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10 DIY Hacks That Can Help You More Than You Know

When it comes to every day tasks, a little change can go a long way. Try out these small hacks and learn the best way to get stuff done with State Farm Nation.

1. Rest a wooden spoon across the top of a pot of boiling water to keep it from overflowing.

2. Cut fresh onions under running water, this will keep the stinging gases from getting to your eyes.

3. Lightly wet your finger when removing ice cubes from a tray, they will stick to your finger instead of jumping out everywhere.

4. Save your fingers by using a comb to hold nails in place while hammering.

5. Turn a drinking fountain spout all the way around when filling a water bottle, you'll be able to fill it all the way.

6. Place a slice of plain sandwich bread in the cookie tin to prevent soft baked cookies from hardening in storage.

7. Use unscented dental floss to cut soft cheeses and cakes, to prevent excessive crumbling.

8. Use a strand of uncooked spaghetti to light hard-to-reach candles.

9. Skip those rubber cases, and instead color-code sets of keys using nail polish.

10. Secure an empty tissue box to the inside of a kitchen cabinet to create an easy and tidy plastic bag dispenser.