Random tips

Chanced upon this article on Gizmodo, titled 40 Tricks You Must Know for a Much Better 2013. While some of the tips aren't that helpful (to me, at least), some were pretty innovative and interesting, and most importantly, applicable. I jotted some of them here more as a reminder for myself.

1) Rub a walnut on damaged wooden furniture to cover up dents or nicks.

I just tried this myself on my main door, as the area around the doorknob is full of scratches. It worked ridiculously well considering how cheap the solution is.

Before:

Scratches-galore

After:

(Almost) as good as new!

2) If you are in a hotel and run out of chargers, the TV usually has a USB plugin which you can use to charge your phone, tablet, etc.

3) To get the built up residue off of your shower head, tie a bag of vinegar around it and leave it there overnight. Everything will be gone by the next morning.

4) To cool a drink quickly, wrap a wet kitchen towel around it and leave it in the freezer. In about 15 minutes it should be almost completely ice cold.

5) Use a bread tab to hold your spot on a roll of tape, instead of having to find where it is and use your fingernail to pry the tape out.

6) Use a spring from an old pen and wrap it around one end of your charger to prevent it from bending and breaking.