I have to tell you…I get a lot of emails from readers that want to see more Life Hack Posts and believe me I am hearing you all. Sometimes it takes some time to accumulate enough really good ones to share with you so that is why you don’t see them every week. Today though we have a new Why Didn’t I Think Of That Life Hacks You Will Use and I think you will find some really helpful tips that will make life a tiny bit easier! So sit back …chill out a bit… enjoy a yummy cup of your special brew and enjoy!
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Magnetic Refrigerator Spice Racks
Created by: Instructables
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I have to tell you that I am going to be doing this over the weekend. I have a regular spice rack but I also have tons of other spices that I actually use and it would be great to have them at hands reach. It’s SOOOOO easy…SOOOOO budget friendly I truly did say WHY didn’t I think of that for real! Just pick out some baskets (plastic or metal is probably the best even though wicker would look awesome… make sure that your spice bottles can fit… then hot glue some STRONG magnets onto the back of the basket (I would suggest about 5 on top and 5 on the bottoms (you want them to support the weight) …then just pop them on the fridge and fill them up! I mean could it get any easier and you will actually be utilizing the side of the fridge. The side of my fridge faces my stove so it is really perfect.
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Magnetic Tins and Containers
Created by: Tater Tots & Jello
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Now when you visit Jen over at Tater Tots & Jello she is going to show you that you can utilize the inside of the fridge with magnetic containers too! GREAT IDEA…just add an industrial magnet to the back of a small container and you can store those “little things” we all have in our fridge! This post also includes a whole bunch of different ways to stylize little magnetic tins for your fridge or magnetic board…or the side of your filing cabinet…etc… Jen will show you how to make them STYLIN…check it out you will really enjoy…really!!!
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Increase Your Counter Space
Created by: The Kitchn
No matter if you have a large or a small kitchen…we all run out of room sometimes and The Kitchn has a great hack to help us out. You will have to visit them to get the full DIY…but basically they will show you how to convert a cutting board to fit over the burners of your stove so if it is not being used…you can use that space as extra counter space! GREAT IDEA!!! What I really like is if you are only cooking with two burners…with one of these you can place all the ingredients you need to cook your meal with on it so it is right next to you…you know like if you are doing a stir fry…wouldn’t it be great to have all those ingredients right next to you so you can just concentrate on what you are doing without have to go get all the items! These have so many different uses…if you are not using your stove you can convert it into a serving area …just think of the possibilities…plus it will look fabulous! Drop over and check out the simple DIY that is waiting for you…I have a feeling you can use this one in your own kitchen!
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Extra Space Creator
Created by: BHG
This is brilliant! You can use this idea inside a closet…on the side of an end table… on a kitchen island… in the bathroom… the Kids room…basically any place you need to hang a little something! What I love is that it is so simple…just screw in a handle and you have a home for those ties…belts…scarves, dish dowels…with a few S hooks you can store measuring cups…utensils…ALL kinds of things! You can take it a step further and collect all different awesome handles and do a wall of them to display your jewelry! No matter what home decor style you have you can make this work for you! So easy but so useful!
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Tension Rod Organization
Created by: Martha Stewart
Talk about SIMPLE!!! Just by attaching a tension rod under your sink (kitchen or bathroom) you can make some extra room for those cleaners. It will give you more floor space for all the other items. You can use this idea in regular closets to give you extra space to hang belts…etc. I bet you can think of a million more ways to use this little hack! The installation is simple and Martha will show you how or you could even get the tension rods that have the suction cups on the ends so no tools will be required. Explore the possibilities…they are really endless!
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Pot Lid Organizers
Created by: Instructables
Could it get any easier or more budget friendly? just get yourself a towel rack…screw it into the inside of your cabinet and place your lids into it! You will never “loose your lid” again : )
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Perfect Car Trash Can
Found on: Thumb Press
I ask you…Why didn’t I think of this!!! What else can we be using those Cereal Containers for??? Share your ideas…we would all love to hear!
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Homemade Ice Pack
Here’s one I never saw but sure could use (unfortunately : ) but come on…we ALL can use this and if you have young kids maybe a few in the freezer would be a good idea ! So simple and it does take up much room. The addition of alcohol is brilliant because alcohol doesn’t freeze so it is still a little squishy so it curves…and if you don’t want a plain dull ice pack…they suggest jazzing it up a bit with some food coloring and glitter…LOVE IT!
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Who Knew?
(Sorry…No Source)
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Scarf Hanger Hack
Created by: Everyday Dishes
This is so cool! You can use it as a scarf rack…a tie rack…a belt rack and more! All you need is a good wooden hanger…some inexpensive show curtain rings…some embroidery thread and the simple DIY that is waiting for you! Looks cool too! It would be cool for leggins (for you and the kids) and anything else you can think of which I am sure are tons of things!
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Organizing With Gift Bags
Created by: Le Zoe Musings
Here’s a really cost effective …easy…fun way to organize little things in a work space or a Craft Room. You can turn a cork board or a magnetic board into something incredible! Think of all the different colors and designs you can get when you purchase the bags! You can attach them to the cork board with some pushpins and on the magnetic board all you have to do is hot glue some magnets! OH the possibilities! Drop by and get some more fabulous ideas over at Le Zo Musings!
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Copper Cleaner
Created by: What’s Up Fagans?
Many of you have copper pans or for that matter…anything copper! If you need a quick and easy way to clean that copper when it gets tarnished is to sprinkle it with some salt…the pour a bit of vinegar over it…then SCRUB with either a scrubbie or a hard sponge.
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You May Not Have Known This…but I thought it was a good
idea to share so you do! (no original source)
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How To Store Food
Found on BuzzFeed
BuzzFeed put together a fabulous collection of infographics sharing how to store ALL kinds of foods…from Fruit to Cheese To Veggies To Herbs and beyond. These are charts that I really would like to have so I thought you just might like them too! Tons more info over there that you can really use!
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Clothespin Hack
Created by: Bob Villa
This is a really brilliant idea and one that we can all use so we don’t hit our fingers. Just by putting your nail in the clothespin you can steady the nail in place! Awesome! Bob Villa has a ton more clothespin hacks over on his site…go check them out you will enjoy them!
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