops, adjust the tails, and there you have it – a perfectly shaped bow ready to adorn your gift or project. Tutorial via funsubstance
How to Easily Remove Labels off of Anything
Remove labels with no mess. Just stick them in the water with oxy clean and they float right up to the surface! Tutorial via busybudgeter
How to Drill Glass Tutorial
Glass crafters often find that they need to drill holes in glass to complete their project. This tutorial with drill bit pictures and process will surely help you. Tutorial via turnstylevogue
Creative Veggie Stamps
Use flower heads, fruits, and vegetables to make cool watercolour style abstract flower print shapes on cards, paper, or fabric. And you can use this simple way to make any pattern you like. Tutorial via passionforpaperandprint
Recycle a plastic bottle to make a faucet extender for smaller hands
If you have little ones at home who struggle to reach the faucet, here’s a nifty life hack using a plastic bottle. Simply cut off the bottom of a clean plastic bottle, then cut a vertical slit through one side. Slide the bottle onto the faucet, with the slit facing downward, and it will extend the reach of the water stream. Now, even the smallest hands can easily wash up without any hassle.
How to Remove Paint From Hardware without Paint Strippers
If you want to strip paint from metal without the nasty fumes and mess of chemical strippers, just fill a slow cooker with water and set the dial to high. The heat and moisture will soften the paint, and often it will fall off as a single piece. Tutoiral via familyhandyman.
How to Deep Clean your Washing Machine
Washing machine needs cleaning regually. Here we are sharing a great tutorial on how to clean your washing machine to improve efficiency, get rid of mold and mildew. via cleanandscentsible. Whirlpool – Affresh High Efficiency Washer Cleaner via Amazon
Make a Paper Mache Pumpkin for Fall with Balloon
Pre-shape the balloon with string before you begin covering with paper. Tutorial via instructables
How to Get Rid of Paint Spills, Splatters, and Mistakes Even after They’ve Dried
Use rubbing alcohol to easily get rid of paint spills, splatters, and mistakes even after they’ve dried. Tutorial via creeklinehouse
How to Fix Dents in Wood Floors or Furniture
Use an iron and a wet cloth or paper towel to fix the dents in wood. The steam from the iron and wet cloth or paper towel expands the wood where it has been dented in. Tutorial via apartmenttherapy
How to Paint the Perfect Stripes
Stop the paint bleed when you paint stripes? This great tutorial will show you exactly how to get a perfect line when you paint stripes on a wall. Tutorial via diyfunideas
How to Flatten Glass Bottles in a Kiln
Flatten glass bottles in a kiln to make cutting boards or small serving trays! Detailed tutorial with great pictures to make your own serving trays from wine bottles. Via ehow
How to Make Your Own Antique-Look Mirror
You can use a mix of hydrochloric acid and water in a spray bottle to make your own antique -look mirror. Check out this very good tutorial. It can be done with any regular mirror. Tutorial via salvagesavvy
How to Remove Stripped Screws
Place a sufficiently wide rubber-band on the top of the screw head to give it enough grip to remove. Tutorial via todayifoundout
Outlet cover with nightlight for providing safety lighting in your home
This is a great alternative to traditional nightlights. Once you purchase the SnapRays Guide Light, you can easily install it on any traditional outlet. There’s no special wiring needed, so it’s a fast fix. via treehugger
How to Remove Spray Paint from Your Skin with Coconut Oil and Baking Soda
Throw away those toxic cleaning products. Just use coconut oil and baking soda to clean spray paint from your skin. Simple and natural! Tutorial via mom4real
Great Ideas and Hacks … I will definitely use them .