Simple Life Hacks to Better Your Home

Everyone wants to make life a little bit easier. That’s what “life hacks” are for - they’re clever tips, tricks, or shortcuts that make small tasks easier.

While not world-shattering, these unexpected household hacks will save you some time and make life at home a bit easier.

Store Sheet Sets Inside Their Pillowcases

Fitted sheets, flat sheets, pillowcases - chances are your linen closet is a kaleidoscope of bedding. Instead of digging around in search of matching sets, simply tuck the sheet sets into their corresponding pillowcases. When you go to change your sheets, simply grab a stocked pillowcase and you’ll have everything you’ll need.

Prevent Oily Nut Butter

We’ve all been there: you open up the peanut butter jar only to be greeted by a pool of oil. To keep things evenly mixed, store your nut butter jars upside down. When you take a jar out of your pantry, flip it right side up and they’ll be no oil separation at the top.

Use the Blender to Clean the Blender

While not the edible type of smoothie, blend a few cups of water with a teaspoon of dish soap to instantly clean out the blender without having to cram it in the dishwasher.

Use a Hair Straightener to Touch Up Wrinkled Clothes

Instead of hauling out the ironing board, just grab a hair straightener to sort out odd wrinkles. While perfect for collars and the spaces between buttons, you can also iron shirt hems and sleeves.

Make Microwave Cleaning a Breeze

Spaghetti sauce splatters aren’t what you want to see when you open your microwave. For a clean interior, microwave a lemon half in a bowl of water for a minute to practically melt away stains and spills.