{"id":23049,"date":"2021-12-01T00:23:32","date_gmt":"2021-12-01T00:23:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alternatech.net\/?p=23049"},"modified":"2021-12-01T00:23:33","modified_gmt":"2021-12-01T00:23:33","slug":"time-saving-tips-to-smartly-solve-your-everyday-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/time-saving-tips-to-smartly-solve-your-everyday-problems\/","title":{"rendered":"Time-Saving Tips to Smartly Solve Your Everyday Problems"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class='\"has-text-align-right\"'>BRIGHTSIDE ME\n\n\n\n</p><p>Only 2% of the people in the world have an IQ high enough to be a MENSA member, but even they probably don\u2019t know all of the hacks we\u2019ve collected for you in this handy list.\n\n\n\n</p><h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Soap the zipper to&nbsp;work better\n\n\n\n</h3><p>If you\u2019ve been struggling with a pesky little zipper that just doesn\u2019t want to work and keeps sending you running into somebody who can fix it \u2014 struggle no more. Use some simple soap to \u201cbutter it up\u201d (butter would work too, but it stains and comes off easily). You can also try a bit of a hair gel for the same purpose.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img fetchpriority='\"high\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"382\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/b43c4e52e1b4c04085aaa1b058.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-23052\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/b43c4e52e1b4c04085aaa1b058.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve been struggling with a pesky little zipper that just doesn\u2019t want to work and keeps sending you running into somebody who can fix it \u2014 struggle no more. Use some simple soap to \u201cbutter it up\u201d (butter would work too, but it stains and comes off easily). You can also try a bit of a hair gel for the same purpose.\n\n\n\n</p><h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Renew a\u00a0marker\n\n\n\n</h3><p>Markers have a tendency to stop working, like many things, when you need them the most. But no worries, if you have a deodorant, that is gas or alcohol-based, spray it inside the marker and give it a new life at least for a little while.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"382\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/63c70657e29e86ebe108fc6442.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-23050\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/63c70657e29e86ebe108fc6442.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Cook corn on&nbsp;the cob in&nbsp;5&nbsp;minutes.\n\n\n\n</h3><p>This simple trick will give you delicious corn on the cob in minutes.\n\n\n\n</p><p>Wrap an ear of corn in a wet paper towel;<br>Put it in the microwave on \u201chigh\u201d for 5 minutes;<br>Carefully unwrap the corn and enjoy.<br>If you\u2019d like to add some more \u201coomph\u201d to it, smear butter on the corn before wrapping it.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"842\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/71b50550758ba22c93616bc002.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-23057\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/71b50550758ba22c93616bc002.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\n\n\n</p><h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Put your phone on\u00a0airplane mode to\u00a0save battery\n\n\n\n</h3><p>All of us have been in this situation once or twice \u2014 our phone battery is on its last breath and we have to make a crucial call to our job or a loved one. So to keep what\u2019s left of your phones energy until that time \u2014 simply put the phone on airplane mode. This will cut all connections to the internet or GPS and even the processes that run automatically and usually take up a lot of your device\u2019s energy. This tip will save you for sure.\n\n\n\n</p><p><a>\n\n\n\n<div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"485\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/26e7e354e7bb84e9a2a08cbf97.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-23051\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/26e7e354e7bb84e9a2a08cbf97.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Use Velcro to&nbsp;store needles and other small things.\n\n\n\n</h3><p>As much as Velcro gets to be used in fashion it is usually overlooked as a homeowner\u2019s little helper. With double sided Velcro you can make any surface into a storage of sorts. And if you are into sewing your own clothing \u2014 make it a \u201cpin cushion\u201d \u2014 just take a piece of Velcro and put your needle through its little loops. It will not only secure them in one place, but also potentially prevent somebody from stepping on a loose needle.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"917\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/212fbc5b25ab7739256b407966.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-23053\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/212fbc5b25ab7739256b407966.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Use hair dryer to&nbsp;remove stickers\n\n\n\n</h3><p>This handy tool we use almost every day can help us with this problem. We\u2019ve all struggled to take a sticker off of something that was brand new. The hair dryer provides a gentle heat to melt the production glue, which is the main problem. So you can heat up the sticker, remove it gently, and then take off the residue with a wet napkin or a wipe.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"485\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/e685cd52fc984daf514e93c2e2.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-23055\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/e685cd52fc984daf514e93c2e2.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Label spice jars and bottles the correct way.\n\n\n\n</h3><p>Kitchen lovers love to print cute little labels for the tops of mason jars, but what if we suggest that the side of the jar would be a better place? You see, lids can be easily switched up and you don\u2019t want any salt in your coffee, do you? So, in a hurry, it would make perfect sense to look for the jar without the danger of somebody (or yourself) playing a cruel prank on you.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"728\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/7de1c254d785454ca0db85fcf2.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-23054\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/7de1c254d785454ca0db85fcf2.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Use baby powder for a&nbsp;day at&nbsp;the beach\n\n\n\n</h3><p>One annoying thing about beaches is that sand gets absolutely everywhere. To prevent this \u2014 pack a travel-size baby powder bottle and rub the baby powder on your skin. Sand will fall right off the skin that was \u201cpowered up.\u201d\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"547\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/4271fd593fb316c8af0b6e4dda.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-23058\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/4271fd593fb316c8af0b6e4dda.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Keep brown sugar soft\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Brown sugar is amazing for brownies, cookies, and even BBQ sauce recipes. But if you\u2019ve ever had it in your pantry, you know it gets dry and hard pretty fast. To avoid this you can simply put a piece of bread, a slice of an apple, or a couple of marshmallows in the container you keep your brown sugar in\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"971\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/5de2fb54df85f43d6aa528c57a.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-23059\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/5de2fb54df85f43d6aa528c57a.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>BRIGHTSIDE ME Only 2% of the people in the world have an IQ high enough to be a MENSA member, but even they probably don\u2019t know all of the hacks we\u2019ve collected for you in this handy list. 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