Life Hacks That Just Have To Be Shared
Life can be difficult, so it's a good thing that we've compiled some of the most useful life hacks on the internet for your viewing pleasure. Sometimes a little tip or trick can really help you complete a task or just get through the day.
Keep reading to learn how you can lie down comfortably while wearing headphones, how you can use every last slice of bread, and how you can trick your kid into taking their medicine.
Nine Sandwiches In One
This guy figured out how to get nine different sandwich combinations in one sandwich.
![WaWaCrAtes Reddit nine sandwiches in one](https://www.modernhomelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/WaWaCrAtes-Reddit-38487.jpg?width=800&height=533)
It has peanut butter, Nutella, and almond butter on one side, then strawberry jam, honey, and marshmallow fluff on the other.
A Freezer Full Of Ice
If you ever wanted to have an entire freezer full of ice, all you have to do is take out your ice tray.
![Zombilicious reddit freezer full of ice](https://www.modernhomelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Zombilicious-reddit-55851.jpeg?width=800&height=533)
Your freezer will keep making ice until the entire thing is full.
Fake Windows
If you want to get the appearance of windows in a basement space, try out this hack.
![ZZbrew Reddit fake windows in basement](https://www.modernhomelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/ZZbrew-Reddit-48334.jpeg?width=800&height=533)
Place some frosted glass over a lightbox and put a window frame around it.
Keep It Level
If you want to make sure that you're drilling at a perfect 90-degree angle, you can attach a bubble level to the top of your drill.
![ZoidbergNickMedGrip Reddit bubble level on drill](https://www.modernhomelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/ZoidbergNickMedGrip-Reddit-88891.jpeg?width=800&height=533)
Now you won't have any more wonky screws.
Store Larger Objects By Double Bagging
If you have a large object that you want to store in a Ziplock bag, all you have to do is turn one Ziplock bag inside out.
![Vega_128 Reddit keyboard in two ziplock bags](https://www.modernhomelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Vega_128-Reddit-72466.jpeg?width=800&height=533)
Then you attach a second bag to the zip mechanism, and it'll be secured.
Keep Tupperware Secure
You can use a dish drying rack to keep light plastic containers from flying all over your dishwasher while it's running.
![thecatunderthebed Reddit rack in dishwasher](https://www.modernhomelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/thecatunderthebed-Reddit-22887.jpeg?width=800&height=533)
This way everything gets washed, including your drying rack.
A Smaller Pan
This person didn't have a pan small enough for his casserole, so he decided to improvise. He used folded-up tin foil to divide his pan directly in half.
![tw272727 Reddit metal pan divided with tin foil](https://www.modernhomelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/tw272727-Reddit-79886.jpeg?width=800&height=533)
It looks like it worked.
Environmentally Friendly Confetti
This person figured out a way to create environmentally friendly confetti. All you have to do is take a heart-shaped hole puncher (or any other shaped puncher) to a bunch of fallen leaves.
![thecureisthecause Reddit confetti made out of leaves](https://www.modernhomelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/thecureisthecause-Reddit-91647.jpeg?width=800&height=533)
This is brilliant.
Keep Your Money Safe
Valuables have a tendency to fly out of your pocket while you're out for a run. This hack will keep your keys and coins super secure.
![Reddit elastic around pocket](https://www.modernhomelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Reddit-59474.jpeg?width=800&height=533)
Just use an elastic band to tie up your pocket from the inside.
Drink Your Medicine
This mom figured out the best way to get her son to take his medicine.
![th1d00d Reddit kid drinking medicine behind sprite](https://www.modernhomelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/th1d00d-Reddit-10632.jpeg?b=0&c=0&width=800&height=533&top=191&left=0&zoom=1.25)
She could just stick a straw in her kid's medicine and hide it behind a can of Pepsi. He would drink it no problem!
How To Move Clothes
The best way to move large quantities of clothes from one place to another is by covering them in a plastic garbage bag and tying the hangers together.
![randomusefulbits Reddit clothes in garbage bag](https://www.modernhomelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/randomusefulbits-Reddit-22794.jpeg?b=0&c=0&width=800&height=533&top=150&left=0&zoom=1)
It makes unpacking a whole lot easier.
A Split Screen Solution
These guys wanted to play Call of Duty together, but they live in the same house and they only have one Playstation.
![Parisauce Reddit playing video games split screen](https://www.modernhomelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Parisauce-Reddit-20415.jpeg?width=800&height=533)
They had to get creative to prevent screen looking.
A Page Holder
This person has a device that helps him hold the pages of his book open as he reads.
![Nextdy Reddi book page holder](https://www.modernhomelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Nextdy-Reddi-77363.jpeg?b=0&c=0&width=800&height=533&top=68&left=0&zoom=1.25)
I don't know why more of these devices don't exist in the world.
Lie Down With Headphones On
It can be difficult to get comfortable while you're wearing bulky headphones.
![KevlarYarmulke Reddit headphones in travel pillow](https://www.modernhomelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/KevlarYarmulke-Reddit-72487.jpeg?b=0&c=0&width=800&height=533&top=181&left=0&zoom=1)
That's where this hack comes in handy. Just use a travel pillow and read the headphones in the hole.
Use Every Slice Of Bread
Nobody likes to eat the end pieces of a loaf of bread, and your kids will probably put up a fight about it.
![nday79 Reddit sandwich made from bread ends](https://www.modernhomelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/nday79-Reddit-95455.jpeg?b=0&c=0&width=800&height=533&top=139&left=0&zoom=1.25)
It turns out though that kids are way more okay with them if they're facing the inside of the sandwich.
Get More Cupboard Space
If you have a small kitchen, this space-saving hack is perfect for you. Use a thumbtack to hold cardboard packages onto the doors of your cupboards.
![Imgur hanging plastic bag on cabinet with thumbtack](https://www.modernhomelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Imgur-43388.jpeg?b=0&c=0&width=800&height=533&top=28&left=0&zoom=0.8)
This way your cupboards can stay a lot more organized.
Hold Up Your Laptop
If you have a laptop that's on its last legs, you can use the back of a picture frame to help keep it upright.
![griffinonthego Reddit frame back on laptop](https://www.modernhomelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/griffinonthego-Reddit-35813.jpg?width=800&height=533)
It's not as good as getting a new laptop, but it works in a pinch.
Keep Track Of Your Screws
When disassembling furniture, you can keep track of all your loose nuts and bolts by poking them through a spare piece of cardboard and labeling them.
![KaiserBobby Reddit screws in cardboard with labels](https://www.modernhomelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/KaiserBobby-Reddit-51911.jpeg?b=0&c=0&width=800&height=533&top=95&left=0&zoom=1.25)
This will make reassembling your furniture a whole lot easier.
Tracing Shadows
Set up a tracing station to keep your kids busy during the summer while they're off school.
![justpuneet Reddit gril tracing shadows](https://www.modernhomelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/justpuneet-Reddit-67872.jpeg?b=0&c=0&width=800&height=533&top=270&left=0&zoom=1.25)
You can also do this activity inside if you have some lamps on hand.
Warm Up Your Quesso
You can use a candle warmer to heat up a jar of cheese queso.
![cjslc1 Reddit queso in candle warmer](https://www.modernhomelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/cjslc1-Reddit-65893.jpg?width=800&height=533)
It looks like a candle warmer is the perfect shape and size for this exact job.
A Free Phone Stand
Did you know that you could use the little plastic table thing that comes inside of pizza boxes as a makeshift phone stand?
![GowBeyow Reddit pizza box table as phone holder](https://www.modernhomelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GowBeyow-Reddit-59917.jpeg?width=800&height=533)
You just have to break off one of the legs.
He Got In The Photo
This guy found a way to get himself in the family photo while still being the one taking the family photo.
![FItWedding Reddit guy in family photo with mirror](https://www.modernhomelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/FItWedding-Reddit-74084.jpeg?width=800&height=533)
He just had his wife hold up a mirror.
Tweezers In A Pinch
If you need a pair of tweezers in a pinch (pun intended), you can use three quarters in the configuration shown above.
![Apps4life Reddit quarter tweezers](https://www.modernhomelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Apps4life-Reddit-74131.jpg?width=800&height=533)
This helps if you get caught with a splinter or ingrown hair.
An Organization Block
We've already seen how important it is to keep track of loose screws when you disassemble a piece of furniture.
![cute-e-lad Reddit nails in styrofoam box](https://www.modernhomelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/cute-e-lad-Reddit-32678.jpeg?width=800&height=533)
This styrofoam block works great while you're actually building the thing.
Save You Ears
Wearing a protective face mask all day can really take its toll on the back of your ears.
![daito- Reddit headband with button to hold up mask](https://www.modernhomelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/daito-Reddit-31258.jpeg?width=800&height=533)
That's why this nurse found a way to make a headband with a mask holder button on it.
Two Birds, One Stone
This person needed to create a drainage system for their water spout, but they also wanted to have an herb garden.
![5_Frog_Margin Reddit eavestrough with plants](https://www.modernhomelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/5_Frog_Margin-Reddit-99168.jpeg?width=800&height=533)
They figured out a solution that would solve both problems.
A Spoon For A Spoon Rest
This kid found a way to stop the spoon from falling into the punch.
![BolognaFlavored Reddit spoon in punch bowl](https://www.modernhomelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/BolognaFlavored-Reddit-29193.jpeg?b=0&c=0&width=800&height=533&top=146&left=0&zoom=1.25)
She just found another metal spoon and slid it through the hole of the first spoon.
Soap flakes...for pests?
Make your own insecticidal soap without buying an expensive product with a bunch of unknown chemicals in it. All you have to do is put in two tablespoons worth of soap flakes or shreds in one liter of warm water.
Some people even swear by directing sprinkling soap shreds into the garden.
Catch Falling Debris
When you drill into the ceiling, you always end up with ceiling debris all over the place. That's why this person found a creative solution to that problem.
![cableguysmith Reddit cup on drill](https://www.modernhomelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/cableguysmith-Reddit-19033.jpeg?b=0&c=0&width=800&height=533&top=129&left=0&zoom=1.25)
This cup trick is so useful!
Vacuum-Sealed Watermelon
When you vacuum seal watermelon, you end up concentrating all of the juice into the fruit and making the whole thing taste a lot sweeter.
![5_Frog_Margin Reddit2 vacuum sealed watermelon](https://www.modernhomelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/5_Frog_Margin-Reddit2-73989.jpeg?width=800&height=533)
You should really try vacuum-packed watermelon some time.
Open A Cold One
If you find yourself in a hotel room with no bottle opener and a couple of cold ones, you can just use the mechanism on the top of the door to open your drink.
![AlbertDumblestein Reddit opening beer on door mechanism](https://www.modernhomelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/AlbertDumblestein-Reddit-13152.jpeg?width=800&height=533)
Just watch where you put your fingers.