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Costco packaging tricks you with hidden design features that control flow, stop spills, and stretch your dollars. Learn the secret hardware built into Kirkland containers, foil boxes, and plastic clamshells. We walk through simple mechanical overrides to lock rolls, tame detergents, and open hard plastic cleanly so you get every last drop from your bulk buys.
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00:00Linda is an intern at a dental clinic.
00:04She's walking up to her car with a coffee in one hand and a purse in the other.
00:09She takes out the keys, but they fall out of her hands.
00:13She puts the bag on the car's roof, picks up the keys, opens the door, starts the engine, and drives
00:20away.
00:22She pulls out onto the road and realizes she must have left her bag on the roof.
00:26Linda pulls over, gets out, and looks back.
00:30Her purse is on the ground.
00:31Linda's approaching it, but a truck runs over the bag.
00:35Her cosmetics, a cell phone, a book, and everything else is flattened and broken.
00:41Linda gets out a smashed, curved tube of toothpaste.
00:45She squeezes the gel onto her palm.
00:47How is this possible?
00:49There should be a complete mess inside the tube.
00:51But somehow, these three colored stripes didn't mix.
00:55They're running parallel to each other with the same thickness.
00:58Linda decides to find out how it works.
01:01She comes home and puts the toothpaste in the freezer.
01:06After a couple of hours, she takes out the tube and cuts it in half.
01:12She sees a frozen substance with three colors inside.
01:16It seems they put the gel in the tube in this way, with three stripes.
01:21When you squeeze the tube, the paste comes out evenly.
01:24Okay, but why don't these colors mix inside?
01:28Linda finds out there's a whole science studying the deformation and flow of substances in liquid,
01:34gaseous, and soft-solid states.
01:37They call it rheology.
01:39They use this science to create the necessary viscosity and density of toothpaste to prevent it from mixing inside the
01:46tube and turn it into foam as you brush your teeth.
01:49They put toothpaste in the tube from the backside with the help of a special machine.
01:54Different strips inside the tube have the same rheology.
01:59Under uneven pressures, they retain the same thickness and flow.
02:03When it rests inside the box, these strips have a more voluminous shape.
02:08But when you squeeze them, they get thinner as they approach the nozzle.
02:12They're released at the same speed and consistency, no matter how hard you press.
02:17The toothpaste regains the thickness after being pressed.
02:21It's like a marshmallow that returns to its shape after you've smashed it.
02:25Some dental companies equip their product with a small cylinder connected to the nozzle inside the tube.
02:31They fill the pack with white paste and put a small amount of two colorful gels on the sides of
02:38the cylinder.
02:38As you're squeezing out the toothpaste, it's passing through both sides of the cylinder and pushing the colored gel out
02:45of the container.
02:46Then, all of it comes through the nozzle in the form of three stripes.
02:52There are a lot of different patterns of toothpaste.
02:55It can be three stripes or just one color.
02:59But white, red, and blue are the classics.
03:03The white stripe is responsible for whitening teeth and removing the dirt.
03:07This is an essential function of toothpaste, so there's a lot of white gel.
03:11The blue stripe is responsible for fresh breath and protection from germs.
03:16The red color protects and strengthens the gums.
03:21This is not a strict rule, and companies may change the functions of the stripes however they want.
03:27Linda is a little dizzy from all this knowledge, but she seems to understand everything.
03:33She squeezes the toothpaste onto the brush and thinks,
03:36Why does the brush have exactly this length?
03:39And why should the toothpaste cover it completely?
03:42Brushes have various shapes, but their proportions are generally explicitly created for comfortable cleaning.
03:49And here's a little secret about the amount of toothpaste.
03:52You don't need to cover the entire brush.
03:54One little piece size is enough to clean your teeth.
03:57Companies want you to run out of toothpaste quickly to make you buy a new one sooner.
04:04Linda is brushing her teeth and thinking how lucky she is to live in the 21st century.
04:10Toothpaste, dentists, and dentures.
04:12So many different ways to treat and care for teeth.
04:15She can imagine how difficult it was for people long before they invented dental technologies in the distant past.
04:21It seems they all had severe teeth problems and were in pain.
04:26But, in fact, they didn't.
04:28Even cave people had much better teeth than we have now.
04:32Archaeologists found evidence of this.
04:34Many ancient skulls have a perfect row of teeth without cavities.
04:39Linda doesn't believe it.
04:41She looks at her electronic toothbrush.
04:43Hmm, those ancient civilizations must have had some secret technologies that we don't know about.
04:49But there were no dental technologies.
04:51To understand how they manage to keep their teeth so healthy, you first need to understand what a tooth is.
04:58On the inside, it consists of dentin, a flexible but durable substance.
05:07The outer part is covered with the most solid material in the human body, enamel.
05:13It's made of calcium and covers each tooth.
05:16And it's not just a strong shield.
05:18Enamel consists of hundreds of thousands of thin fibers called prisms.
05:23One prism is brittle.
05:25But a bundle of a million can be as hard as a diamond.
05:29The prisms are closely twisted with each other, like a rope, and form an ideal tooth structure.
05:35That's why teeth are a perfect tool for survival.
05:37Imagine a cave human eating meat and vegetables.
05:41This food is different from steak and salads at a restaurant.
05:45Back then, food was quite dense and solid.
05:48To chew it, you had to have strong jaws and teeth.
05:52Every meal was a real workout.
05:54During chewing, the fibers in meats and vegetables cleaned teeth from dirt and dental plaque.
06:00People had strong gums and didn't know about cavities.
06:04Their teeth were practically invulnerable.
06:07Many years later, we began to use this excellent tool for survival to chew soft buns, hamburgers, tender pâtés, and
06:16omelets.
06:17Teeth no longer receive the load they were created for.
06:20That's why they've become weak.
06:22Humanity is faced with a diet that has never existed in the entire history of our planet.
06:28Too little time had passed from the moment when people were chewing on mammoths
06:31to the instant they started ordering tender meatballs at a restaurant.
06:36In simple words, softness has taken over the strongest material in the human body.
06:41Yeah, the teeth became weaker.
06:44But then, another serious problem arose.
06:47Sugar.
06:47Cavities appeared when they first brought sugar to Europe.
06:51This delicacy instantly became popular.
06:54They added it to food and just ate it in cubes like candies.
06:58Sugar was considered a prestigious and expensive thing.
07:02Of course, no one knew that this product would cause tooth decay.
07:06When this problem appeared, people started to create new dental technologies.
07:11There are other destroyers besides sugar.
07:14Your mouth contains a lot of bacteria.
07:16Most of them help digest food, get rid of bad microbes, and clean teeth from plaque.
07:22But there are also harmful germs that destroy teeth structure and form cavities.
07:27In the past, when food was more natural and rugged,
07:31these microbes were not dangerous for strong teeth.
07:36Today, we eat food rich in carbs, flavorings, various additives, and sugar.
07:41We help harmful bacteria multiply, making them stronger.
07:46Your lifestyle also affects dental health.
07:49In the past, people had to get food in the fields, forests, and mountains.
07:54They mostly lived an active lifestyle and burned a lot of calories.
07:58Nobody really works like that now.
08:01Training in the gym is much easier than trying to catch a mammoth.
08:04Lack of activity provides calories.
08:07Extra calories and germs create stomach problems.
08:10Gas and acids from the intestine enter the oral cavity and destroy the teeth as well.
08:16Now, just look at these guys for comparison.
08:19Cats, lions, bears, tigers, cows, and other animals with teeth still eat the same way they did millions of years
08:30ago.
08:30And that's why they hardly ever have dental problems.
08:34Many tribes of indigenous people living far from civilization also have perfect teeth.
08:40Linda realizes that all this is true.
08:42And what do we all have to do with that?
08:45Move to a distant island and eat bananas?
08:47Eh, no worries.
08:48It's not that bad after all.
08:50Just eat less sugar, clean your teeth with a brush, and use dental floss twice a day.
08:55Visit the dentist regularly and everything will be fine.
09:03You see these blades?
09:04They have notched corners to make your cutting experience smoother.
09:08Ooh.
09:09The front edge notch helps with separating blades during manufacturing,
09:13while the trailing edge notch helps the blade glide easily.
09:17And a fun fact!
09:18That notch on the front also helps you spot unused sections of the blade.
09:23Just a little visual indicator to make your life easier.
09:26When it comes to silver vs. black blades, they're both made from the same stuff.
09:31But black blades are sharper and are better suited for cutting through tough materials,
09:36while silver blades strike a balance between cutting power and durability.
09:40If you want that extra cutting oomph, go for black.
09:44Oh, almost forgot.
09:45The only thing those blades aren't meant to cut is food.
09:49It has a rust-proofing oil coating, which is not safe for humans.
09:54Check this one out!
09:56It's totally giving me childhood vibes.
09:58Now, I remember my grandma having tomato-shaped pin cushions just like this.
10:03And sometimes they would look more like a salad, with a little pepper thrown in there.
10:08Well, believe it or not, this salad actually has a purpose.
10:12The tomato keeps your pins in place, while the pepper keeps them sharp.
10:16Those peppers are filled with sand, which helps keep your pins nice and sharp.
10:21And it's not just sand.
10:23Crushed walnuts can also be used to keep your pins in tip-top shape.
10:28Now, look at this multiple pocket tool and this little hook on it.
10:32It's a bit of a mystery, but it's actually pretty handy.
10:35I counted at least four different applications.
10:38One, you can use it to carry all sorts of awkward stuff, like camping gear or heavy parcels.
10:44Two, need to twist some wire or play around with knots?
10:48The parcel hook has got you covered.
10:51Three, this hook can save the day with those stubborn zippers, like the ones on your luggage.
10:56Four, it's great for pretending to be a budget version of Captain Hook.
11:01If you know more applications, let me know in the comments.
11:05Apple users, with this feature, you'll never get laundry surprises again.
11:10Now, I bet you've had this situation at least once in your life.
11:14You wash your stuff, and when you take it out of the washing machine, the size seems to only fit
11:19your cat.
11:20Your iPhone camera can actually translate those funky laundry symbols for you.
11:25There are two requirements, though.
11:27You must have iOS 17, and your phone must be in English.
11:31Take a photo of the care label, go to the Photos app, and see the details of the image.
11:36Everything will be automatically decoded and explained to you.
11:41Now, many toasters come with nifty removable crumb trays at the bottom.
11:46It's super important to give these trays a good clean every now and then to keep your toaster running smoothly
11:51and avoid any potential fire hazards.
11:54Just pop them out, shake out the crumbs, and you're good to go.
11:58Where you shake them out is up to you.
12:01Those little compartments on your gas pump aren't just for show.
12:04They're actually there to hold your cap while you're filling up.
12:07This nifty feature keeps things tidy and prevents any spills or drips on the handle.
12:13So, say goodbye to messy refueling experiences and hello to a cleaner pump.
12:18Plus, it makes the whole process way more convenient and efficient.
12:23Now, I'll bet your oven gets so greasy and dirty sometimes that you can even hear it oink.
12:29Just kidding.
12:30I know you're a tidy person.
12:32Anyway, if you're looking for a way to bring your kitchen cleaning to a whole new level,
12:37here's a tip for you.
12:38Most oven doors have handy latches that let you pop the door off for easy cleaning,
12:44saving your poor back from the strain.
12:47When you're draining noodles or potatoes,
12:50there's no need to bother transferring everything to a colander in the sink.
12:54Just throw the colander right into the pot, hold it down, and pour the liquid out.
12:59It makes life so much easier,
13:01especially when you want to save that starchy water for recipes.
13:05It's a must for authentic pasta, by the way.
13:09So, let's say you've snagged this gem at a thrift store a while back for just under a dollar.
13:15It's seen better days, serving as an ashtray, but you decide it's time to give it a new lease on
13:21life.
13:22Here's the lowdown on how to make it shine again.
13:25Mix up a solution of boiling water, baking soda, and table salt in a bowl lined with aluminum foil.
13:32Let the piece soak for about 15 minutes, and repeat this process three times.
13:38In between soaks, gently scrub any rough spots with a microfiber cloth.
13:43After the final soak, dry the piece off and rub on some toothpaste, baking soda, and peroxide.
13:49Buff out any remaining tarnish with a clean, dry microfiber cloth.
13:54Rinse it off, and now your piece is practically gleaming like a mirror.
14:00These aluminum foil boxes have nifty little tabs on the sides that make it super easy to grab a sheet
14:06without any hassle.
14:07It's like a fancy little bonus that makes the product a breeze and ensures you'll have a smooth sailing experience
14:14every time.
14:16Manual can openers often come with a handy built-in feature, also known as a bottle opener.
14:22It's like getting two tools in one.
14:24But did you know that this bottle opener actually has another useful function?
14:29It can help you loosen those stubborn, hard-to-open jars.
14:33Simply lift the lid slightly at a couple of points with the bottle opener, and then watch it as it
14:39effortlessly twists right off.
14:41Yeah!
14:44Okay, I just found that, apparently, you're supposed to save the first and last slices of a loaf of sliced
14:50bread for last.
14:51It's like a bread hack or something.
14:53Apparently, those end pieces help keep the rest of the bread fresher for longer, and you shouldn't eat them until
14:59you've devoured the rest of the loaf.
15:01So, next time you're making a sandwich, save those heel slices for the very end.
15:06Even bread-eating needs a good strategy.
15:09Now, look at those blue levers on the top rack of your dishwasher.
15:13I was curious about them, too.
15:14And it turns out they are actually water bottle sprayers.
15:18They help to ensure that your bottles get a thorough cleaning and rinse during the wash cycle.
15:25Many vegetable peelers have those little scoops on top for taking out the eyes from potatoes.
15:30And here's a cool tip.
15:32You can actually use vegetable peelers in both directions to peel faster.
15:36But most people just stick to one direction.
15:40When using yellow mustard, make sure to push the lid of the bottle all the way open until you hear
15:46a satisfying click.
15:47This way, the lid will stay securely in place and won't get in the way when you're dispensing the mustard
15:53onto your food.
15:54It's a simple step that can make your condiment experience hassle-free and enjoyable.
15:59So there!
16:02You know that little hole at the end of your pot or pan?
16:05Well, it's not just for show.
16:07You can actually use it as a handy holder for your forks and spoons.
16:11Next time you're cooking up a storm in the kitchen,
16:14just pop your utensils in that convenient little hole and keep them close at hand.
16:20Okay, just a heads-up to remember to switch the direction of your ceiling fan for the changing weather.
16:26And to give it a good clean, too.
16:28I've seen that a lot of folks found it helpful before to reverse the fan's direction by flipping a switch
16:34for different seasons.
16:36So this is just a friendly reminder to go ahead and do it again,
16:40pushing hot air down and pulling cold air up.
16:45When you're chowing down for some pizza,
16:47just tear off the top of the box and use it as a big old plate.
16:51You can even rip the box in half and fold it to save some leftovers for later.
16:56Well, that's it for today.
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17:10You're heading to a supermarket to get a few small items.
17:13The self-service checkout is way faster than waiting for people to unload their huge shopping carts.
17:20But this loud voice from a machine, commanding over and over again, spoils all the appetite.
17:26I have some good news for you.
17:29You can turn it off.
17:30Take a closer look at the screen.
17:33You'll probably see a volume button at the bottom.
17:36Use your finger to mute the annoying polite voice once and for all.
17:41Not all machines have this hidden option, though, but it's definitely worth checking out.
17:48Usually, a sunflower oil bottle has this weird inner cap.
17:52Most people remove the entire top layer and throw it away.
17:56But there's actually a better way to use it.
18:00Turn the removed element inside down and put it into the bottleneck.
18:04It will make a great dispenser.
18:07And you'll never spill more oil than you wanted in your salad.
18:12Planning a picnic with your friends in the wild?
18:14Forget about the classic picnic basket.
18:17We got it all wrong.
18:18It's not a basket, but a bucket.
18:21Yep, it's way better to put your picnic stuff into several buckets.
18:26This will help evenly distribute the weight among all guests.
18:29And when you find a nice spot for your picnic and get all the stuff out,
18:34turn the buckets over and use them as stools.
18:37When the food is over, put the buckets into each other to save space on the way back home.
18:44Your toast is getting burnt, but you don't have any kitchen tongs at hand?
18:48Take two identical forks.
18:51Put them together time to time.
18:53Stick them tightly with a rubber band.
18:55And voila, your tongs are ready.
18:58Ever wondered what this double bottom under the Nutella lid is for?
19:02There's only one way to find out.
19:04Here's a brand new Nutella jar.
19:07Let's remove the white carton circle and then peel off the foil.
19:11Surprise!
19:12There should be a little knife to cut the gold foil cover.
19:16Now you know how to get access to your favorite guilty pleasure without scratching your hands.
19:22Don't throw away the glass jar after you're done with Nutella.
19:26It can turn into a candle holder or a lantern.
19:29Wash it, paint it to your taste, add some decorations or lettering.
19:34Glue a decorative rope around the neck of the jar.
19:38Set a candle inside the jar or put string lights inside it.
19:43No one will ever guess that it used to be a Nutella jar.
19:47It'll be our secret.
19:49Have you ever wondered why Ritz crackers have ridges?
19:53You can use them as a safe knife for cheese and similar soft products like cucumber, ham and so on.
20:01Just roll the cracker as if it were a tiny pizza cutter and press.
20:06Now all the ingredients fit on your cracker perfectly.
20:10Enjoy your snack.
20:11Do you have one of those old baking trays that you never use but still hesitate to throw away?
20:18Good news!
20:19You can recycle it and make a gorgeous frame for a painting or a picture.
20:24There are two ways to do so.
20:26De-grease the surface of your tray and attach the image to the bottom.
20:30In this case, the frame will stick forward.
20:33Or you can flip the tray upside down and the edges will hide behind.
20:39Hang this construction on a wall or put it on a shelf.
20:42And feel free to use metal paint to give your frame an appropriate color.
20:48An old cutting board can make a great frame for a mirror.
20:53Use double-sided tape to attach a matching mirror to the surface of your board.
20:58Make sure the mirror is firmly glued.
21:01And now you can hang it on a wall using the board's handle.
21:04Or put it on a cabinet and lean it on a wall.
21:08Don't forget to wash and dry the cutting board before beginning this DIY.
21:12We don't want the mirror to smell fishy.
21:16Another superpower of a cutting board is keeping wires tangle-free.
21:20Wrap some string lights around an old wooden cutting board and put it in your closet.
21:26The next holiday season, you'll have it completely untangled.
21:31A hair dryer can make a great mini vacuum cleaner when you need an emergency cleaning.
21:36Cut a plastic bottle and dry it.
21:39Put a layer of fabric on the fan of your hair dryer.
21:43Then place the fan in the plastic bottle bottom portion.
21:47Fix the bottle and attach it to the hair dryer using a plaster.
21:51Turn it on and you're ready to clean the mess.
21:55You can use a retro gas stove grate to hang your indoor plants.
21:59Attach it to the wall with screws or nails.
22:02Now you're ready to hang flower pots, string lights, and any other decor items.
22:08If the color of your stove grate doesn't match the interior, you can always fix this using spray paint.
22:16Chopsticks and wooden ice cream sticks can also turn into a beautiful panel that will decorate your interior.
22:22Glue the edges together to create a grid.
22:26You can also put together your name or any other word you want out of sticks.
22:31Then wrap the grid around with string lights and enjoy your decor.
22:36Don't throw away wrinkled kitchen foil.
22:39It can help to sparkle up your day.
22:42Crumple identical foil balls and glue them over a glass, a mirror frame, or even a book, and your life
22:49will immediately become more glamorous.
22:52If you need to sharpen your dull scissors, take aluminum foil and crunch it up into a ball.
22:58Sharpen the edges of the scissors right on that ball of foil.
23:03To speed up your ironing routine, place sheets of tin foil under your ironing board and then put the cover
23:10back on.
23:11The tin foil will reflect the heat.
23:13The iron will get hotter and will do the job much faster.
23:18If you struggle to organize all your jewelry and lose your favorite items from time to time, use a sponge
23:24to store it.
23:25Just make a few cuts and put your shiny little friends inside these cuts.
23:30They will sit firmly in the sponge and won't fall out or mix.
23:35You can also use a sponge to create an organizer for your jewelry.
23:39Find a cute box, cut your sponge into matching pieces, and put them inside the box.
23:46Use glue or tape to attach the sponge to the box, and enjoy your new jewelry casket.
23:53You can easily make chocolate-filled strawberries at home.
23:57Take a plastic syringe, fill it with chocolate paste, remove the leaves from a strawberry,
24:03and stick the syringe into the hole from which the sprig usually sticks out.
24:08Squeeze chocolate into the berry, and it's ready.
24:12You can use the same technique when you bake eclairs, apples, or want to leave a chocolate note on a
24:18pancake to surprise your significant other in the morning.
24:22Wooden pants hangers with metal clips can be handy when it comes to hanging curtains or a backdrop for your
24:28photo shoot.
24:30If you need to hang curtains but don't have any special hooks, attach several pants hangers along the entire length
24:37of the curtains,
24:38and then hang this construction on a ledge.
24:41An old metal tea jar serves as a mini shelf for small things in your kitchen.
24:47Apply double-sided tape to the jar and stick it to the top corner of your cabinet.
24:53Here's how you can protect your bank card from potential fraudsters.
24:57Use a marker and cover the last four digits.
24:59You can also use a sticker that's easy to remove and place it over the security code.
25:05Have you had a house guest that didn't use a coaster?
25:07Get a hair dryer and hold it a couple of inches away from the stain.
25:11Blow it on medium heat for a couple of minutes to evaporate the watermark.
25:15If a faded ring remains, mix equal amounts of vinegar and olive oil in a bowl.
25:19Now, wipe it onto the marked area and rub it in until the stain disappears.
25:23Then wipe it off.
25:25Don't waste time scrubbing the burnt stains off the bottom of a pan.
25:29Instead, fill it with water and add three tablespoons of salt.
25:32Let it sit overnight as the salt dissolves the burnt marks.
25:36And in the morning, pour the water out of the pan.
25:38This way, it will be much easier to scrub all that grease off.
25:42Picture this.
25:43You're on vacation and your shirt has become all crinkled inside the luggage.
25:47You need it tonight, but the hotel doesn't have an iron.
25:50Don't panic.
25:51Hang the shirt up in the bathroom.
25:53And while you relax in a hot shower, the heat and moisture will unwrinkle your shirt.
25:57It won't be perfect, but it will get much better without any effort.
26:01The football is on, and it turns out you've run out of standard batteries.
26:05You can use a smaller battery instead that easily fits inside.
26:09Now take some aluminum foil and crunch it up.
26:12Fit it into the gap on the negative or flat end of the battery.
26:15All done.
26:17You can turn on the TV now.
26:19Once your flip-flops crack and the plug easily slips out of the hole,
26:23it's normally a sign that you need a new pair.
26:25But there's a way to extend their mileage.
26:27Push the plug back through the hole, then take a bread clip and attach it to the end.
26:32The clip will provide enough support for the plug to remain in place.
26:36You've received a package and the receipt is taped on.
26:39You've managed to detach it from the box, but how to separate the tape without ripping the paper?
26:45Hold both ends of the tape apart, and by pulling it slowly, the tape stretches and separates itself from the
26:51paper without tearing it apart.
26:54Ziploc bags are perfect to keep things dry, but it would be great if they were larger.
26:59Take two and turn one of them inside out.
27:02They can now connect and work as one large bag, big enough to protect a keyboard.
27:07There's no need to carry your keys in your hand when you go for a job.
27:11Instead, put them inside your pocket, take a rubber band, then tie it around the pocket from the inside.
27:17This stops the keys from falling out.
27:20You've broken your key in the door.
27:22It's stuck.
27:23Great.
27:24Arranging for a locksmith could cost up to $100, but for a cheaper and quicker option, try using a hot
27:30glue stick.
27:31Heat the end with a lighter, and once it's warm enough to melt, push the glue into the keyhole.
27:36The melted glue will enter the available space covering part of the key.
27:41Once it cools, it compresses and gains a strong hold of the key's end.
27:45Now, just pull it out.
27:48If you need to siphon liquid through a hose and want to avoid using your mouth,
27:52put one end in the liquid and hold the other upwards with your thumb closing the top.
27:57Now shake up and down.
27:58This jiggle motion pushes liquid upwards, a little each time.
28:02And once it reaches the top, lower the exit point and let gravity do the rest.
28:07You've left your keys locked inside the car.
28:10It's an older model with a roll-down window.
28:12You could get the coat hanger and begin the long process of finding the lock.
28:16Or use duct tape.
28:18Make about 20 2-foot-long strands.
28:20Stick them onto the window, allowing enough room for the tape to grab onto at the bottom.
28:25Then, with a friend, take the ends of the tape, holding them together, and pull downwards.
28:30The force will allow the window to lower enough that you can unlock the door.
28:35While drilling long screws into hardwood, your old drill might not have enough power,
28:40leaving them only halfway in.
28:42Before the drill gives up, get a block of wax and scrape the edges of the screws with it.
28:46The wax works like a lubricant, melting as it gets warm, and providing easy entry for the screw.
28:53You're out camping, but you didn't bring anything to light the barbecue.
28:57Take a small plastic bag that won't leak, fill it up with water, and close it tight, making a round
29:02bubble.
29:03Hold it over where you want to catch the light from the sun.
29:06The bag of water will work like a magnifying glass, starting up the barbecue, just as long as it's a
29:12sunny day.
29:13Missing a corkscrew or a cork breaking halfway?
29:16By using a stove lighter, heat the top of the bottle.
29:19The heat slightly expands the glass, and this forces the cork out the top.
29:24You've superglued your fingers again.
29:26Take some salt and pour it on top of your stuck fingers.
29:29Put your fingers into the water and slowly rub.
29:32The mixture will dissolve the glue and release you in no time.
29:36While hanging up a painting, it can be impossible to find that stubborn nail.
29:41Place a fork upside down and insert it so the nail is in between the middle fork teeth.
29:46The fork has provided a long arm that's separated from the wall, making it easier to slip the string of
29:52the painting over the nail.
29:53Once it's perfectly balanced, simply remove the fork.
29:59You need to put a cake into a container, but taking it out again later by lifting it up from
30:04the inside might ruin the cake.
30:06Put the lid upside down and place the cake on the lid.
30:09The base of the container is now the lid, making it much easier to access, slice by slice.
30:17Pour out water more efficiently from large jugs and bottles by swirling.
30:21This will make the liquid inside spin, creating a vortex.
30:25The vortex allows for the air to flow back into the bottle as the water pours out, much faster than
30:31the glugging alternative.
30:34There's an easier and less messy way to remove eggshells from a boiled egg.
30:38Once fully boiled, crack the shell on both ends by tapping them.
30:42On one end, pinch off the shell.
30:44Use the opened end to blow with your mouth.
30:46The force of air will push the flesh and expand the eggshell, forcing out the egg, undamaged.
30:54When the hinges of your laptop break, repairing them can cost up to $300.
30:59A far cheaper fix is to buy a picture frame and tape it to the back of the screen.
31:05You've dropped a small piece of jewelry on the floor, seemingly impossible to find.
31:10Take a stocking and place it over the end of the vacuum hose.
31:13Give the area a good vacuum and check the end periodically.
31:16You will eventually find it sitting at the end.
31:19You've drilled a hole in the wall, but the drill hole is now too wide.
31:24Remove the screw and find an object that is slightly shorter and thinner.
31:28Pieces of plastic, small wires, paper clips, or even toothpicks are perfect.
31:33Place whichever item you find inside the hole.
31:35It's filled the gap enough so the screw will now re-enter securely.
31:39Taking the trash out can put you in a gross scenario of getting bin juice on you.
31:44A great way to avoid this is by placing old papers at the bottom of the bag.
31:48Now, not only does it absorb all the liquids from the food and other sources, but also helps prevent bad
31:55smells from forming within a bin.
31:57Nobody likes mosquitoes, and pesticides are pricey.
32:00A cheap alternative is to take a plastic bottle and cut the top part off from the bottom of the
32:06funnel.
32:07After removing it, turn it upside down and put it inside the bottle.
32:10Mix two cups of warm water with two tablespoons of sugar.
32:14The mosquitoes will be attracted to the formula inside and become trapped.
32:19Now just sit back and relax without getting bitten.
32:22Next time you follow a recipe where you need to separate egg yolks from whites, try this.
32:28Peel a clove of garlic and rub your fingers with it.
32:31Carefully break an egg into a bowl.
32:34With your garlicky fingers, pick up the yolk.
32:37And voila!
32:38You can now marvel at how perfectly it separates from the egg white.
32:43If it's egg peeling time, there are two easy ways to do it.
32:47When cooking eggs, add a teaspoon of baking soda to the boiling water.
32:50This will make peeling eggs much easier.
32:53You can also place them under cold running water as soon as they're ready.
32:57The eggshells will come off much easier, and you won't burn your hands while peeling the eggs.
33:03The sides of roads have sleeper lines for a very important reason.
33:08Their main function is to alert those drivers who doze off behind the wheel.
33:12When a car starts steering off the road, the tires go over the lines, and the sound wakes the driver
33:18up.
33:20Those price tags and labels that come glued to your Tupperware are easier to remove than you might think.
33:25No need to waste hot water and soap trying to remove them.
33:29Take a hairdryer instead.
33:31Blow some hot air directly onto the tag for a minute or so.
33:35There you go.
33:35The label comes off at once.
33:39White household appliances might get yellow with time.
33:42To make them white again, use this simple trick.
33:45Apply bleaching cream to the surface of an item.
33:48Wrap it in plastic and let it stay this way overnight.
33:51The next morning, check it out.
33:53It'll be as white as when you first bought it.
33:56When you buy a pack of cans, opening it might turn into a problem.
34:01You probably tear a hole in the plastic and try to squeeze a can out of there.
34:05But the bottom of cans was actually designed to make this part much easier.
34:10Grab a can and rub it over the top of another can from the pack.
34:14A circle the exact same size of the can will be cut out.
34:17This way, you can easily remove the new can from the pack without destroying the entire thing.
34:24Now to the art of lime squeezing.
34:27When you pick limes at the grocery store, you never know how juicy they are.
34:31And often, when you bring them home and squeeze them, almost no juice comes out.
34:36Try heating these citruses in a microwave for 30 seconds before cutting them open.
34:40You'll see that the juice will come out much easier.
34:44But be careful, they're going to be hot and you don't want to burn your hands.
34:49If you're hanging out with your friends and feel like listening to some music but don't have a loudspeaker,
34:54there's no need to worry.
34:55Place your phone in a cup or bowl.
34:58The sound will get louder instantly.
35:02If you don't have a hanger at hand but still need to hang your shirt, this trick is for you.
35:07Most dress shirts have a tiny loop on the back between the shoulders and you can use it to hang
35:12your shirt.
35:13How about the worst case scenario?
35:15Your phone is running out of battery and you're running late.
35:18Try this simple trick.
35:20Switch on airplane mode.
35:22Your phone will charge to 100% in no time.
35:31You can run the sticky part of a post-it note along your laptop's keyboard.
35:35This will help remove tiny bits of food and dust that get stuck in between the keys.
35:40Avoid putting really hot food into plastic containers.
35:44Hot plastic releases all kinds of toxic chemicals and we don't want our food to absorb that nasty stuff, right?
35:52What can be better than a bubble bath in the evening?
35:54But the bubbles are not only pretty and smell nice, they also keep the water temperature hot for longer.
36:01This way, you can enjoy a long hot bath without getting cold too quickly.
36:06You got home craving a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, but your peanut butter now has two layers and the
36:11oil is at the top.
36:13To avoid getting disappointed, next time, store a peanut butter jar turned upside down.
36:22Your screwdriver and wrench can work together to remove that stubborn screw.
36:27Grab your screwdriver's handle with a wrench and use it to apply more force.
36:31This method will also help you reach more difficult areas.
36:36There is a reason why your coffee stirrer looks like a straw.
36:39It has holes in it because it reduces the amount of plastic manufacturers have to use.
36:44Plus, they prevent the stirrer from floating.
36:47The holes in the stirrer get filled with coffee, which in turn makes it heavier.
36:54And speaking of coffee, you should never buy the product that is more than 18 months old.
36:58Make sure to look at the best before date when buying it.
37:03If you've ever had trouble with those classic salt and pepper shakers,
37:06the ones you may see in diners, I've got a trick for you.
37:10Instead of shaking your entire arm to try and get some salt out of the container,
37:14try rubbing the bottom of one container with the bottom of the other.
37:18Grab the salt and hold it so that the bottom of the container faces downward.
37:22Now, while holding the pepper shaker upright, rub the two bottom parts together,
37:27creating circular friction between them.
37:29After this, the salt will spill effortlessly.
37:33After a long day of hiking, your shoes might smell funny.
37:36Well, I've got good news for you.
37:38Put dry tea bags inside your shoes and keep them in a dry place for a while.
37:42The tea bags will absorb bad smells and make your shoes dry.
37:47If you've torn your flip-flop while taking a walk, there's a way to save the day,
37:51but only if you have a bread clip with you.
37:54First, push the strap back into its hole.
37:56Then attach the bread clip to the bottom of the flip-flop strap.
38:00Here you go!
38:02Your body needs a daily amount of vitamin C to boost your immune system,
38:06but oranges are a tricky fruit to peel.
38:09To avoid getting sprayed all over your face,
38:11start by cutting off both the top and the bottom parts of the orange.
38:15Then, cut the peel vertically.
38:17Hook your fingers under the opposite sides of the cut and open your orange.
38:23If it's difficult for you to figure out how much detergent you need to wash your clothes,
38:27here's a tip for you.
38:29Usually, detergent caps have markings that indicate the exact amount of liquid you should use per wash.
38:35It helps your detergent last longer.
38:39Permanent markers are not as permanent as you might believe they are.
38:43I can prove it.
38:44Let's say you used a permanent marker, thinking it was a regular one,
38:47to draw something on a whiteboard.
38:49Good news for you!
38:50You don't need to throw the board away yet.
38:52There's a way to save it.
38:54Get a regular marker and use it to draw over the lines left by the permanent one.
38:59Let it sit for a while so that both markers blend in together.
39:02The thing is, the ink of the regular marker contains a solvent
39:06that dissolves the pigment the permanent marker contains.
39:09Now take a paper towel and rub the whiteboard clean.
39:13The marker will come off easily.
39:16If you need to peel peaches, use the technique called blanching.
39:20First, heat up some water.
39:22Wait until it starts boiling.
39:24Soak the peaches in the water for about 20 seconds.
39:27Then put the fruit into a bowl with cold water.
39:29And leave them for about 5 minutes.
39:32There you have it.
39:34The peel will come off nicely and easily.
39:38That plastic lid covering your drink can be used as a coaster.
39:41Take the lid off and put it on the table.
39:44The bottom of your cup will fit perfectly into the lid's inner ring.
39:48No more stained tables from now on.
39:52Bristles on escalators are there for safety reasons.
39:55They remain stationary while the escalator is moving,
39:58preventing people from standing too close to the sides.
40:02This helps to avoid accidents like getting your shoelaces stuck.
40:07If you pay close attention to elevator doors,
40:10you'll notice they have a small hole in them.
40:12This is a keyhole and only authorized personnel have the key to it.
40:16They use it in emergency situations or during a regular maintenance routine.
40:26Over 40 billion Oreos are made every single year.
40:30It's the world's most popular manufactured cookie.
40:33The geometric design stamped into these cookies has the Nabisco logo,
40:37the symbol of European quality, surrounding the word Oreo.
40:41William Tournier created the chocolate cookie design we see today back in 1952.
40:47Headphone jacks might become a thing of the past because of wireless technology.
40:52But if you've seen one, you might have noticed the rings at the base of the plug.
40:57One ring means single sound playback.
40:59Two rings represent stereo sound in the left and right ear,
41:03while three rings means you've got stereo and a microphone built in.
41:07Now, the iconic orange, red, purple, yellow, and lime green rings of Froot Loops hide a deep secret within.
41:15They don't represent different fruit flavors.
41:18All those rings are the same fruit flavors blended together.
41:21The colors are just for show.
41:24The E in Dell's logo is at an angle
41:27because the founder, Michael Dell, wanted his technology to turn the world on its ear.
41:33A compass uses magnets to point to the magnetic north pole,
41:37but it's not really north at all.
41:40The north pole of a compass magnet points toward the north
41:43because the north and south attract.
41:46Earth's south magnetic pole is near the geographic north,
41:49while the north pole is near Earth's geographic south.
41:53Confusing, isn't it?
41:54Those little red spots you sometimes see after you crack an egg
41:58are nothing to be worried about.
42:00Tiny blood spots can be caused by a small rupture in the blood vessel of the hen
42:05as it was laying the egg.
42:07Eggs with these blood spots are safe to eat,
42:10but that spot can be removed if you want.
42:12It won't affect the taste of the egg.
42:15That's comforting.
42:17Ketchup is a word taken from many cultures,
42:19like Chinese, Malay, and Indonesian.
42:22It originally meant a pickled fish sauce.
42:25Ketchup is also an acceptable spelling use.
42:28However, ketchup is the most popular way it's spelled these days.
42:34Airbnb's logo isn't a bent paperclip, as it may seem to be.
42:38Bella, as it's called for belonging, means more than that.
42:42There's a person's head, the location symbol, and a heart for love.
42:46All joined together, they make Airbnb's iconic A and symbol of togetherness.
42:53E120, or Natural Red 4, food coloring, aka carmine, is made from tiny beetles.
43:00It's been used to color anything from cakes to candy, to even drinks.
43:05That shine on candy also comes from bugs.
43:08This time, it's the Indian female lack bug.
43:11The beetle leaves behind a substance that is scraped from the trees
43:15to be formed into dry shellac that gives that glossy look.
43:19The Mozilla Firefox logo isn't a fox at all surrounding the planet.
43:24It's a red panda instead.
43:26The name Firefox is the English translation of its Chinese name.
43:31Those maintenance covers in the street are round for safety reasons.
43:35In past civilizations, like ancient Rome,
43:38manholes, that's what they were called back then,
43:41were square-shaped slabs of stone.
43:43Unfortunately, these were prone to accidents.
43:46If they weren't placed properly,
43:48a square cover could slip through the square hole diagonally.
43:51Ow!
43:52Placing a round cover eliminated this problem.
43:55A circle cover won't slip inside because there are no angles.
44:00A tomato isn't technically a vegetable, but a fruit.
44:03Banana trees aren't related to palm trees or trees at all.
44:07They're herbs.
44:09Banana is considered an herb
44:10because it never builds a woody trunk the way a tree does.
44:14Instead, it forms a succulent stalk,
44:17like lemongrass or its cousin, ginger.
44:19You can call them berries as well.
44:22The Golden Gate Bridge color
44:24wasn't meant to be the orangey-red that it is today.
44:27The bridge's original color was suggested to be many other colors,
44:31such as black with yellow stripes or even candy cane,
44:35to make it visible for passing ships and aircraft,
44:38especially in the frequent San Francisco fog.
44:42But when the steel arrived,
44:44covered in an orange primer to protect it from rust,
44:47the architect preferred the international orange color,
44:50and it stuck.
44:52Those legs on the back of keyboards
44:55aren't an ergonomic design to help your wrists sit better.
44:59Using the legs out for too long can tire and hurt your wrists,
45:02plus slowing your typing down.
45:04The hinge legs are just there to help you see the letters and numbers better
45:08if you don't know how to touch type.
45:11The color of a chili pepper
45:13reveals nothing about its taste or heat.
45:16The smaller a chili is,
45:18the hotter it'll usually be.
45:20The heat doesn't come from the seeds, as believed,
45:23but the white membranes that hold them.
45:26Hidden within the Toblerone logo of the mountain
45:28is the image of a bear
45:30standing on its hind legs
45:32about to eat that yodeler over there.
45:34No, not really.
45:36This is because bears are a big part of Bern,
45:38one of the biggest cities in Switzerland,
45:40where the founder created the triangle chocolate treat.
45:44Toblerone is also a play on the founder's family name,
45:47Tobler,
45:48and the Italian word,
45:49Torone,
45:50for honey and almond nougat.
45:52The space below a cup of noodles
45:54is there to protect the noodles during transport.
45:57This technique is called a middle suspension.
46:00Not only are they protected better in their styrofoam cup,
46:03but it also helps those noodles soften more evenly and quickly.
46:07Now, even though you might have thought
46:09that the hole in the barrel of a ballpoint pen
46:12had no purpose,
46:14it does.
46:15It's called a venting system,
46:17which helps the ink flow more smoothly.
46:19This way,
46:20an even amount of air pressure
46:22is created inside and outside the pen,
46:24allowing the ink to flow into the point easily.
46:28One of the most recognized logos in the cycling world
46:31has a hidden item in its famous logo.
46:33Inside the Tour de France name,
46:36a cyclist hides in the O, U, and R.
46:41Those metal brackets on the top of the nozzles
46:43and gas stations
46:44have a unique design put into place
46:47in case of accidents.
46:48If a dodo accidentally forgets
46:51the nozzle is still inside the gas tank
46:53and starts driving away,
46:55the magnetic brackets separate
46:57without damaging any part of the gas pump.
47:00Wendy's logo is designed off of the daughter
47:03of creator Dave Thomas.
47:05It's also named after her nickname,
47:07but there is more to the logo than that.
47:10Wendy's collar spells out the word mom.
47:13While unintentional,
47:14it became something to mean a homey feel
47:17more than any other restaurant out there.
47:20Finding the right lane to be in
47:22while driving for your exit
47:23can sometimes be confusing,
47:25especially in a foreign country.
47:27Pay attention to the side of the road
47:29that exit signs are located.
47:31It'll be the lane you need to be in.
47:34Some toothpaste has a little seal on them
47:37that needs to be removed
47:38before you can use them.
47:40Instead of peeling back the foil layer,
47:42the toothpaste lid has a little spike on the top
47:45just for this reason.
47:47Tostitos have a secret symbol
47:49hidden right in the middle of their name.
47:51The two T's in the middle of the logo
47:54resemble two people enjoying Tostitos
47:57over a bowl of salsa.
47:58The salsa bowl is in red
48:00and forms the dot in the eye.
48:03One of the most recognizable figures in the world,
48:06the Statue of Liberty,
48:07for 16 years,
48:09functioned as a fully operational lighthouse.
48:12However, the light was barely visible,
48:14even from Manhattan.
48:16In 1901,
48:17it was eventually decommissioned as a lighthouse.
48:20Tourists could even visit the torch
48:22for a stunning view of the city.
48:24But an accident damaged
48:25the Statue of Liberty's torch in 1916,
48:28and it's been closed to the public ever since.
48:31The do-not-remove-under-penalty-of-law tag
48:34on mattresses
48:35isn't put there for the consumer
48:37or void your warranty either
48:39if you do remove them.
48:41In the 1900s,
48:43manufacturers used to create the filling
48:45with basically anything.
48:46Animal hair,
48:48old hospital beds,
48:49or clothing.
48:50It didn't matter at the time.
48:52Strict laws created the tags
48:54to stop recycled materials
48:55from being used and sold as new.
48:58Good thing!
48:59Toyota's symbol
49:00is more than just some random rings combined.
49:03The three overlapping ovals
49:05symbolize the merge of the hearts
49:07of consumers and Toyota together.
49:10A California sushi roll
49:12is made of seaweed, rice,
49:14cucumber, avocado,
49:15and crab meat.
49:16But it's not crab meat at all.
49:19Surimi is an imitation crab meat.
49:22It's made of white fish
49:23blended with sugar
49:24instead of crustaceans.
49:26The fish mixture
49:27is then heated
49:28and pressed into shape.
49:29The logo for beats
49:31is just a lowercase b
49:33inside of a red circle.
49:34The circle represents
49:36a human head,
49:37with the b being
49:38the headphones in their shape.
49:40All those little black dots
49:42around the edges of car windows
49:43are called frits.
49:45A frit is a painted black enamel
49:47that's put into windshields
49:49during manufacturing.
49:50They block ultraviolet rays
49:52and help distribute temperatures
49:53between the metal and glass.
49:55There are 24 symbols
49:57hidden inside the Unilever logo.
50:00Let's count, shall we?
50:01The sun, dove, plant, spark,
50:05chili pepper, spoon, bowl,
50:07flour, ice cream,
50:09hand, hair, lips, swirl,
50:13fish, clothes, bee,
50:15particles, packaging,
50:17transformation, waves,
50:19DNA, palm trees, heart,
50:22and virtuous cycle.
50:23Whatever that is.
50:24These represent everything
50:26that the company believes in
50:27and produces.
50:29DNA.
50:30Bobby pins are designed
50:32so that the zigzag part
50:33goes onto your scalp,
50:34not the flat part.
50:35It gives a greater grip
50:37on the hair and skin,
50:38making the pin stay in longer.
50:41The story that the pins
50:42were named after those
50:43fashionable London constables
50:45called bobbies
50:46is not true.
50:48I made it up.
50:51How many hidden features
50:52are there in your car
50:53that you have never heard of?
50:55Most cars these days
50:57have everything color-coded
50:58under their hoods.
50:59It makes it way easier
51:01to know what you need
51:02to supervise
51:02between services.
51:04Like the dipstick,
51:06the oil cap,
51:07or the coolant.
51:08You can even have a look
51:10at the brake and washer fluid.
51:12Anything else that's black or gray,
51:14just leave it to the mechanics.
51:17Ever seen a snowflake light
51:19on the dashboard of your car?
51:21It's not there to let you know
51:23the winter holidays are coming
51:24if that's what you're thinking.
51:25It's actually a sensor
51:27that indicates the exterior
51:29ambient temperature.
51:30It gets activated
51:32and pops up the light
51:33whenever there's a road warning
51:34due to a sharp drop
51:36in temperature.
51:38It may sometimes even come on
51:40with an audio warning
51:41or a message on your dashboard
51:43to warn you that the roads
51:44may be getting icy,
51:45so you can either adapt the speed
51:47or change to the appropriate tires
51:49if necessary.
51:52Most cars come with added features
51:54for the summertime too,
51:55like those neat sun visors.
51:58Yours might have an added bonus
52:00you might want to check out.
52:01We all know they twist
52:02to help the driver out
52:03when the sun is not shining
52:04from the front.
52:05But some of them
52:06can also extend
52:08so they can provide shade
52:09to a larger area.
52:12If you figure out
52:13your sun visor doesn't extend,
52:15there's a simple solution though.
52:17Buy a sun visor extender.
52:19You can even find them online.
52:21They work by being attached
52:23to your existing sun visors
52:25or windows
52:25for better shade coverage
52:27and visibility.
52:29Let's find some hidden features
52:31at home.
52:32It's not rocket science,
52:34but there is a wrong way
52:36to make ice in the freezer.
52:37And that's because
52:38you're probably not using
52:39the ice cube tray correctly.
52:42They come with that particular shape
52:44because you need to fill the trays
52:45until there's a layer of water
52:47on the top.
52:48This layer will help remove
52:50the cubes faster from the tray
52:52because it will crack when twisted
52:53and leave each cube poking out.
52:56You can then grab them in no time
52:58and enjoy your drink.
53:00If you find that the heat
53:02on your oven is too high
53:03or you need to cook
53:05some delicate dishes
53:05that require more control
53:07over the temperature,
53:08there's an easy way
53:10to adjust that.
53:11The knobs on your oven
53:13should come with calibration screws
53:15on their backs.
53:17Pop out the plastic knob
53:18and adjust it to your preferences.
53:20Be sure to disconnect the oven
53:22from any energy source
53:23before doing it.
53:25Do you know what your stove
53:27and your car have in common?
53:29They both have hoods
53:30that you can open
53:31if you need to have a peek
53:32or if they need some cleaning.
53:35If you look closely
53:37at the top of your kitchen stove,
53:39you will see two hinges
53:40located on the back corners.
53:42You'll be able to easily lift it up
53:44and clean out all the grime
53:46that's been stuck in there.
53:48Ever wondered why glue
53:49doesn't stick to the inside
53:51of the bottle?
53:52The answer is a bit more complex,
53:54depending on the type of glue.
53:56But the simple response is,
53:58well,
53:59it doesn't have any air in there.
54:02PVA glue contains some molecules
54:04called polymers and water.
54:06When the glue is out,
54:08the water evaporates,
54:09leaving just the sticky polymers behind.
54:13Things are more or less
54:14the other way around
54:15with super glue.
54:17It has a chemical that solidifies
54:19as soon as it hits
54:20water vapors in the air.
54:23Did you know Microsoft Word
54:25has a feature that you can use
54:27for references and a bibliography?
54:29It's not only helpful
54:30for keeping track of everything,
54:32but it also automatically formats
54:34all the information accordingly.
54:37If you like to surround yourself
54:39with as many house plants as possible,
54:41here's an easy way to figure out
54:43if they need watering.
54:45Stick your fingers into its soil.
54:47It should give you a better idea
54:49than simply looking at the plant surface.
54:51If you can reach two to three inches
54:53into the soil and feel its dry,
54:55the plant most likely needs some hydration.
54:59However, this trick does tend to work better
55:02with smaller potted plants
55:03because of the limited depth.
55:05In any case,
55:06it's always best to research
55:08the plant's needs
55:08in terms of watering and sunlight
55:10before committing to a plant.
55:13And always be careful
55:15not to damage its roots.
55:17Be honest,
55:18you indeed have clothes
55:19you wear all the time
55:21and some that just sit there
55:22in the back of your closet
55:23that you've most likely forgotten about.
55:26Here's a neat way
55:27to figure out which one is which.
55:28For starters,
55:30you'll need to turn
55:31all of your hangers backwards.
55:33If you really feel like
55:34putting more effort into this project,
55:36you can wrap some pieces
55:37of electrical tape on the hangers
55:39and write the start date on each.
55:42After that,
55:42everything is pretty self-explanatory.
55:45Each time you wear a particular item,
55:48turn the hanger around,
55:49making it face forward.
55:51After six months or a year,
55:53all those items
55:54that have yet to be turned around
55:56should go to donations
55:57or yard sales.
55:59Another great way
56:00to use hangers
56:01to help you
56:01with your wardrobe organization
56:03is to use them
56:04for your scarves.
56:06They will be wrinkle-free,
56:07but you can also see them
56:08a lot better
56:09and have a clear view
56:10of the scarves you actually use
56:12and those you should let go of.
56:15If you're looking to increase
56:17the storage space
56:17in your wardrobe,
56:19especially when the season changes,
56:21go pick yourself up
56:22some vacuum-packed storage bags.
56:25After that,
56:26you just need to fold
56:27your garments
56:27or other pieces of laundry,
56:29like bedding
56:30or blankets, for example,
56:31and place them in the bags.
56:34Turn on your vacuum cleaner,
56:36place the nozzle on the bag seal
56:38and remove all the extra air
56:40from the bag.
56:41It helps with reducing
56:42the storage size of clothes
56:44and keeps the clothes clean,
56:45dry, and moth-free.
56:48Should you have
56:49an empty basket lying around
56:50and you aren't sure
56:51if you want to recycle it just yet,
56:53you can always repurpose it
56:55as a cool lamp.
56:56Wicker baskets work best for this.
56:59Just cut a small hole
57:00in the bottom of the basket
57:02and place a pendant-like kit there.
57:04You can even paint it manually
57:06or spray paint
57:07if you need it to be
57:08in a particular color.
57:10Another way to neatly repurpose
57:11things around the house
57:12is to use leftover cookie jars
57:14to store dryer balls,
57:16but the sky's the limit here.
57:18You can also use dryer sheets
57:20to remove dust from screens
57:22around your house,
57:23like computers,
57:24laptops,
57:25or TVs.
57:26These items are electrically charged,
57:29so they generally attract
57:30a lot of dust particles.
57:33Dryer sheets are made
57:34to reduce static cling,
57:35so they won't only remove the dust
57:37but also help keep it at bay
57:39for a longer period of time.
57:41Dryer sheets also help out
57:43if you're having a bad hair day,
57:45believe it or not.
57:46They can seriously help out
57:47taming flyaways
57:48whenever your frizz
57:49just gets out of control.
57:52Run one of those dryer sheets
57:54from the roots of your hair
57:55all the way down to the tip
57:56and be amazed.
57:59If there's a particular type of soap bar
58:01you like the smell of
58:02and want to replicate that
58:03on your clothes too,
58:05pick up one of those bars
58:06to make a day's clothes fresher.
58:10Place it in a fabric
58:11and place it anywhere
58:12between your clothes.
58:13Your shirts should smell awesome
58:15every time you pick them up.
58:17You can also save
58:18on fabric softener.
58:20I don't know about
58:21your washing machine,
58:23but mine does love to jump,
58:24I'll tell you that.
58:25If yours tends to run out
58:27of its designated place,
58:28especially during
58:29those intense spinning cycles,
58:31it happens because
58:33it's not perfectly fixed
58:34to the floor.
58:35The good thing is that
58:37most modern washing machines
58:38can self-level
58:39since they come
58:40with a pair of legs.
58:41Just lift the back of the device
58:43off the surface area
58:44it sits on,
58:45and it will drop them,
58:47locking them into place
58:49once it's perfectly leveled.