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15 Tips You'll Want to Share on Facebook.

15 Tips You ll Want to Share on Facebook.

Life is full of little hassles that can easily be solved with tricks.

No one teaches us these tricks at school!

They are like guarded secrets that are passed down from generation to generation.

Here is a list of 15 tips that you will want to share with your friends on Facebook:

15 Tips You ll Want to Share on Facebook.

1. A hair dryer to remove fog from the mirror

15 Tips You ll Want to Share on Facebook.

There are several tricks to prevent mirror fogging from appearing on the bathroom mirror. You can use shaving cream, white vinegar, and dish soap. But the easiest trick to remove fog from the mirror is to blow your hair dryer over it. Very practical in hotels when traveling!

2. Velcro to prevent the mat from moving

15 Tips You ll Want to Share on Facebook.

The advantage of small bath mats that do not have a rubber backing is that they are easy to wash. Unfortunately, they struggle to stay in place. Add a Velcro strip on each corner of the mat to prevent the mat from moving!

3. An iron to repair a dent

15 Tips You ll Want to Share on Facebook.

It sounds impossible, but it actually makes sense. The steam that comes out of the iron by putting it on the wet Sopalin helps to reinflate the wood of the parquet. Worth trying this trick, isn't it?

4. A staple remover to open a key ring

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Adding or removing a key from a keyring is a nail disaster. Instead of risking damaging your nails, use a staple remover to easily open the ring. It's super easy!

5. Remove the bag from the bin without it getting stuck

15 Tips You ll Want to Share on Facebook.

Removing the bag from the bin is often difficult because of the suction cup effect. As a result, you are forced to hold the trash can at the same time as you lift the bag. To remedy this, drill 2 holes at the bottom of the bin. It will release the air pressure and it will be much easier to remove.

6. Hang a poster without damaging the wall

15 Tips You ll Want to Share on Facebook.

Paint protection tape is normally used to protect walls when painting. Why not use it under double-sided tape to hang a poster on the wall? This makes it easy to remove the poster and avoid making holes.

7. A pen spring to stop breaking the iPhone charger cable

15 Tips You ll Want to Share on Facebook.

Use the spring from an old pen to avoid breaking the iPhone (or other phone) charger cable. You can even add tape over it to make it last even longer.

8. A rubber to unscrew a screw whose head is damaged

15 Tips You ll Want to Share on Facebook.

Use rubber between the screwdriver and the screw to have enough grip and thus easily unscrew a screw whose head is damaged. If you don't have rubber on hand, ask your kids who should have some in their room.

9. Rolls of toilet paper to hold the gift paper

15 Tips You ll Want to Share on Facebook.

Toilet paper rolls are not good to be thrown in the trash! Simply cut the toilet paper roll lengthwise to store your gift wrap rolls and prevent them from unrolling.

10. A fork to remove marks left by furniture

15 Tips You ll Want to Share on Facebook.

When you change a piece of furniture or a chair, marks may appear on the carpet or rug. To make them disappear quickly, you can use a fork or an ice cube.

11. How to remove a permanent marker stain from almost anything

15 Tips You ll Want to Share on Facebook.

Permanent markers are practical, but it's also a real headache when you've made a stain with them! Luckily, now you know how to get that nasty stain out of almost any surface.

12. Repair a tear on the sweater you love

15 Tips You ll Want to Share on Facebook.

A simple little snag on a beautiful wool sweater can prevent you from wanting to wear it. But not anymore ! Use a sewing hook to bind off the tear on the inside of the sweater. Yes, the snag is still there, but now it's inside, where no one can see it.

13. Toothpaste to remove water stains on the table

15 Tips You ll Want to Share on Facebook.

Even if coasters are used, there are always water stains appearing on the table! Fortunately, all you need to do is use toothpaste to make these spots disappear. Simply rub a clean cloth with toothpaste for a few minutes.

14. Repair your scratched CDs and DVDs with toothpaste

15 Tips You ll Want to Share on Facebook.

Do you also still have DVDs and CDs at home? You are not the only one ! If you have any that are scratched, just wash them with soapy water and then rub toothpaste in circles on them. Just rinse them with cold water. Sounds weird, but it works!

15. Nail polish to keep your glasses from slipping

15 Tips You ll Want to Share on Facebook.

Use nail polish to keep your glasses from slipping off your nose. Simply put a drop on the small screws on each branch. It also works to avoid losing the buttons of your shirt.