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I Was Today Years Old When I Learned These 17 Life Hacks, So Obviously I'm Sharing Them With You

Once again, I am wondering if I ever knew how to do anything at all.

Angelica Martinez
by Angelica Martinez

BuzzFeed Staff

1. This hack to stop your microwave from waking up the whole dang house when you're making midnight snacks:

@shellrs89

How am I just now finding this out? 🤣 🤫 #hack

♬ original sound - Michelle

2. This Google Chrome hack that'll make the 3,000 tabs you currently have open feel slightly less overwhelming:

3. This simple kitchen trick that left me wondering what else I had no idea I was doing wrong:

4. This quick fix for those times you realllllllly have to pee but the stall door is not cooperating: 

@monicaisoverparty

I really stood in the bathroom making this for five minutes 😀 #fyp #lifehacks

♬ Spongebob - Dante9k

5. This super-easy way to remove the plastic packaging around drink packs without pulling out a knife or scissors:

@kiss_myabs

#stitch with @hellorickyg DAWG. TikTok has taught me soooo much #fyp

♬ original sound - Chan’tal

6. This easy DIY that'll take your sink from stinky to stunning:

@royce_renovations

🔥 👍 Your sink stinks!? Fixing this is SO EASY! #diy #clean #tips #foryou #satisfying

♬ Steven Universe - L.Dre

7. This cold weather clothing hack that'll keep you feeling warm and looking good all winter long:

@kerina.wang

Them: wtf how do u wear skirts in the winter? Me: *pulls skin* Them: 👁👄👁 #tightshack #winterhack #fashionhack #style #fyp

♬ original sound - Kerina Wang

8. This super-simple pro tip that has me slightly angry I ever tried peeling these stickers off in the first place:

9. This money-saving tip that'll make the most of those jeans you have that don’t fit quite right around the waist:

10. This grocery store trick that is a lifesaver for any short person who doesn't want to climb in the freezer just to get the last pint of ice cream:

11. This garlic-cutting hack that I am shocked and appalled I did not think of before:

@foodies

So its really been this easy the whole time 😅 #foodies (via @buannldsma )

♬ original sound - Foodies

12. This tire-fixing hack that expertly explains how to nail a DIY repair next time you have an air leak:

@ovet_reynoso

If you have a nail or air leak in your tire, worry no more 🥴😂

♬ original sound - Ovet Reynoso

13. This sliding spice rack idea that'll encourage you to give those herbs waaaay in the back of your cupboard the attention they deserve:

14. This easy layering hack that gives you all the style of a turtleneck without the sweat:

@stillturnttina

Reply to @moni0.0 pls don’t call me baby

♬ Sorry Ms Jackson - Nick Davis

15. This paint trick that'll keep your brush from drying out if you don't finish your project all in one day:

16. This mason jar hack that repurposes an old parmesan cheese lid into the perfect new drinking cup:

17. And finally, this trick for removing stains from your Tupperware that you're gonna need every time you have leftover spaghetti:

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