30 Slick life hacks we wish we knew sooner

If you're reading this article, you're someone who wishes to make life a bit easier for yourself. There's nothing wrong with that; in fact, it's encouraged. Why go through life leaping the same hurdles all the time? Continue, and you'll uncover some of the best hacks that will improve or simplify things for you!

Test New Headphones With "Bohemian Rhapsody"

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If you need to test a new set of speakers or headphones, you definitely need to listen to "Bohemian Rhapsody." It has a full range of highs and lows in instruments and vocals.

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Fire Alarm Dog Hack

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If the fire alarm goes off, make sure to call your pets and give them a treat. This will condition them to come to you next time, eliminating the hassle of finding them during an evacuation.

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"Hide Baldness With A Bun"

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All the bald men out there will love this hack. Once you get over the man bun critics, you can conquer the fear of losing your hair for a little while longer.

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Pay Attention To Home After A Trip

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After returning from a long trip, pay attention to how your home smells. This scent will be what your guests smell. Since you've gotten used to it being there all the time, you can finally realize the truth.

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Seal Any Bag

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If you're like me, you dislike bags that aren't resealable. With this bottle cap hack, you can seal any bag as tightly as you wish. It's a pretty genius idea.

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Use A Tent For A Sandbox

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If you have kids, this is a hack that's for you. Turning a tent into a sandbox provides many benefits. You can keep the toys in one place, and you can close it at night so no animals get into it.

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Organizational Hack For Moving

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The next time you're moving, you can use a trash bag to keep your clothes in order. It'll save you a lot of space and time when you're unpacking everything.

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Keep Your Bobby Pins Secured

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For this simple hack, all you need is to know where you can purchase or find a magnetic strip. After that, you've got yourself a bobby pin section in your drawer.

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Never Drop A Book Again

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You won't ever drop a book in the tub again while taking a relaxing bath. All you need is a dog leash and something to hook to the book you're enjoying.

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Notebook Organization On A New Level

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If you want to know where certain words are in a notebook, you can create a word index in the back of it. Mark what pages with a line or dot and that's where you'll find your word!

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Freeze Your Ground Meat In Separate Servings

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The next time you freeze ground meat, make sure to flatten it and add it to a plastic bag. That way, you can select how much you want and reduce thawing time.

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Laptop Cooldown

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If you're in a bind with cash, here's one way to cool down your laptop. Simply place it on top of an egg crate or something that elevates it so that it's breathable.

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For Your Precious Lids

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Lids love to go missing or end up somewhere they're not supposed to be. With this simple hack, you can make sure you know where they're at all the time.

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"How To Fit All Your Tank Tops On A Single Hanger"

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If you are someone who owns too many tank tops, here's one way to keep them organized in one place. Just put some shower rings on a hanger, and you've saved a lot of space.

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Spread Your Sauces Better

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Adding a spray nozzle to your sauces is one way to control how much gets added better. It's also fun to do once you get the hang of doing it.

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A Better Shot Of The Game

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If you're not as close as you wish to be at the next event you attend, but you want a cool picture, here's what to do. Put your phone camera in front of your binoculars, and you're set.

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Use LEGOs For Good

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LEGOs aren't only for bringing you immense pain if you step on them. You can utilize them for justice as well. They make pretty great holders if you have the right pieces.

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Handle Your Pringles Better

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When the Pringles get towards the bottom of the container, it gets a little tough getting them out. With this funnel trick, you no longer have to squeeze your hand down there.

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"Use A Carabiner To Bring In All The Groceries In One Trip"

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If you want to be a tough guy bringing in all the bags in one trip, at least do it more efficiently! With this method, your fingers won't lose circulation as you prove you're strong enough to do it all in one trip.

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Be Sure To Clean The Crumbs Before Doing This

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Here's one way to make your next grilled cheese. All you have to do is make sure you clean out the crumbs at the bottom before attempting this hack. Also, it might still start a fire. You've been warned.

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Iron Without An Iron

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Please be warned that if there is any sign of grease or rust on the bottom of the pot, you probably will ruin your clothes. Make sure everything is clean.

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Don't Throw Out That "Empty" Nutella Jar

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Loving sweets can take you places you never would have thought about. The next time you have ice cream and a mostly empty Nutella jar, you can fill it with ice cream so you're not wasting the last bits at the bottom of the jar.

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Get Rid Of The Cereal Dust

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Eating cereal is a sacred practice. To further optimize the experience, here's how you eliminate the dust that usually comes with the final bowl. Now, you can enjoy it even more.

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Attach An Extra Silicon Tip While You're Out

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You never know when it could happen, but people lose the silicon tips all the time while they're out. Doing this will make sure you always have a spare on you.

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No More Cold Behind

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That first sit in the morning is always the coldest, but it doesn't have to be anymore. Take some socks you don't care about anymore and line your toilet seat for added warmth.

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Never Get Popped Again

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That grease hits different when you're deep-frying something. Never get popped again with this cooking hack using an old two-liter bottle of your favorite beverage. She looks ready to serve!

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Photocopy Next Time You Have To Hang Something

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Next time you have to hang something, you can photocopy the back of it. This lets you drill the holes with confidence since you already have a copy of where the holes go.

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Coffee Freshness Hack

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If you work in an office or live somewhere that shares brewed coffee, here's one way to help. Make a time-stamp device that shows when the last batch got brewed!

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No More Greasy Fingers

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Some might not like this idea, but others will appreciate it. If you don't like getting your hands messy with the chip dust, try eating them with a pair of chopsticks!

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Don't Reveal Your Home Security System

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Usually, people who sell home security go door to door trying to convert customers. The next time someone tries to get you and asks which security you have, don't tell them. Some thieves do this to case the home!