You use these household items every day — but some of their smartest uses have nothing to do with what you bought them for.
In this video, we uncover secret uses for everyday household items, clever second purposes, old-school tricks, and surprisingly useful ideas hiding in ordinary things around your home.
From the kitchen and garage to the bathroom, workshop, and junk drawer, familiar objects can solve problems you never expected. Some tricks can save time, reduce waste, or help you avoid buying another tool or product.
You may have owned some of these things for decades without discovering what else they can do.
How many of these secret uses did YOU already know?
#SecretUses #EverydayItems #HouseholdHacks #GeniusTricks #HiddenSecrets
In this video, we uncover secret uses for everyday household items, clever second purposes, old-school tricks, and surprisingly useful ideas hiding in ordinary things around your home.
From the kitchen and garage to the bathroom, workshop, and junk drawer, familiar objects can solve problems you never expected. Some tricks can save time, reduce waste, or help you avoid buying another tool or product.
You may have owned some of these things for decades without discovering what else they can do.
How many of these secret uses did YOU already know?
#SecretUses #EverydayItems #HouseholdHacks #GeniusTricks #HiddenSecrets
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00:00Many shirts have two buttons on the cuffs, but only one buttonhole.
00:05So what is the second button for?
00:08Turns out you can use it whenever you're wearing a watch, so the cuff is looser.
00:14Most clothing items you buy come with a small bag of fabric or a button, or both.
00:20Buttons obviously can be used as a replacement if you lose the original ones.
00:24Pieces of fabric can be used to patch up a hole, but most importantly, it's a tester.
00:30You can use it to test different washing products on it and see what happens to the fabric.
00:36Some umbrellas have a tip at the top, and it turns out it's not just a pretty design.
00:42When going inside on a rainy day, you should just close your umbrella and tap the tip against the floor
00:48to drain the water faster and more effectively.
00:52Many backpacks have this diamond with two parallel cutout slits on its front, and it's there for your comfort.
01:00You can attach something to it, like a water bottle or shoes.
01:04It comes especially handy if you travel somewhere or go hiking, so you don't have to hold your stuff.
01:11Okay, the next thing is gear loops, and probably from the name of it, you already have an idea what
01:17they're there for.
01:18You can strap in some useful gear you need to have with you, like trekking poles or shovels.
01:23Some gear will need to be secured to do it.
01:27Drop the handle through the loop and rotate it upward.
01:30Then, secure it with the elastic hook at the top, and you're golden.
01:35On the back of many makeup and hygiene products, you can find this symbol with a marking, like 6M, 12M,
01:43and 24M.
01:45This is the number of months this product can serve after you open it and before you should throw it
01:51out.
01:53The two sides of a cotton pad are different because each of them has a particular purpose.
01:58A cotton pad has several layers to ensure that it's soft, strong, and can absorb liquids.
02:05The edge is stitched to hold it all together.
02:08The smooth side of a pad is for applying products, like tonics and lotions.
02:13And the embossed side is best for cleansing and makeup removal.
02:19Also, any pack of cotton pads has those strings on the sides.
02:23They're there so you can hang the package somewhere.
02:26Then, you can open the package at the bottom, where the perforated line is, and take them out.
02:32Did you know that there is an efficient way to pull a thread from yarn?
02:37When you pull from the outside, the yarn rolls away, so you need to hold it.
02:41However, if you pull it from the center, it will stay together.
02:46We're all familiar with staplers, but I bet you don't know all its secrets.
02:51Most staplers have a compartment to store spare staples, which can be located either on top or at the bottom.
02:59Also, surprise! This metal plate you press staples against can be turned around.
03:04This way, the device will be able to staple your documents by turning the metal ends outwards.
03:11No need to wonder whether you need to get a smaller or bigger container.
03:16Turns out, plastic food containers have volume measurements on their bottoms, indicating how much food they can fit.
03:24Ceiling fans come with a small switch on the inside of the blade.
03:27You might not have noticed it because it's not in plain sight, so check yours out.
03:32This switch allows you to change the direction of rotation.
03:36Now, why would you want to do that?
03:38The blades of a fan push the air in different directions, depending on the way they rotate.
03:44In the summer, you need the air to be pushed down to create the effect of a breeze.
03:50In the winter, the direction should be changed so that the air is pushed towards the ceiling.
03:55It then heats up before going down the walls.
04:00Have you noticed that the gas tank sign on cars' dashboards has a little arrow next to it?
04:07Well, this arrow has a purpose.
04:09It points at the side of the car where the gas tank is located.
04:13It's very useful for forgetful people who constantly wonder where the gas tank is,
04:18and also for those who drive rentals once in a while.
04:21The answer is right in front of your eyes.
04:23If you can't find the arrow on your panel, then the fuel hose on the icon indicates the side instead.
04:32All car tires have 12-digit numbers printed on them,
04:36and they're actually important codes for car owners if they want to get the right tire.
04:41The first letter identifies the type of tire.
04:44P stands for a tire for light passenger cars, and LT is for heavy vehicles.
04:50Then, the following numbers stand for the width of the tire, its radial, and its diameter.
04:58Measuring tapes have that metal stud on the end,
05:01which you can use to attach the tape to the surface you measure.
05:04This way, you don't need to hold it yourself.
05:07But there's also a small slot, which can be used to hang the tape on a nail,
05:12again to free your hands and keep measuring.
05:16The bottom of the end of the tape has a ridged edge.
05:20It will help you make a mark if you don't have a marking tool with you.
05:25On the tape, there are black diamonds that are placed every 19.2 inches.
05:30They're useful for construction workers when spacing engineering joists.
05:34They can also be useful for you if you want to hang something heavy, for example.
05:40The diamond will mark the exact center of a wooden joist.
05:44Those are placed 16 inches apart from one another.
05:47There, you can drill something to that center
05:50to make sure whatever you hang is safely attached to the joist
05:53instead of the unreliable thin wall.
05:56Pictures will survive, but it's particularly important if you're hanging something heavy.
06:02Did you know that batteries have an expiration date?
06:06Yes, it's printed right on their label, but I've never noticed it before.
06:11The expiration date doesn't mean you can't use it after that.
06:15It's more like a recommended usage period,
06:18after which the manufacturer can't guarantee full battery life
06:23due to deteriorated components.
06:27These little feet keyboards have are actually a standard.
06:32The height of a keyboard should be adjustable,
06:35allowing the angle between 0 degrees and 15 degrees.
06:40The reason to fold the feet out is for you to see the keys better,
06:45in case you don't type blindly.
06:47A little problem that comes with it is that, in this case,
06:51your wrists are bent,
06:53and it's not good to keep them in this position for a long time.
06:59Pans have those holes on the ends of their handles.
07:02They're not just there for you to hang them.
07:04You can also place your cooking spoon in there.
07:08It'll hang right above the pan,
07:10and the sauce will not spill around.
07:13Make sure to tap off the sauce or food beforehand, though,
07:17so that it doesn't go down the spoon's handle.
07:22Stickers with numbers you can find on fruits
07:24can tell you some information on how the food was grown.
07:29A four-digit code that starts with a four
07:32means that the fruit was grown conventionally,
07:36meaning it contains chemicals and pesticides.
07:40So your best choice should be a fruit with a five-digit number.
07:44And if you see the number nine,
07:46it indicates that the fruit is certified organic.
07:51On the bottom of plastic bottles,
07:54you can often notice a mark of a triangle
07:57with a number engraved in the middle.
08:00This number specifies the type of plastic
08:03that was used to produce the bottle.
08:05These codes help people and local recycling centers
08:10to sort returns.
08:12Products that were made of plastic of types 1 and 2
08:16are the easiest ones to recycle.
08:19Plastics of types 3 through 7 are tougher to recycle.
08:26I know something about you.
08:28You can't stand having to clean your bathtub.
08:31There's a lot to scrub, and it gets really uncomfortable.
08:34But here's a great trick that'll save you a lot of time and money.
08:38This magic product may be hidden in your bathroom cabinet, too.
08:42All you need is some shaving cream and a broom.
08:45The shaving cream will help with cleaning up your bathtub,
08:48and by using the broom,
08:50you'll spare yourself unnecessary back pain.
08:53Once you're happy with the results, just rinse it off.
08:57That can of shaving cream can be used
08:59for a lot of other things around the house.
09:01You can cover the bristles of the toilet brush with it
09:04for an overnight disinfecting routine.
09:07Not to mention, you can then clean the toilet with it
09:10and have it smell quite nice.
09:12Has your kitchen sink ever gotten clogged?
09:14I mean, we all had such a problem at least once.
09:18But here's a nice idea that will spare you a trip to the store
09:21for those harsh unclogging solutions.
09:24Mix some leftover coffee grounds with dish soap.
09:28Pour them down your drain
09:29and let them do their magic for a short while.
09:32Then just pour in a lot of hot water.
09:35This combination should break up
09:37whatever food residue got stuck in your pipes.
09:40Not to mention, it also helps with the bad smell.
09:43Pew!
09:44You may already be using lemon essential oil
09:47around your house for its fresh fragrance.
09:50But here's another thing you can use it for.
09:53Cleaning and polishing dark woods with spots and stains.
09:57Tea tree oil works the same way too.
09:59To make sure your furniture isn't too delicate,
10:01do a little cleaning test on an area that isn't visible.
10:05Apart from taking care of the spots,
10:07these oils are also great bug deterrents.
10:10And they make your furniture smell nice too.
10:13If you have pets or little ones,
10:16hmm, you know how hard it is
10:18to keep the living room couch clean.
10:20You might not have to get a new one
10:22when it gets too much.
10:24Try cleaning some of the spots
10:26with both the fabric and the wood
10:28with some toothpaste.
10:29It's good for cleaning and for polishing too.
10:32Once you're done,
10:33wipe everything off with a damp towel
10:35and let it air dry.
10:37The trick here is not to use
10:39a whole lot of toothpaste.
10:40A pea-sized amount should do the trick,
10:43even for the nastiest stains.
10:45And it'll prevent cavities too.
10:48Scented candles are a great way
10:50to spice up your living room decor.
10:53But once you spill one of those over,
10:55that hot wax can be a nightmare to get rid of.
10:58It's sticky,
10:59and it can really stain valuable pieces of furniture.
11:02More so, if you try to scrape it off,
11:04you might end up damaging pieces of wood even more.
11:07If you ever spill some wax,
11:09here's what you can try.
11:11First, fill a plastic bag with some ice cubes.
11:14Then gently place them over the wax
11:16and let it work its magic.
11:18The ice cube should help cool the wax
11:20until it's solid.
11:21You can then simply pick it up
11:23without damaging your furniture,
11:25carpet, or piece of fabric.
11:28Reusing jars around the kitchen
11:30can be a nice way to repurpose some objects.
11:32But we all know how annoying it is
11:35to peel those sticky labels off seamlessly.
11:38Don't throw the jar away just yet.
11:41Go pick up some cooking oil and a cotton pad.
11:44Let the oil sink in on the sticky area
11:47and then gently rub it off with the pad.
11:50The oil should help with breaking down the residue,
11:52while the cotton pad is delicate enough
11:55to remove it without scratching the glass.
11:59Microwave tends to get stinky at times.
12:01It's always a good idea
12:03to give it a nice scrub every now and then.
12:05But if it still has a funky smell,
12:08even after you've cleaned it thoroughly,
12:10here's how you can get rid of the odor.
12:13Place a bowl of vinegar inside
12:15and turn on the microwave
12:17for up to five minutes.
12:19Here's a simple way you can clean your kettle
12:21with vinegar, too,
12:22without having to risk damaging
12:24its electrical parts.
12:26Instead of placing plain water in it,
12:28fill it up with water and a vinegar solution.
12:31It should be a one-to-one proportion.
12:33Then turn it on.
12:34The vinegar helps not only with the moldy smell,
12:38but it also helps remove water stains
12:40and chalky residues.
12:43Now, dusting the blinds is kind of tedious
12:45and way too time-consuming.
12:48Hey, I might have a solution for that
12:50that can save you a lot of time.
12:52Just use a pair of kitchen tongs.
12:55Wrap each end with a pair of dish towels,
12:57preferably a little damp.
12:59That little amount of water will ensure
13:01the dust doesn't go back into the air
13:03once you're done.
13:04Secure the tongs with a pair of rubber bands
13:06and you've got yourself a custom blinds duster.
13:10Just place each line from the blinds
13:12between the tongs and slide as you go.
13:15Easy, right?
13:17Cleaning up your blender is not only tiresome,
13:19but it can get dangerous at times
13:21if you don't pay enough attention
13:23to those sharp blades.
13:24So here's how you can avoid it.
13:26Make sure you unplug it first.
13:29Add some dish soap and warm water into the device
13:32and then blend away until it's clean.
13:35If you have some stains that are harder to get rid of,
13:37don't be afraid to add some baking powder too.
13:40Now, if you're the kind of person
13:42that always has to clean the garbage can
13:45after taking out the trash,
13:46you might want to try this trick.
13:48Place some pieces of old newspaper
13:50on the bottom of the can.
13:52Even if you throw away something liquid,
13:54it should absorb it
13:55and you won't have to give the can a scrub
13:57each time you fill up the trash.
14:00Now, cats are cute and all,
14:03but they're also notorious
14:04for clawing things around the house.
14:06Yeah, nice kitty.
14:07Not.
14:08I may not have a solution for your drapes just yet,
14:11but here's what you can do for your couch.
14:14Try to observe your cat for a couple of days
14:17and figure out if it has a favorite spot on the couch
14:20where it likes to sharpen its nails.
14:22Once you find out what that is,
14:24place a small patch of aluminum foil on top.
14:28Also, try to secure the foil as much as you can.
14:31Your cat might try to dig it,
14:33but once it touches the aluminum foil,
14:36it will soon figure out that's uncomfortable.
14:39It might even keep it away from the couch altogether,
14:42if you're lucky.
14:44Never know which key is used for what.
14:46We all run around with house, office, and mail keys
14:49all kept together within the same keychain.
14:52If you have a hard time differentiating between them,
14:56try painting them over.
14:57You can use nail polish,
14:59as it should last pretty long
15:00and it dries up pretty quickly.
15:02You might still have to remember
15:03which color is which, though.
15:07Some types of clothes,
15:09like those made out of silk,
15:11really require anti-slip hangers
15:13if you don't want them
15:14constantly falling off in your closet.
15:17Fortunately, you don't have to spend a fortune
15:19on buying new fancy hangers.
15:21Just get some pieces of pipe cleaner
15:24and wrap them around standard wire hangers.
15:27The pipe cleaner will give the hangers
15:29that added grip they need
15:30to make sure loose clothes don't fall off
15:32and get all wrinkled.
15:35If you find your vacuum cleaner
15:37isn't long enough for you
15:38to reach all the spaces you need to clean,
15:40you might have a simple DIY extension
15:43hidden in your office.
15:44Once you've finished a roll of wrapping paper,
15:47save that leftover tube
15:49for this precise reason.
15:51You can secure it on the end
15:52of your vacuum cleaner pipe
15:54and get those extra inches you need
15:56to make sure you get rid of dust
15:58and cobwebs on the ceiling.
16:01Finally, organizing cables
16:03have never been this easy
16:04and budget-friendly.
16:06Find a shoebox
16:07and fill it with toilet paper rolls
16:09sitting vertically.
16:11You can then roll up the cables
16:13and place them in each tube.
16:15Plus, you can even label each tube
16:17to easily locate the desired cable
16:19next time you're in a rush
16:21to charge your phone.
16:26Ever thought a rubber band
16:28could be that extra layer of security
16:30you needed for your home?
16:31Might sound weird,
16:32but there's some use
16:34for the small elastic.
16:35Putting a rubber band
16:36around your home's doorknob
16:38could help keep it safe
16:39should there ever be a break-in.
16:41The rubber band makes it hard
16:43for someone to turn the knob
16:44and open the door.
16:46This cheap and easy trick
16:47can be extra helpful
16:48for people who live in places
16:50with a lot of trespassing
16:52or for those who travel a lot
16:54and want to make sure
16:55their home is secure.
16:56The rubber band can also fix
16:58a wobbly or loose doorknob
17:00by making it fit tighter.
17:02Keeping your home safe
17:03doesn't have to cost a lot of money.
17:05However, for jewelry
17:06or important documents,
17:08you should consider buying a safe.
17:10We don't usually need a fancy
17:12and expensive one
17:13to store our valuables, though.
17:15Safes that are more expensive
17:16come with special features
17:18like fire protection
17:19and the ability
17:20to open with fingerprints.
17:22To make it secure,
17:23you can bolt it to the floor
17:24or hide it in a closet
17:26or behind a picture on the wall,
17:28like you see in old movies.
17:30Do you tend to leave
17:31a spare key under the doormat?
17:33You might want to stop doing that.
17:35Hiding your house key is dangerous
17:37because it can be found by anyone
17:39if they look hard enough.
17:41Also, if there is no evidence
17:43of a break-in,
17:44insurance companies may not pay
17:45for your stolen items.
17:46A good solution
17:48is to use a combination lockbox
17:50that can be attached
17:51to your house
17:52or a fence post
17:53in a place
17:53where it's not easily seen.
17:55Make sure to use strong screws,
17:57preferably not those
17:59that come with the lockbox,
18:00which are generally weaker.
18:02It's best to invest
18:03in stronger ones,
18:04like those made out
18:05of stainless steel.
18:06It's not just the things
18:08inside your house
18:09that you need to look out for.
18:10These days,
18:11more and more people
18:12are stealing mail,
18:14often because mailboxes
18:15are not protected.
18:16To keep your mail safe,
18:18you can use a special mailbox
18:20that can only be opened
18:21with a key.
18:22You can hang it on a wall
18:23just like a regular mailbox.
18:25If someone ever breaks
18:27into your car,
18:28they can get that remote
18:29that opens your garage,
18:30if that's where you're keeping it.
18:32This can happen
18:33even if your car is parked
18:35in your driveway.
18:36They can also get your address
18:37from a card
18:38in your car's glove box.
18:39To protect yourself,
18:41don't keep the remote
18:42on your car's visor.
18:43Get a keychain remote
18:45that you can take with you.
18:46You can find more options online
18:48by searching for
18:49your garage opener brand.
18:51Don't keep your car key
18:52attached to other keys either.
18:54If you lose the whole bunch,
18:55you'll be stuck out of your house
18:57and your car.
18:58Social media is a good way
19:00to stay in touch with friends
19:01and show them your travel experiences
19:03and pictures
19:04after your wonderful vacation.
19:06But it's important to remember
19:08that social media
19:09is mostly public.
19:10Whatever you post
19:11is like talking to a lot of people
19:14through a loudspeaker.
19:15Don't share your travel plans
19:17on social media
19:18if you don't want everyone
19:19to know about them.
19:20Wrongdoers can find out
19:22when you'll be away
19:23by searching for keywords
19:24like trip, travel, etc.
19:26If you're constantly updating your feed
19:29with museum and restaurant visits abroad,
19:31people will assume
19:32you're not at home
19:33and that your house
19:35may be easily accessible.
19:36To stay safe,
19:37wait until after your trip
19:39to post about it.
19:40If you need to let people know
19:42ahead of time,
19:43make sure your post is private
19:44so not everyone can see it.
19:47This next home security tip
19:48is surely not for everyone.
19:51You need to be extra responsible
19:52and have the appropriate lifestyle.
19:55Also, you need to check up
19:56with your doctor
19:57to see if you have any allergies.
19:59You may be confused now, huh?
20:01I'm talking about getting a dog.
20:03Most people say having a dog
20:05can increase the level of security
20:07in your home.
20:08The downside is
20:09not all dogs are good at it.
20:11Some pups are trained to guard
20:13and protect property,
20:14while others are trained
20:15to watch over people.
20:17The best breeds for home protection
20:18are German Shepherds,
20:20Rottweilers,
20:21and Doberman Pinschers
20:22because they respond well to training
20:24and are friendly with their families.
20:26If you want a security-trained dog,
20:28consider getting one
20:29from a trusted trainer.
20:30If you have both a dog
20:32and a security system,
20:34make sure to get a motion detector
20:35that won't be triggered by your dog.
20:39Now, as much as you can,
20:41keep your windows covered
20:42so no one can see inside your home.
20:44If you have see-through curtains,
20:46use other window coverings
20:48to protect your property.
20:49This makes it harder
20:50for people to know when you're home
20:52and what sort of valuables
20:54you have inside.
20:55Also, keep expensive items
20:57like TVs and jewelry out of sight.
21:00You can also use tall fences
21:02or bushes to block the view of your home.
21:04Don't go overboard with this, though.
21:06Your house does need light
21:07for your health
21:08and that of your plants
21:09if you have some laying around the house.
21:12If your home security budget
21:13is a bit more solid,
21:15you could invest
21:16in a smart video doorbell.
21:18This gadget lets you see,
21:20hear, and talk to visitors
21:21even if you're not at home.
21:23You can tell the delivery person
21:24where to leave a package
21:25or check who's at your door
21:27even if they don't ring the bell.
21:29You'll get a notification on your phone
21:31if motion is detected outside
21:33so you can see
21:34what's going on from your phone.
21:36If you want a simpler
21:37and less expensive solution,
21:39you can use a door chain
21:41or a door viewer
21:41to see who's outside
21:43without fully opening your door.
21:45Speaking of inexpensive ways
21:47to keep your home safe,
21:48always remember
21:49to top up your gravel.
21:51You can always hear
21:52when someone is stepping on it.
21:54This way, you'll always know
21:56when someone is getting
21:56too close to your home
21:58even before they've arrived
21:59at the front door.
22:00The more gravel there is
22:02on the pathways in your yard,
22:03the louder the crunch it makes
22:05when walked upon.
22:06Now, it's not just
22:07the physical things
22:08you need to protect.
22:09If your home comes
22:11with its own wireless network,
22:12you need to keep
22:13that extra secure too.
22:15It's basically a one-stop shop
22:17for all your personal information,
22:19like passwords, schedules,
22:20and, most importantly,
22:22details about your finances.
22:24Thankfully, there are ways
22:26you can up your game
22:27when it comes to
22:27your local Wi-Fi network.
22:29For starters,
22:30make sure it doesn't
22:31have an obvious name.
22:33Also, make sure it's hidden.
22:35Installing an antivirus
22:37on your local computer
22:38might also help.
22:39Lastly, make sure
22:40to use strong passwords
22:42for all the websites
22:43and tools you use.
22:44Remember to change
22:45your passwords
22:46every now and then too,
22:47and try not to use
22:48the same password
22:49everywhere you need to log in.
22:52It's also good
22:53to have a car visible
22:54in the driveway at all times.
22:56This is especially important
22:57if you're going to be gone
22:58for a long time.
23:00If you're leaving
23:00for vacation
23:01or a work trip,
23:03try to have someone
23:03visit your house regularly
23:05so that it looks like
23:06someone is still there.
23:07If it looks like
23:08there's some activity
23:09around a household,
23:10it's less likely
23:12it will be targeted
23:13by the wrong people.
23:14The same goes
23:15for your gardening.
23:16It's best if you trim things up
23:18before leaving the house
23:19unattended for a while.
23:20If your yard is messy,
23:22it shows that you have
23:23been gone for a while
23:24and your house
23:25might become a target
23:26for theft.
23:27To avoid this,
23:29always keep your plants neat.
23:30If you're going
23:31on a long trip,
23:33ask someone to take care
23:34of your yard
23:34by cutting the grass,
23:36watering plants,
23:37and doing other
23:38necessary landscaping tasks.
23:42Hey, I was waiting for you!
23:44Now, say you're spending
23:45the day alone in your house
23:47and you hear several
23:48loud knocks on your front door.
23:50You decide not to open
23:52it straight away.
23:53Moments later,
23:54when you do open it,
23:55you notice something strange.
23:57Someone has put a rubber band
23:59on your doorknob.
24:00If this ever happens to you,
24:02you should call the cops
24:04immediately.
24:05Someone in your neighborhood
24:06might be trying
24:07to rob your house.
24:08This technique became
24:10frequent back in 2016,
24:12but some burglars
24:13might still be trying
24:14to use it.
24:15The idea of fixing
24:16a rubber band
24:17on the doorknob
24:18is that this will make
24:19it harder for a person
24:20to close the door
24:21in case of a robbery.
24:22The band holds
24:24the latch open.
24:25In this case,
24:26even if a person
24:27tried to slam their door
24:28in a robber's face,
24:29the band would prevent
24:31them from doing so.
24:32On the bright side,
24:34and we are,
24:35you can use this same technique
24:37inside your home
24:38to your benefit.
24:39If you have an annoying door
24:41that keeps slamming,
24:42try tying a rubber band
24:43on this doorknob.
24:44The thickness of the rubber
24:46will slow the door down
24:47and prevent it
24:48from making a loud thump
24:50whenever it slams
24:51all by itself.
24:52Oh, and you can also
24:53try this trick
24:54in case you have a door
24:55that's always getting stuck.
24:57Make sure to fix
24:58the rubber band
24:59in a way
24:59that it criss-crosses
25:01in front of the latch.
25:02This way,
25:03your door won't close
25:04or get stuck anymore.
25:06Simple, huh?
25:07Still on the topic
25:08of rubber bands,
25:09here are a few other tricks
25:11that can make your life
25:12a tad easier.
25:13That pickle jar,
25:15you always have trouble opening.
25:17Well, there's no need
25:18to sweat over it
25:19much longer.
25:20Here's what you do.
25:21Wrap a rubber band
25:22around the lid.
25:23Chances are,
25:24you'll need to wrap
25:25the band around the lid
25:26a few times
25:27to make sure
25:27it's really tight.
25:28And that's basically it.
25:30The band will give you
25:31extra friction
25:32and leverage
25:33to open pickles
25:34and other jarred goods
25:35more easily.
25:37Now, in case you're
25:38renovating your house
25:39but decide to do it yourself,
25:41you're probably in
25:42for a hot mess.
25:43Rubber bands
25:44won't save your life
25:45in this trick,
25:46but they will make
25:47tidying up much easier.
25:49Wrap a rubber band
25:50around a can of paint
25:51but do so vertically.
25:53This way,
25:54you'll have a string
25:55crossing the top
25:56of the paint can.
25:57You can prevent
25:58dripping paint
25:59over the border
26:00of the can
26:00by using the band
26:02as a helper.
26:03Once you've dipped
26:03the paintbrush
26:04inside the can,
26:05make sure to remove
26:06the excess paint
26:07by passing your brush
26:09across the rubber band
26:10you just installed.
26:12Hey, good luck with that.
26:15Next, you know what they say,
26:17all things are possible
26:18when you're DIYing
26:19your house.
26:20Victory or defeat.
26:22Now, if you're looking
26:23for ways of adding
26:24a touch of fanciness
26:25to your house,
26:26try upcycling
26:27something you already own.
26:29For instance,
26:30take a bland,
26:31boring-looking bookcase
26:33and add some wallpaper
26:34to its back panels.
26:35You can even play
26:36with prints
26:37if you want
26:38a modern, edgy look.
26:42You just bought
26:43a bunch of new Tupperware
26:45to make your fridge
26:46look picture-perfect,
26:47but, oh no.
26:49These new containers
26:50come filled with tags
26:51and labels glued to them
26:52that need removing.
26:54And they're always
26:55a bore to remove.
26:56Now, now,
26:57no need to waste
26:58tons of hot water
26:59and soap
26:59to try to peel them off.
27:01Here's what you can do instead.
27:03Take a hairdryer,
27:04blow some hot air
27:05directly onto the tag
27:07for a minute or so,
27:08and there you go.
27:09The label comes off
27:11all at once.
27:12If you don't have
27:13a hairdryer,
27:14then just pull the item
27:15up to this screen
27:16and my hot air
27:17will loosen it up.
27:19Ah, if only it were so.
27:22If you decide
27:23to Marie Kondo
27:24your home
27:24and declutter your space,
27:26you have to start
27:27by throwing away
27:28anything you haven't used
27:29over the last two years.
27:31We all spend
27:32a lot of time
27:33looking for things
27:33we need
27:34in the amount
27:35of stuff we hoard.
27:36We often end up
27:37holding on to items
27:38that have long
27:39fallen into disuse.
27:41But since they don't come
27:42with an expiration date,
27:44we're not sure
27:45when to get rid of them.
27:46I mean,
27:47do you really need
27:48that DVD set
27:49of over 100 boxes?
27:51Now,
27:52to help yourself
27:52declutter,
27:53you can ask yourself
27:54the famous
27:55Marie Kondo question,
27:57does this item
27:57spark joy for me?
27:59If it's a no,
28:00then toss it.
28:01Your future self
28:03will thank you
28:03a lot
28:04for having
28:04fewer useless items.
28:08Now,
28:09a simple swap
28:10can go a long way
28:11in how luxe
28:13your house looks.
28:14Most people
28:15tend to use
28:15liquid soap
28:16and cleaning supplies
28:17in the packaging
28:18they came in.
28:19So,
28:19when you walk
28:20into someone's
28:21bathroom or kitchen,
28:22this space
28:23is usually
28:23heavily loaded
28:24with these
28:25branded packaging
28:26that rarely goes
28:27well with the
28:28space's decor.
28:28If you're looking
28:30for a simple upgrade,
28:31you can buy
28:32plastic or even
28:33glass bottles
28:34and replace
28:34all branded packaging
28:36in your house.
28:37For a more
28:38luxurious look,
28:39you can even
28:40choose to go
28:41with an amber bottle
28:42to put in your
28:43kitchen and bathroom
28:44supplies.
28:45They will certainly
28:46give a nice
28:46and cleaner look
28:47to your spaces.
28:49Did you know
28:50the color of your walls
28:51can influence
28:52your mood?
28:53There's a strand
28:54of psychology
28:54that studies
28:55the effect of colors
28:56on people's moods
28:57and behaviors.
28:59Now,
28:59according to these
29:00studies,
29:00if you're experiencing
29:02a lot of anxiety,
29:03you should consider
29:04painting the walls
29:05in your room white.
29:06An all-white bedroom
29:08reduces distractions
29:09and creates a
29:10tranquil and zen-like
29:12environment,
29:12which can help you
29:14relax and wind down.
29:15On the other hand,
29:16if you paint your walls
29:18red or orange,
29:19well,
29:19this can help
29:20to energize you.
29:21Maybe it's a good
29:22color for office space?
29:25Ever heard of
29:26feng shui?
29:26And no,
29:27it's not only
29:28the art of endlessly
29:29moving your couch around.
29:31It's an ancient practice
29:32that can help us
29:33with home organizing.
29:35Feng means wind
29:36and shui is water,
29:38elements that are
29:39traditionally associated
29:40with strong health
29:41and good fortune.
29:42According to this
29:43philosophy,
29:44a well-organized home
29:46can help us achieve
29:47our life goals
29:48and ideals
29:49more easily.
29:50For instance,
29:51if you're feeling
29:51a little blocked
29:52creatively
29:53and can't seem
29:54to get your juices flowing,
29:56try adding a little wood
29:57to your working environment.
29:58A little house plant
30:00will do the job as well.
30:01Bringing in the earth element
30:03will help to ground
30:04and to focus.
30:06Ah, yes,
30:07having candles around,
30:08especially aromatic ones,
30:10can also be good
30:11if you need inspiration
30:12and enthusiasm.
30:14Next time you go
30:15to the supermarket,
30:16make sure to buy
30:17good old mason jars.
30:19You can use them
30:20for organizing,
30:21but also as containers
30:22for a homemade
30:23aroma diffuser.
30:25Diffusers are very hype
30:27at the moment
30:27for several reasons.
30:28Other than having
30:29therapeutic effects,
30:31they can liven up
30:32any corner
30:33and make it
30:33more luxurious.
30:34Here's what you need
30:35to do.
30:36Grab a glass jar
30:37and add a few drops
30:38of essential oil to it.
30:40Use lavender
30:41or rosemary,
30:42for example,
30:43and add some water
30:44to dilute the oil.
30:45To finish,
30:46you'll need a couple
30:47or multiple chopsticks
30:49to dip into the mixture
30:50you just created.
30:51Well, there you have it.
30:53Just remember
30:54to keep switching
30:55the ends of your chopsticks
30:56every once in a while
30:57since it's the moist bits
30:59that diffuse the most oil.
31:01Oh, and you can also
31:02buy an electronic
31:03aroma diffuser
31:05if you don't want
31:06to go through
31:06all the trouble.
31:07They are usually
31:08just a little more expensive.
31:13If you're looking
31:14for a nice morning
31:15of artisanal work,
31:16how about making
31:17your own cleaning products?
31:19For this experiment,
31:20you'll need
31:21a quarter cup
31:22of white vinegar,
31:23a quarter cup
31:24of bicarbonate of soda,
31:25a squeeze
31:26of any liquid soap,
31:28and two cups of water.
31:29Give it a good shake
31:30and there you go.
31:32You can keep it
31:33in a spray bottle
31:34to use whenever you need
31:35to get some cleaning done.
31:36You can even use it
31:37to remove tough stains
31:39on your clothes
31:39and your carpets.
31:40Nice and easy
31:41and ready to use.
31:46Did you know
31:47that you can actually
31:48inflate a balloon
31:49without using your lungs?
31:51All you need
31:52is a plastic bottle,
31:53vinegar,
31:54baking soda,
31:55a funnel,
31:56a rubber band,
31:57and a balloon,
31:58of course.
32:00First,
32:01pull some baking soda
32:02into the balloon
32:03using your funnel.
32:04And now,
32:05pour the vinegar
32:06into the bottle.
32:08You don't need a lot.
32:10Just fill about
32:10a third of the bottle.
32:12Let's go ahead
32:13and put the balloon
32:14over the bottle.
32:15But don't tip the soda
32:17inside the vinegar yet.
32:19Secure the balloon
32:20with a rubber band
32:21and tip it over
32:22to make the soda
32:22fall into the vinegar.
32:24And now,
32:25you can step back
32:26and enjoy the show.
32:27When the baking soda
32:28and the vinegar
32:29are mixed together,
32:30they release CO2
32:31that will inflate the balloon.
32:34You can use
32:35the inflated balloon
32:36to show your friends
32:37another trick.
32:38Grab a comb
32:39and rub it
32:40on the surface
32:41of the balloon.
32:42Now,
32:42you can bend
32:43the water flow
32:44in your sink
32:44with static electricity
32:46using your brand new
32:47electrified comb.
32:49Just don't try
32:49brushing your hair.
32:52Can you really
32:53pierce a balloon
32:54without popping it?
32:55The answer
32:56is yes.
32:57You're going to need
32:58a skewer
32:59or a long needle,
33:00a balloon,
33:01petroleum jelly,
33:02and some courage.
33:04Scratch the balloon
33:05with your fingers
33:05and make it
33:06more flexible.
33:07Now,
33:08blow steadily
33:09into the balloon.
33:10Stop before
33:11blowing it
33:12to the full size.
33:13This will make
33:14the trick easier
33:14to perform.
33:15Put some petroleum jelly
33:17on the needle.
33:18Now,
33:19find this darker area
33:20near the knot
33:21where the balloon
33:22is less stretched
33:23and just pierce it
33:24all the way
33:24through the top
33:25like this.
33:27Balloons are made up
33:28of polymer chains.
33:29They're so tiny
33:30that they seem invisible
33:31to the human eye.
33:33This trick works
33:34because the polymer chains
33:35are less stretched
33:36on the neck
33:37of the balloon.
33:38It was enough room
33:39to allow the needle
33:40in between the chains
33:41without breaking them.
33:43But if you try
33:44the same technique
33:45on the sides
33:45of the balloon,
33:46it will definitely pop.
33:49By the way,
33:50hairspray actually helps
33:51keep the air
33:52in the balloon longer
33:53by sealing the surface.
33:55But if you apply
33:56hairspray
33:57on the outside
33:57of the balloon
33:58and then touch it
33:59when it's not yet dry,
34:00the balloon will shrivel.
34:02Isn't it magic?
34:06Beware,
34:07our next trick
34:07can make you
34:08question gravity.
34:09Pour some plain water
34:11into a glass bottle.
34:13Not much,
34:14about a quarter.
34:15Put the bottle
34:16in the microwave
34:16for a minute.
34:18Meanwhile,
34:19prepare a bowl
34:19with colored water
34:20to make the trick
34:21more visual.
34:23Take the bottle
34:23out of the microwave,
34:25turn it upside down,
34:26and pour it
34:27into the colored water.
34:28The bottle will soon
34:30begin to fill with water.
34:31Can you guess why?
34:33The air expands
34:35when it's heated.
34:36The bottle
34:36and the air
34:37began to cool down
34:38and the air contracted,
34:40which caused
34:40the water to move.
34:43Not only wizards
34:45can make things disappear.
34:46Fill a plastic container
34:48or transparent glass
34:49with sunflower oil.
34:51Dip a glass rod
34:53inside the oil.
34:54Can you see it now?
34:56Oil and glass
34:58bend light
34:58the same way
34:59because they have
35:00almost equal
35:01refractive indexes.
35:02Therefore,
35:03it's impossible
35:04to see how the wand
35:05bends light
35:05inside the oil.
35:07To make this trick
35:09even more epic,
35:10pour equal parts
35:12of water and oil
35:13inside a glass
35:14and dip the glass rod
35:15inside it.
35:16You'll see it
35:17in the water,
35:18but it will disappear
35:19inside the oil.
35:22Have you seen
35:23this epic
35:24instant freezing trick?
35:25Here's how
35:26you can repeat it
35:26at home.
35:28Grab a small
35:29plastic bottle
35:29of clean drinking water.
35:31Leave it for about
35:32four hours
35:33to bring it
35:34to room temperature.
35:35And now,
35:36put it into a freezer
35:37and wait for
35:38an hour and a half.
35:39After that,
35:40take it out
35:41very carefully.
35:42Try not to shake it
35:43at all.
35:44Now,
35:45hit the bottle strongly
35:46or shake it
35:47and see what happens.
35:49Not only is red cabbage
35:51rich in fiber
35:52and vitamins,
35:53but it's also
35:54pretty useful
35:54for homemade
35:55scientific experiments.
35:57Boil red cabbage
35:58in pure water
35:59and wait until
36:01the water gets colored.
36:03Red cabbage contains
36:04a chemical called
36:05anthocyanin.
36:07It changes color
36:08when it's mixed
36:09with an acid
36:09or a base.
36:10That's why
36:11if you mix your cabbage
36:12with water
36:13with different ingredients,
36:14you'll get
36:14different colors.
36:16Bases like soda
36:17will make it blue,
36:19but acids
36:20on the contrary
36:20will create
36:21reddish colors.
36:22You can prove it
36:23by adding some lemon juice
36:25to your cabbage water.
36:26The water will become
36:27pinkish.
36:29And if you add vinegar,
36:31you'll get an even
36:32more vibrant
36:33pink color.
36:35If you have a juicer,
36:36you can try the same
36:37experiment with
36:38red cabbage juice.
36:39Initially,
36:40it will have a more
36:41vivid purple color,
36:42but under the influence
36:44of additional liquids,
36:45the color will change.
36:47Can you guess
36:48which color
36:49you'll end up with
36:49if you mix cabbage juice
36:51with bleach?
36:52It's almost transparent,
36:54but still has
36:55a greenish-yellow tinge.
36:58The next trick
36:59is very trendy
37:00among artists.
37:01Here's what you're
37:02going to need.
37:02Liquid soap,
37:03cotton buds,
37:04milk,
37:05and acrylic paints.
37:06You can use food coloring
37:08for this tip.
37:09Pour a little bit of milk
37:11into a wide bowl
37:12or a plate.
37:13You don't need a lot.
37:14Then,
37:15put a few drops
37:16of paint
37:16into the milk
37:17and now dip
37:18a cotton bud
37:19covered with soap.
37:21The patterns
37:22will begin to change.
37:23That's because
37:24the fatty molecules
37:25in the milk
37:25get attracted
37:26to the molecules
37:27of soap.
37:28When you're satisfied
37:29with the pattern,
37:30you can put a sheet
37:31of paper on top
37:32of the milk
37:33and voila,
37:34your abstract masterpiece
37:36is ready.
37:37In fact,
37:39this technique
37:39is related
37:40to an ancient
37:41paper marbling
37:41called ebry.
37:43Artists created
37:44colorful patterns
37:45by sprinkling
37:46and brushing
37:47color pigments
37:47on a pan
37:48of oily water
37:49and then transformed
37:50those patterns
37:51on paper.
37:53Friction helps
37:54people walk
37:55on the road
37:56instead of sliding
37:57on it
37:57and it also allows
37:58us to perform
37:59this cool experiment
38:00called floating rice.
38:03Fill a small
38:04plastic bottle
38:05with rice.
38:06You can use
38:07a funnel
38:07to make the task easier.
38:09Shake the rice
38:09for a while
38:10and now try
38:11to push a chopstick
38:12or a pencil
38:13inside the bottle.
38:14If you did
38:15everything right,
38:16the stick
38:17will get stuck
38:17in the rice.
38:19You can also
38:20try using
38:20different types
38:21of grains
38:21and see what happens.
38:24Have you ever
38:25tried to put
38:25an ice cube
38:26into oil?
38:27Well,
38:28you can try today.
38:29It will create
38:30these cute little drops
38:31that will fall
38:32into the bottom
38:32of the glass
38:33because they're
38:34heavier than oil.
38:37Here's an easy way
38:39to stick an ice cube
38:40to a string
38:40without any glue.
38:42Place an ice cube
38:43in water.
38:44Put a piece of string
38:45on top
38:46and sprinkle it
38:47with salt.
38:48You don't need much
38:49otherwise the ice
38:50will dissolve.
38:51A pinch is enough.
38:53Wait for one minute
38:54and then gently
38:55pull the string.
38:56And there you go.
38:57The ice has stuck
38:59to the string.
39:02For this experiment,
39:03you're going to need
39:03an empty,
39:04clean soda can.
39:06Turn on the kettle
39:06and wait until
39:07it begins to boil.
39:09Carefully hold the can
39:10over the kettle
39:11using kitchen tongs.
39:13It will help fill it
39:14with hot steam.
39:16When the can
39:16is full of steam,
39:18give it an ice bath.
39:19You can put it
39:20into a bowl
39:21with cold water
39:22and ice cubes.
39:23The can should
39:24wrinkle up
39:25right away.
39:26That's because
39:27the volume
39:27inside the can
39:28decreases,
39:29reducing its pressure
39:30and allowing
39:31the external pressure
39:32to crush the can.
39:34The next trick
39:36is also about
39:37air pressure.
39:38You're going to need
39:38a glass bottle,
39:39a small piece of paper,
39:41a lighter
39:41and a peeled,
39:42boiled egg.
39:44The diameter
39:45of the bottleneck
39:46should be less
39:46than the width
39:47of the egg
39:48and it's important
39:49to use glass
39:50because plastic
39:51can melt.
39:53Now carefully
39:54light the paper,
39:55let it burn
39:56a little bit
39:57and drop it
39:57inside the bottle.
39:59Put the egg
40:00on the neck
40:00of the bottle.
40:01It should begin
40:02to bounce
40:03and soon
40:04the pressure
40:04of air
40:05will push
40:06the egg
40:06into the bottle.
40:09A well-trained
40:10thief can break
40:11into your car
40:12in just a matter
40:13of seconds.
40:14Well, listen up
40:15because I'm exposing
40:17some car burglar
40:18secrets.
40:19Technology in cars
40:20is getting more
40:21advanced.
40:22You might think
40:23that carjackers
40:24are also using
40:25super advanced tech
40:26or gadgets
40:27to keep up
40:27with the flow.
40:28Well, mostly no.
40:30Old tricks
40:31still cover
40:31the majority
40:32of thefts.
40:33Experts say
40:34many drivers
40:35fail to take
40:35the simplest
40:36precautions.
40:3743% of people
40:39don't check
40:39the door handle
40:40to make sure
40:41their car is locked
40:42before walking away.
40:43So, tip number one,
40:45lock your car
40:46and then check again
40:47if it's locked
40:48or not.
40:49Here is a new
40:50generation trick.
40:51Apparently,
40:52sometimes all you need
40:53to steal a car
40:54is a plastic bottle.
40:56Here's the thing.
40:57Thieves walk
40:58in a parking lot.
40:59They lay their eyes
41:00on a car.
41:01They put an empty
41:02plastic bottle
41:03over the tire
41:04on the passenger side.
41:05The driver starts
41:07the engine
41:07and the car
41:08begins moving.
41:09Ah, what's that
41:10crinkling sound?
41:11They get out
41:12of the car
41:13to check it out
41:13and bend down
41:14to see what's
41:15going on there.
41:16And then,
41:17the thief comes
41:17and either steals
41:18the car
41:19or grabs
41:19the driver's valuables.
41:21The driver's biggest
41:22mistake in this case
41:23is to leave
41:24the car running.
41:26Rule number three
41:27is kind of related
41:28to these incidents.
41:29Don't leave
41:30your car running
41:30like ever.
41:32Police warn
41:33that leaving
41:33your car keys
41:34in your car
41:34at a gas station
41:35even while you're
41:37pumping gas
41:37is an open
41:39check for thieves.
41:40They can simply
41:41hop in your car
41:42and go.
41:43I mean,
41:43it might seem
41:44like a great idea
41:45to warm your car up
41:47while waiting at home
41:48instead of staying
41:49outside in the cold,
41:50but this makes
41:51your car a target.
41:53Don't leave
41:54the car running
41:54when you dash
41:55into a store either.
41:56Plus,
41:57in at least
41:5730 states,
41:59it's not legal
42:00to leave a car running
42:01and unattended
42:02in a store parking lot.
42:04Now,
42:04this may seem obvious,
42:06but don't ever
42:06leave something
42:07valuable in the car,
42:08even some change
42:10in the cup holder.
42:11You'd be amazed
42:12at how little
42:13it takes
42:13to attract
42:14a car thief.
42:15It's like,
42:16is that a...
42:17Yep,
42:18I'ma go for it.
42:20Now,
42:20more advanced solutions
42:21are also available.
42:23Some gadgets
42:24lock your steering wheel
42:25so that the car
42:26can't be driven.
42:27I mean,
42:27these devices
42:28probably won't
42:29stop thieves,
42:30but they will
42:31slow them down
42:32or at least
42:32make them
42:33second-guess themselves.
42:35Okay,
42:35now,
42:36here's something
42:36called
42:37Vehicle Identification Number.
42:39This number
42:40is unique
42:41to every car
42:42and its owner.
42:42Plus,
42:43it's public info.
42:44You can engrave
42:45your VIN
42:46on every window.
42:47This way,
42:48your car
42:48will become
42:49less valuable
42:50on the black market
42:51for its parts.
42:52No thief
42:53wants to drive
42:54a car
42:54that can be
42:55easily identified
42:56as stolen.
42:57Plus,
42:58changing the car windows
42:59costs a lot,
43:00so they won't
43:01want to deal with it.
43:02Now,
43:03this one is my fave,
43:04using a kill switch.
43:06Thieves
43:06dislike those
43:07very much.
43:08This switch
43:09cuts the flow
43:10of electricity
43:10to the ignition switch
43:12or battery
43:12and disables
43:13the fuel pump.
43:14A hidden switch
43:15can prevent thieves
43:16from actually
43:17stealing your car
43:18even if they've
43:19already broken
43:20into it.
43:21The joke's
43:21on you,
43:22thief!
43:23Now,
43:23close that door.
43:24Many new models
43:25come with a kill switch
43:26installed,
43:27and older versions
43:28can easily get one.
43:29Now,
43:30meet Steve Fuller.
43:31He's a former
43:32car thief.
43:33He got convicted
43:34six times
43:35for stealing cars.
43:36But hundreds,
43:37yes,
43:38you heard me right,
43:38hundreds of other times,
43:40he got away with it.
43:41He left the dark side,
43:43though.
43:43Now,
43:44he tries to make up
43:45for the things he did,
43:46so he agreed
43:47to tell the world
43:48the secrets
43:49only car thieves know.
43:50He confirmed
43:51that car thieves
43:52do not like kill switches.
43:54If they're well hidden,
43:56such switches
43:56may take some time
43:57to deactivate.
43:59Carjackers can't risk
44:00wasting too much time
44:01on one car,
44:02so they will move on
44:03to the next vehicle.
44:05Did you know
44:06that you might have
44:07an extra key
44:08in your car?
44:09Some cars have
44:10valet keys
44:11stashed inside
44:11the owner's manual
44:13or in the toolkit
44:14in the trunk.
44:15If that's true
44:16about your car,
44:17take the key out.
44:19If you know
44:19where it is,
44:20thieves will know too.
44:22You think you have
44:23a perfect hiding spot
44:24for your spare key,
44:25huh?
44:26Well,
44:26car thieves
44:27know where to look.
44:29Some people hide
44:29their extra keys
44:30under the bumper
44:31or beneath the floor mat.
44:33Thieves routinely
44:34check those places
44:35as well.
44:36Fuller says,
44:37glove compartments,
44:38center consoles,
44:39doors,
44:40change trays,
44:41you name it,
44:41it's there.
44:42I found keys
44:43in all those places.
44:45More surprisingly,
44:46he admitted that
44:47after scoping out vehicles,
44:49he had found the key
44:50in 90% of the cars
44:52he had stolen.
44:53Some more interesting
44:55information comes
44:56from the National Insurance
44:57Crime Bureau.
44:58They found out
44:59that between 2016
45:00and 2018,
45:02nearly 230,000 vehicles
45:04had been taken
45:05because the vehicle's
45:06fob had been left inside.
45:08Now,
45:09speaking of keys,
45:10car burglars
45:11can open cars
45:12by intercepting
45:13the signal
45:13from their
45:14keyless entry system.
45:15Yet,
45:16only just 5%
45:17of vehicles
45:18hide their fobs
45:19in an RFID wallet
45:21that can protect them
45:22from getting
45:22the signal intercepted.
45:24Now,
45:25imagine you come home
45:26and park your car
45:27in front of your house.
45:28You put the car keys
45:29on the car hanger
45:30near the entrance door.
45:32Bam!
45:32In the morning,
45:33you may not find
45:35your car
45:35where you parked it
45:36the night before.
45:37Many people believe
45:39that putting their keys
45:40anywhere at home
45:41is safe.
45:42Unfortunately,
45:43this is not enough.
45:44Car burglars
45:45can use devices
45:46to get the signals
45:47from keys
45:48and unlock devices
45:49remotely.
45:50The solution
45:51is to keep your car keys
45:52far away
45:53from the entrance door
45:54in a place
45:55where thieves
45:56can't pick up a signal.
45:58Use technology
45:59to protect your car.
46:01Alarms with motion sensors
46:02are a no-no
46:03for thieves.
46:04A GPS tracking device
46:06can also be of use.
46:07In the worst-case scenario,
46:09it'll help police
46:10find your vehicle.
46:12Car alarms
46:13are also a real
46:14turn-off for thieves,
46:15so invest in a good
46:16car alarm.
46:17The last line of defense
46:19regarding devices
46:20is a dash cam
46:21with a surveillance mode.
46:23All dash cams
46:24are designed
46:24to record your drive,
46:26but some models
46:27also allow you
46:28to monitor your car
46:29when you're not around.
46:31You might think
46:32that leaving the windows
46:33cracked open
46:34to let the car
46:35fill with fresh air
46:36can't do any harm.
46:37Nope,
46:38that little bit
46:39is enough
46:39for a thief
46:40to slide his fast fingers
46:42or tools inside.
46:43First the window,
46:44then the door.
46:46Fuller says,
46:47a car with a slightly
46:48open window
46:48equals finding
46:50an unlocked vehicle.
46:52There are nice things
46:53about living alone,
46:54but finding an unsettling message
46:56outside your home
46:58isn't one of them.
46:59On a snowy winter evening,
47:01a woman left her house
47:02to take out some trash.
47:04She noticed
47:04that someone
47:05had written
47:051F
47:06on the snow-covered
47:08trash can lid.
47:09Apparently,
47:10this is a short version
47:11of 1FEMALE.
47:13Someone had been
47:14watching her long enough
47:15to know she lived alone.
47:17Her car could have been
47:18an easy target.
47:19So,
47:20experts suggest
47:21you take a quick look around
47:23every time
47:23you leave home.
47:25Another trick
47:26carjackers use
47:27involves cheese.
47:29Imagine walking
47:30to your car
47:30and spotting
47:31melted cheese
47:32on your engine hood.
47:33Is it some kind
47:34of a prank?
47:35You begin to clean it away,
47:37but it takes ages.
47:39Meanwhile,
47:40someone might be
47:41watching you
47:41from a distance,
47:42waiting for the right time.
47:44They're likely
47:45to jump into your car
47:46and drive away
47:47while you're busy
47:48dealing with the cheese.
47:50Fuller says,
47:51car thieves
47:51don't really like
47:52going to open
47:53and visible places,
47:55like in front of houses
47:56or in driveways.
47:57Dark and empty locations,
47:59such as apartment buildings,
48:01carports,
48:02and underground parking garages,
48:04appeal to them
48:04much more.
48:05He says he liked
48:07those places
48:07because they were
48:08very quiet.
48:09He could always hear it
48:11when someone
48:11was approaching.
48:13So,
48:13tip number 14,
48:14park your car
48:16in crowded areas.
48:19So,
48:19take a small piece
48:20of fabric
48:21of a specific color
48:22and tie it
48:23to your luggage.
48:24This way,
48:25you'll save
48:25a lot of time
48:26waiting for your luggage
48:27to arrive
48:28because most people
48:29have similar ones.
48:30But now,
48:31you can instantly
48:31recognize yours.
48:34It's annoying
48:35how often it feels
48:36like so many
48:37stick deodorants
48:38go to waste.
48:39You start feeling
48:40the container
48:40uncomfortably
48:41rubbing against your skin
48:42even when plenty
48:44of deodorants
48:44are still left.
48:45But there is
48:46an easy trick
48:47to use the last bit
48:48in there.
48:49Unscrew the bottom
48:50and force a pencil
48:51underneath that
48:52moving platform
48:53to push another
48:54inch of deodorant out.
48:55That gives you
48:56a few more weeks
48:57to use it.
48:58Just don't poke
48:58yourself with a pencil.
49:00That's the pits.
49:02You're running out
49:03of your favorite
49:03hand cream
49:04but it seems
49:05the tube
49:05still has some.
49:06If you cannot
49:07push hard enough
49:08to get the rest of it,
49:09take scissors,
49:10cut the tube
49:11of cream in half
49:12and use
49:13one more day.
49:15When you wrote
49:16something on the paper
49:16and want to cross it out
49:18and not allow
49:18anyone to read it,
49:19don't just scribble
49:21over those words.
49:22Simply write
49:23random words
49:24and letters
49:24over the original
49:25and no one
49:26will understand
49:27what the actual
49:28writing was about.
49:29I learned that one
49:30at spy school.
49:32If you often
49:33need something
49:33to prop up your phone,
49:35you don't have to
49:35look for random objects.
49:37Just take your sunglasses.
49:38They have a perfect
49:39shape of a phone holder.
49:42Use the inside
49:43of the toilet paper
49:44when you're
49:45at a public toilet.
49:46It's better to avoid
49:47covering the seat
49:48of a bathroom too.
49:49When you flush
49:50a toilet,
49:50germs spring around
49:52and spray over
49:53the roll of
49:53nearby toilet paper too.
49:55But if you have
49:56your own paper tissues,
49:57it'll be even better
49:58to use them.
50:00Greek yogurt flip cups
50:02You probably want
50:03something extra
50:04when eating
50:05your Greek yogurt.
50:06Like honey,
50:06you mostly get
50:07a tasty dollop
50:08of fruit
50:09and cookie crumbs.
50:10But those additional
50:12compartments
50:12are really narrow,
50:13so you can't even
50:14reach what's inside
50:15unless you have
50:16some tiny spoon.
50:17Well, check the word
50:19on the lid.
50:20It says flip.
50:21Yep, flip those
50:22small compartments over
50:23so their contents
50:24can mix with your yogurt.
50:26Bon appetit!
50:28Business cards
50:29are so easy to lose.
50:31Next time someone
50:32gives you one,
50:33take a picture of it
50:34just in case.
50:34If you lose it
50:35somewhere in your bag,
50:36at least you know
50:38where you can always
50:38find it.
50:40If you're not sure
50:41how to iron
50:42a button-up shirt,
50:43just flip it
50:44inside out.
50:45That way,
50:46you'll easily pass
50:46across the button side
50:48with your iron.
50:50Sometimes,
50:51even though you have
50:51a bag inside
50:52your trash bin,
50:53add the old newspaper
50:55to the bottom
50:55just in case.
50:57The paper will absorb
50:58food juices
50:59so they won't
50:59break through the bag
51:00and leave your bin
51:01messy.
51:03When you travel,
51:04make a bar
51:05of scented soap
51:06one of the essentials
51:07you take everywhere.
51:08Put it in the bag
51:09or compartment
51:10where you keep
51:11your dirty clothes.
51:12That will help
51:13to keep it smelling nice,
51:14at least until you
51:15find a place
51:16where you can wash it.
51:18There's a trick
51:19in how you can check
51:20if your batteries
51:21are good or bad.
51:22Just drop them
51:23on a table
51:24from around 6 inches.
51:25They're okay
51:26if they give just
51:27one tiny bounce
51:28and fall over.
51:29If not,
51:29if they continue
51:30bouncing around more,
51:32they're either
51:32on their way out
51:33or already dead.
51:38When you're taking
51:39a selfie
51:39and want to look
51:40more natural,
51:41squint your eyes.
51:42Not everybody
51:43feels comfortable
51:44in front of the camera,
51:45so you may look stiff.
51:46But this way,
51:47your smile
51:48will be more genuine
51:49in the photos.
51:51We all know
51:52how frustrating it is
51:53to have a container
51:54that doesn't fit
51:55in the sink
51:56and you still need
51:57to fill it with water.
51:58Just use a dustpan,
52:00a clean one,
52:00of course.
52:01Place it in a sink
52:02and enjoy this
52:03brilliant new way
52:04in your bathroom.
52:06If you wrote down
52:07a recipe
52:08or had a cookbook
52:09and don't feel like
52:10going to your table
52:11and checking it out
52:12all the time,
52:13take a pants hanger.
52:15Hang it somewhere
52:15in your kitchen
52:16to continue with slicing,
52:18chopping,
52:18and cooking
52:18and quickly check
52:20if you're following
52:20all the necessary steps.
52:23If you're not a fan
52:25of the taste
52:25of stale cereal,
52:27here's a trick
52:27that will help you
52:28keep them fresh
52:29even if they remain
52:30in the box
52:30for a longer time.
52:31Don't close
52:33the top panels
52:33of your cereal
52:34like you usually do
52:35with a square box.
52:36Pack it
52:37so it reminds you
52:38more of a milk carton.
52:40First,
52:40collapse three
52:41of the four pieces
52:42of cardboard
52:42to make an opening.
52:43Out of two long strips,
52:45leave one turned up.
52:47Now,
52:47tuck the two side panels
52:48inward into a V-shape.
52:50To hold it like this,
52:51pinch the unfolded flap
52:53of your cardboard
52:54into the opposite flap.
52:55Now,
52:56crimp the opening
52:57to keep it in place.
52:58With a tighter seal,
52:59your cereal
53:00will remain fresh
53:01for a longer time.
53:03Place a wooden spoon
53:05across a boiling pot
53:06of liquid.
53:07That way,
53:07you'll prevent it
53:08from boiling over.
53:10We all sometimes
53:11lend our stuff
53:12to friends
53:13and forget
53:14who took what.
53:15Take a picture
53:16of them holding
53:16the item
53:17so you remember
53:18where your things are.
53:20Chargers can sometimes
53:22bend if you carry them
53:23around in a bag.
53:24Take a spring
53:25from one of your old pens
53:26and wrap it around
53:28the critical part
53:29of the cable.
53:29It will prevent
53:30the cable
53:31from breaking.
53:32Now,
53:33we all love pancakes,
53:34sure,
53:34but preparing them
53:35can be really frustrating
53:37because it's almost impossible
53:39not to make a mess.
53:41Almost.
53:42If you use
53:43an old ketchup bottle
53:44and fill it
53:44with pancake mix,
53:45you'll certainly avoid
53:47most of the cleaning
53:48after it
53:48and have a nice treat,
53:50too.
53:52If you like
53:52going to the beach
53:53but are often afraid
53:54someone might take
53:55your stuff,
53:56try this trick.
53:57Take an old bottle
53:59of sun lotion
53:59and clean it out.
54:00Place your phone,
54:02keys,
54:02and money inside
54:03and close it.
54:04Looks casual enough
54:05for people around
54:06to think you
54:07don't have any valuables
54:08within your stuff.
54:10If you're having
54:11a barbecue gathering
54:12with your friends
54:13and looking for
54:14a practical way
54:15to serve condiments,
54:16here's a simple solution.
54:17A muffin tin.
54:18Less mess
54:19because you'll cut down
54:20on dishwashing,
54:21plus you save space
54:23at the table
54:23and keep things
54:24more organized.
54:26How to finally be able
54:27to differentiate
54:28your keys
54:29that all look so similar?
54:30Take different nail polishes.
54:32Now,
54:33you'll only need to remember
54:34which color
54:35is for which door.
54:37We all sometimes forget
54:38to put deodorant on
54:39before leaving the house.
54:40No worries,
54:41just pat your armpits dry
54:43and go with hand sanitizer.
54:45It's an excellent way
54:46to deal with bacteria
54:47that are actually
54:48a true reason
54:49for that unpleasant smell
54:50when sweating.
54:51Now,
54:52if you're keeping count,
54:53that's the second tip today
54:54about your armpits.
54:55Just saying!
54:56When you want
54:57to amplify the sound
54:59and don't own speakers
55:00or any other equipment
55:01that would help you,
55:02just place your phone
55:03in a glass jug.
55:05Woo-hoo!
55:05Party!
55:07Save a couple
55:08of toilet paper rolls
55:09and use them as cuffs
55:11so your wrapping paper
55:12doesn't unroll
55:13and make a mess.
55:15Any fans of iced cappuccinos
55:17or iced coffee here?
55:19Prepare some coffee
55:20and make frozen coffee cubes.
55:22That way,
55:23your beverage
55:23won't get watered down
55:24when you want
55:25to make it colder.
55:26When mobile phones
55:28just turned up,
55:29it looked like designers
55:30wanted to make them
55:31as small as possible.
55:32But over time,
55:34phones got so many
55:35other options
55:36besides just texting
55:37and calling.
55:38So,
55:38many new models,
55:39for example,
55:40the latest iPhones,
55:41have a bigger screen now.
55:42It seems like now
55:44you need to use both hands
55:45for typing once again.
55:46Unless you change
55:47the keyboard setting,
55:49open the keyboard,
55:50any app is good,
55:51and look for the global icon
55:53or the emoji icon.
55:55Press it and hold it down
55:56until you see
55:57the keyboard menu pop up.
55:59Do you see those
55:59three keyboard icons
56:01at the bottom?
56:01Pick the left one
56:02if you're right-handed,
56:03so the keyboard
56:04on your phone
56:05will compress itself
56:06to the left side.
56:08The keyboard will move
56:09toward the right side
56:10if you take the right side.
56:11Or,
56:12go to Settings,
56:13then General,
56:14choose Keyboard,
56:15and then One-handed Keyboard.
56:17You get the same result.