Organize Your Kitchen with These Smart Hacks

There is this one tiny place in the house which is loved by everyone- Kitchen. All the delicacies being prepared here and sunday morning gatherings are spent in this small room of the house which makes it even more special. However, the clumsiness made here during the rush hours on the weekdays and messiness created on the platforms also makes it one of the most dreaded place when it comes to cleaning and managing. But, no more worries now. With these super cool and smart kitchen hacks, you can organise your kitchen in a way which not only saves your time and efforts, but also makes it an interesting place to be in. Check these tricks out here: Use vacant space and add shelves You must have noticed a plentyof unused space on the walls of your kitchen, while a lot of clutter being scattered on the counters. You can sort this out by installing few small shelves on the walls of the kitchen. These shelves then can be used suitably for the seasonings and spices that you use most often. Also, the shelves can serve as small counters for storing coupons, bills, mail and takeout menus. Such shelves are not only cheap but are easy to install as well. Paint them in any color you like. Reheat leftover pizza in a microwave without making it soggy Pizzas are something which often gets leftover. And, the biggest misery lies in wasting it the next morning. After all, who wants to eat a dry pizza. A pizza’s taste lies in the crisp base, fresh toppings, stringy cheese and tangy sauce. Grilling it in the microwave is just going to make it a mess of sloggy slice. But, what if we tell you a way out to revamp your leftover pizza and restore its crispiness? Yes, you can now savour your leftover pizza in its original form. Here is the hack: Place the slices of pizza on a microwave-safe plate. Now, find a glass that can fit suitably inside the microwave along with the plate. Fill this glass with 2/3rd water and heat the pizza and the water for 45-60 seconds. The water adds the moisture to the air and keeps the pizza from drying out. Enjoy your cheesy and crispy pizza. How to keep the potatoes white? This is a common problem which let’s agree, all of us suffer almost everyday. Isn't it? Now, no more! Just cover the diced potatoes with some cold water before cooking. This prevents the spuds from turning that gross brownish/gray. It is caused by the release of a starch that makes the potatoes oxidize. Stay away from buying knives in sets Haven’t you noticed those sets of cutlery that go on sale almost always at your local big store? Stay clear of those tactics. These sets usually contain flimsy, dangerous and barely mediocre knives. Instead just go for a single good knife that you need. The idea is to buy the affordable best quality knife, keeping it clean and honed and getting it sharpened professionally once in a while. How to give bananas a longer life? It is so saddening to see your favorite fruit turning black and ripening. Now, you can prevent this from happening using a simple trick. Just wrap the end of the bunch of bananas with a plastic wrap and keep bananas fresher and longer. The plastic wrap blocks the ethylene gases (responsible for ripening the fruit) from releasing out of the stem of the banana.   How to prevent the cutting boards from slipping? This is a serious issue which sometimes turns out to be quite dangerous. You can avoid this problem by simply placing a damp dish towel underneath the cutting board. The dish towel will keep the board from sliding across the countertop of kitchen. Wrapping up: These clever kitchen hacks will solve all your kitchen related miseries and will make your life at kitchen super easy and efficient.

Some Super Cool Hacks for Your New Apartment

So you bought a brand new apartment. Congratulations on that! After all, you have been planning for it from so long. Now, it is time for furnishing and decorating your new apartment and enhancing its look. No matter how big or small the apartment is, you can always make it special with some of the smart tricks and tips. Here are some of the clever hacks for your apartment that will not only make your new living more organized but life a little easier as well. Check it out: How to create a bed canopy? For this, all you require is a hot glue gun, a metal hook, a mosquito net canopy and a ribbon or lace. Now lay out the mosquito net canopy and portion out enough trim in order to stretch the length of both ends and around the hoop. Glue together the colored ribbon through the lace. Attach the trim to the edge of the canopy using the hot glue gun and around the top of the hoop. Finally, by using a glue gun, attach the hook to the top of the mosquito net canopy and hang it from the ceiling over your bed. How to hang the lamp beautifully? The supplies that you need for this include a lampshade, nylon pan scraper, scissors, white spray paint, drill, ceiling hook, and two strands of twinkle lights. Now, cut off all the fabric from the lampshade and scrape off any glue residue on the wire. After cleaning off everything, wash the surface and let it dry. Now, apply the white spray paint in light even coats until covering everything evenly and leave it in well covered and ventilated area till the paint cures. The next step involves taking out a strand of twinkle lights and weaving around the lampshade wire. Now, install a hook at a place where you want it hung. Drill a big hole in the ceiling in order to fit the bolt through and then screw the hook. Hand up the new lamp and attach the second strand of lights. Plug into an outlet below and here, your lamp lighting the entire room beautifully. Façade your desk as a bedside table This one is an interesting hack for all those who like to work comfortably from their bedroom. Now, you can create a comfy bedroom-plus-office combo with this simple trick and that too in a limited space. Since space is less, you’ll need to cut the four corners. Trying to fit a desk as well as a nightstand together in a small room will only make it more congested. Instead, remove one table completely out of the room and set up a small desk next to the bed. This will leave plenty of space for other bedside essentials such as an alarm clock, a lamp etc. With a chair that tucks comfortably under the desk, you can make use of a single table serving as both a nightstand as well as an occasional desk. Make your personal photo banner This is a simple and interesting hack to give your apartment a personal touch. Now, you can showcase the memories with your loved ones on the wall and cherish the moments forever. For this, you just need few things such as a hot glue gun, a ribbon and of course, photos. The very first step involves printing the photos of your loved ones and friends and cut them into triangles. Now, using a glue gun, affix the back of the photos to the ribbon and hang it on your front wall. Your very personal photo banner is all ready! Wrapping up: These were some of the smart hacks for embellishing your living and bedroom. Hope you like them all and beautify your living space giving it your own personal touch. Enjoy!

Save Your Favorite Outfits from Ruin with These Clever Hacks

Have you ever been in a situation where you pulled on your favorite dress only to discover something wrong with it in no time? Sure, you might have. We ladies go through a lot of havoc when it comes to clothing. Bra straps slipping off from the shoulder, clothes getting stained, jeans being too long and shoes, too tight! The list is endless. No matter what kind of wardrobe issues you suffer from on a regular basis, we have brought some smart clothing hacks to save your day. All of these tricks and hacks are tried and true and work like a charm. Check these out: Removing deodorant stains from shirt Are you one of those too fond-of-deodorant kind of a person? But, the deodorant stains spoil your day off? Here is a trick for you. You can remove the marks easily now by brushing them with a baby wipe gently. Stretching shoes painlessly High heels look fashionable. Isn’t it? However, these can be quite painful too. These pair of charmers can really make your day hell. But, with some of the different ways, you can tackle the problems associated with stretching shoes. The most effective method is the freezer. For this, you can fill a couple of freezer bags with water and place them in your shoes. Put the shoes overnight in the freezer and see a big difference just the next morning itself.   Hack for hiding bra straps /> Bras have their own set of problems. While the normal ones show up from your tank top, the strapless bras turn out to be quite ill-fitting and uncomfortable. However, with simple tricks, you can effectively hide the bra straps. This works when you are in a hurry- use a butterfly paperclip and pinch the straps of your bra in the back when wearing a tank top. In order to use a bra clip, you just need to lengthen the bra straps comfortably and slide one of the straps over the plastic notch. Now repeat this step on the other side as well and slide the bra clip down just enough to make it out of sight. Clips of the color black, white and nude disappear easily under the clothing. So no more of unsightly bra straps now! Zipping up your dress You must agree that one of the challenging tasks we face at times is zipping up our own dress. However, just by using a piece of ribbon or a thread, you can manage the issue. For this, you just need to thread a ribbon through the hole of the zipper and outspread the length of the ribbon all the way up to the shoulder of the dress. While doing this, just make sure to leave enough ribbon in order to grab both the ends at the shoulder. Now put your beautiful dress on and grab the ribbon over your shoulder pulling it until the dress is zipped. Remove the ribbon from the zipper and you are done. Wrapping up: So, now say goodbye to those terrifying end moment obstacles that make you late and spoil your day off.  These clever and super easy clothing hacks will definitely make your life a lot easier. Doesn’t believe us? Try it for yourself!            

Save Your Day With These Smart Hacks For Women

It’s not easy to be a woman. You must be knowing what we are talking here! All the personal things that we as women have to go through on a daily basis tend to be quite stressful and confusing. Our ever-loaded wardrobe that always needs ironing at the end moment, the long tresses we carry with pride need to be styled every morning and various other beauty rituals we are ought to make time for! While most of us are already well-organized with our things, however anything we can do in order to save some time here and there, is always welcome. After all, it will end up making our lives a little bit easier. Here we have compiled some of the epic tips and clever hacks for all you ladies out there: Use your old t-shirt as a towel We are sure you must be having a pile of old t-shirts that you no longer wear. Isn’t it true? So, here is a clever thing you can do with those t-shirts- dry your wet hair with them instead of a towel. It will not only absorb the water from your hair faster, but the cotton fabric of the shirt won’t even cause breakage of your hair strands. Embellish your simple flip-flops with some beads and ribbons You are about to attend a party and not having enough time to go shop for some beautiful footwear. No worries. Just take out some glittery beads and ribbons from your old jewelry box. Now wrap the ribbons around the strap of your simple flip-flops using glue and sew the glittery beads over the ribbons. You are all set for the party. Iron your shirts using flat iron So, you are getting late for the meeting in the early morning and your iron isn’t working. Do not panic. Your flat iron will prove to be useful here. Press out the small wrinkles that are there in your shirt when you are in a time crunch. Isn’t your flat iron a fix for quick jobs? Distinguish your set of keys by painting them with nail-polish Isn’t it confusing to remember which key is the fix to which lock just by their shape and size? We already have many other things to remember other than this, ladies! So, make your life simpler by taking out your different color nail polish and paint the keys with them. Now, it will be damn easy for you to distinguish the different keys. Make your own natural makeup remover Aren’t you irritated enough to treat your soft skin with all the harsh chemicals which are there in your makeup remover each and every night? Here is a natural fix for you. You can make your own makeup remover that is not only natural but is highly effective as well. Mix equal amounts of extra virgin olive oil and filtered water in a small glass bottle. Shake the contents well before each use. Whiten your teeth with a banana peel Are you the one who hide their beautiful smile because of their yellow teeth? Teeth are an integral part of your personality. White, shiny teeth not only makes you look charming but also boost your confidence in front of the public. But, the long-hours of teeth whitening treatment is frustrating as hell! We know that. Here is a natural fix for your yellow teeth. You can use a banana peel and rub your teeth gently for about 2 minutes. The excellent minerals in the peel such as potassium, manganese, and magnesium absorb into the teeth and whiten them. Smile more often now. Wrapping up: We are pretty sure that these amazing clever hacks will make your life easier and more meaningful. Try these ASAP and you can thank us later!      

Some Clever Beauty Hacks to Make Your Day

When it comes to beauty and makeup, all the women out there definitely would like to know more about it. After all, these are the crucial things in making them look more beautiful and charming. But the amount of time spent on them every morning surely makes it a daunting task. Now, you don’t need to spend so much of your crucial hours in front of a mirror to look perfect. The smart beauty hacks that we are going to spill out here will make your beauty and other makeup routines much easier and efficient. How will it be to shorten the amount of time that you take to get ready each and every morning? Check out these amazing beauty hacks that are fast enough to save much time off your routine and easy enough to undertake every day: Remove your nail polish easily Removing nail polish daily and applying a new one is a task. But, you can make it simpler by using white glue instead of the base coat. Now, apply coats of your favorite color over it. It will peel off quickly and easily when you are required to remove the polish. Make your lipstick last longer while also giving it a matte finish Doesn’t it sound interesting? It is easy as well. Most often it happens that your lipstick disappears by the end of the day, no matter which brand you apply. You will agree on this. Do not worry about it anymore. Here is a fix for this- place a tissue over the lips and dust some powder over it using a brush. This will give your lipstick a matte finish and will also make it last longer. Use a lighter to fix your broken lipstick What could be more heartbreaking than a breakup? A broken lipstick! Yes, ask any girl. But do not be sad, ladies. You can get it back intact in the holder. You read that right. Melt the lipstick that is remaining in the holder using a lighter. Use this melted lipstick as glue and hold the cracked segment back in place. If you still feel a gap, just hold the lighter and melt the lipstick around the cracks, fusing the gap. Now, place the lipstick in the fridge overnight and see the magic the next day! Your favorite lipstick will be as good as a brand new. Use a lighter and turn your pencil eyeliner into a gel formula We all know the issues with an eye pencil- it creates a thin and hard-to-apply line. Now convert your green, black, burgundy, etc. eye pencil into an efficient gel formula using a simple trick. Hold the eye pencil under the lighter’s flame for a second and let it cool for 10 more seconds. You will see the consistency changing right before your eyes. Finally, get your perfect smudge look by gliding your newly made gel liner instantly. Apply your perfume at right points to make it last longer You must have faced this at times. Applying too little perfume just wear off completely in the air at the end of the day. And applying too much of it make you smell like a perfume factory. The perfect way of using a perfume is to apply it to your pulse points and not spraying it randomly on your entire body. These right points include behind the ear, inside wrist, inside elbow, behind your knee and base of your throat. Wrapping up: With the wedding season just at its peak, these clever beauty hacks can keep you together for the entire evening and will make you enjoy even more. These makeup tricks and tips not only will save a lot of your time and money but will also make you use the products that are already there in your kit. Now say goodbye to all the professional help and expensive beauty products and still look like a diva!