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Life just got a lot easier with a little help from these versatile items you have scattered throughout the house. Objects you once thought were useless crap can become invaluable with a little tweaking or just rethinking. With small adjustments, rubber bands, Post-it notes, and LEGO people solve all of life's little frustrations. Save yourself some time and money by checking out this list of Everyday Objects You Can Hack to Make Life Easier. After reading this list, you’ll be hacking your way to a happier life.
Cassette Tape Case
If by the off chance you still have some cassette tapes laying around, they may finally be of some use. Besides holding your archaic music, cassette cases can double as cool iPhone holders.
Empty Ketchup Bottle
The perfect pancake is closer than you think. Using your empty condiment bottle to distribute pancake batter will allow you more control and less mess when it comes to making this breakfast staple.
Bread Bag Clips
If you can manage to hang onto your bread bag clips after your loaf is gone, you will find that they double as inexpensive and efficient cord organizers.
Ceramic Bowl
Ditch your expensive iHome, and instead opt for your favorite cereal bowl. The shape of the bowl amplifies the sound waves coming from your phone. Just put your phone in the bowl, and you have a makeshift speaker.
Can Opener
Don’t underestimate the potential of your can opener; it can also be used to open those extremely irritating anti-theft packages.
Matches
Wind is the match’s worst enemy. Luckily with this hack, lighting cigarettes, or whatever, in less than favorable conditions has been made 10 times easier. Just cut into the wood closest to the igniting end, and this will produce a much stronger flame.
Dental Floss
Besides getting into the hard-to-reach crevices of your mouth, unflavored dental floss can also be used to cut seamlessly through cakes and soft cheeses.
Microwave Popcorn Bags
If you're one of those people who hates being left with a bag full of popcorn kernels, try opening the bag just a bit and shaking out the un-popped kernels. With this hack, you won't have to worry about being interrupted by those annoyingly painful kernels while you're busy devouring that bag of movie theater butter.
Tennis Balls
Tennis balls can double as easy and cost-efficient hooks. Just slice into them and stick them to the wall, and you have a unique way to hold on to keys, mail, and other important objects you have lying around.
Post-it Notes
Besides being a quick and easy way to jot down notes, Post-its also make great keyboard cleaners. The adhesive strip on the back of the Post-its makes them perfect for slipping into the crevices of your keyboard and getting out last weeks bread crumbs.
Blow Dryer
For those days when you’re in a rush and your fan just isn’t doing it, try this hack. Use your blow-dryer as a way to quickly remove the steam from your mirror, and save a few seconds in your morning routine.
LEGOs
LEGOs can do more than cause extreme amounts of pain when stepped on. Use the plastic toys as a cool way to manage the cords and wires that tangle and mess up your desk buy adhering them to any surface.
Toaster
Try this new and efficient method of making grilled cheese by simply flipping your toaster on its side. It’s way less work, and you still get all the cheesy goodness.
Rubber Bands
Rubber bands have tons of uses, one of which makes moving objects in and out of rooms a lot easier. Tie a single rubber band around both doorknobs so that you can move in and out of the space hands free.
Cereal Containers
Small enough to fit in your car, yet large enough to house all your garbage, a cereal container will make a great on the go trashcan. Hopefully it will bring some order to your less-than-pristine automobile.