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Straw - This is the best way to make sure that you don't spill a drop of your drink, in addition to always being able to find your straw.

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Boiling over - How many times has this happened to you? It can be so irritating when you lose half of your boiling water.

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Boiling over - But there is a solution! Put a wooden spoon over the pot to stop the water from boiling over and the stove from getting messy.

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Pasta spoons - The hole in the middle of pasta spoons are not just for draining water. You can also use them to measure spaghetti portions.

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Packing your suitcase - This is the easiest way to organize your suitcase. Contrary to what you've likely done all of your life, roll your clothes instead of folding them to create more space.

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Practical - Some pans have a little hole in them, which you can use for putting down a wooden spoon without dirtying your kitchen surfaces.

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Microwave - Have you ever noticed that your food doesn't heat up all the way through in the microwave? If you put a glass of water in with your food, the problem is solved!

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Tic Tac - There is a very efficient way of getting Tic Tacs out of the box without them going all over the floor. Turn the dispenser upside down. There's a slot which will only let one Tic Tac out at a time.

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Peeling bananas - Did you know that the easiest way to peel a banana is from the other end? Almost everyone peels from the stalk end, but the simplest way is to pinch the bottom and then peel upwards.

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Jar - Did you think that this was the right way to open a jar?

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Jar - Think again. Just give it a click, pushing this part with a knife, so that when you unscrew the lid it is much easier.

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Peeling potatoes - This is the most traditional, but not the easiest, way of peeling potatoes. If you peel them when raw, a large amount of the food gets lost!

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Peeling potatoes - If you boil the potatoes first and then put them in cold water for 5 seconds, the temperature change makes the skin loose, meaning you can remove them with your hands without wasting any of the potato.

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T-shirt - We've even been taking off T-shirts wrong! The quickest way is to take your arm out of one of the sleeves and then pull the rest. It is much quicker and also avoids creases.

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Strawberries - Pushing a straw from the bottom of a strawberry will easily remove the stem. An easy and quick way to prepare your summer dishes!

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Pouring juice or milk from the carton - How many times have you spilled a drink when pouring it from a carton? This usually happens because the person is putting the opening of the carton near to the cup. The solution is to turn the carton the other way around so that the opening is near the top and pour from there. This will make the drink flow evenly into the cup.

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Flushing - People usually flush the toilet with the lid left open, but it is best to close it, to stop any bacteria from spreading!

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Earphones - It doesn't matter what you do to stop it, your earphones always end up falling out. The solution? Put the wire behind your ear.

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Packet - Tired of getting your hands dirty when eating chips? Just fold the bottom of the packet so that the chips rise to the top.

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Writing -

Do you want to scribble out something you wrote? Drawing horizontal lines is not the most efficient way of doing it.

Vertical lines are way more effective. In this way, your writing becomes impossible to read.

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Dirty bowls and dishes - A simple solution is to put hot water and detergent in the sink and wait for the magic to happen. Pans and trays are much easier to clean after they have soaked like this for a while.

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Eating a cupcake - 90% of the time, here's what happens: either you get frosting all over your face, or you have severe problems in taking the first bite. The best way to eat a cupcake is to cut it in half, and then stick the two halves together like a sandwich (with the frosting in the middle).

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Quick chill - Wrap cans or bottles in a wet paper towel or dish cloth, then put it in the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes. You'll have a cold drink in no time!

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Bobby pins - The correct way to use these is with the wavy side down. This side of the bobby pin is supposed to create traction.

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Aluminium foil - You might have trouble keeping the roll in the box when you unfurl it. But there's usually a triangle-shaped tab that you can press on either end of the box that will help it to secure the roll in place.

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Beer bottles - Next time you have a cold one, make sure to hold the bottle by the neck. That way you can hold your drink without warming it up with your hand.

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Perfectly round fried eggs - Want to make these but don't have a ring mold? Just use an onion ring instead!

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Cutting bread - Even cutting bread can be a tricky task. How many times has the bread fallen apart when you're doing this?

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Cutting bread - The solution is simple: turn the bread to the side or upside down and then cut it. The task becomes much simpler and avoids waste.

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Peanut butter jar - The oil usually tends to separate from the peanut butter, so you should store the jar upside down. This way, you don't need to stir it when you open it.

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Garlic smell -

Use toothpaste to remove the smell of garlic from your hands. You can then wash them with soap and water.

See also: Everyday cooking hacks to make your life easier

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