You can use an elastic band as grip and open any jar. Alternatively, you can use an elastic band as grip to seal any jar so tight that no one would be able to open it without one ;D it's nice to have someone come to you to help open a jar lol

White vinegar: if you add it to your laundry it takes out every bad smell you can possibly have on your clothes

Spoons are perfect to peel ginger. Trust me go try it!

if your sink is clogged up pour as much baking soda in it as you can and then rinse with vinegar. It works better than store bought de-clogging chemicals and is way cheaper.

DRYER SHEETS 1. Deodorize shoes. Tuck a dryer sheet into smelly sneakers or shoes (gum bags and suitcases too!) over night to eliminate odors. 2. Clean stuck-on gunk. Put a fresh sheet in a pan with baked-on food and fill with water. Let sit for a few hours and the food will easily wipe away. 3. Freshen up the shower. Rub shower doors and walls with a wet sheet to remove minderal deposits and soap scum. 4. Ease sewing. Run a threaded needle through a sheet before sewing; it helps keep thread from tangling. 5. Tame hair. Calm static electricity and flyaways by quickly running a dryer sheet over unruly hair.

Put on airplane mode when playing games on your phone and ads won't play.

You can use scissors to cut food. Waffles, steak, cheese, biscuits ect. Also a pizza cutter works great for waffles and pancakes. I cut food up for my young kids so I use scissors in the kitchen all the time.

TOOTHPASTE 1. Remove crayon marks. Squirt a small dab of non-gel toothpaste on the wall where the mark is. Rub gently with a soft cloth, then rinse with warm water. 2. Deodorize hands. Can't get garlic or onion odor off your hands? Wash them with a blob of toothpaste. 3. Whiten sneakers. Clean rubber soles by rubbing scuff marks with an old toothbrush and non-gel toothpaste. 4. Buff a DVD. Get rid of light scratches by squeezing a little non-gel toothpaste onto a cotton ball. Wipe over the DVD from the center out to the edge. Rinse with water and dry with a non-abrasive, lint-free cloth - all gone. 5. Defog goggles. Coat the inside of swimming goggles with toothpaste, then wipe off. They'll be crystal clear.

SALT 1. Veggie wash. Remove dirt from greens like spinach, arugula and kale by swirling them around in a bowl of salt water. 2. Keep windows frost-free. Rub the inside of windows with a sponge dipped in salt water and frost won't collect. 3. Banish bubbles. Get rid of excess suds when handwashing garments in the sink or doing the dishes by sprinkling them with a pinch of salt. 4. Clean a greasy pan. Shaking a little salt on the pan before washing absorbs most of the grease. 5. Fix a sticky iron. To remove gunk spots, sprinkle a little salt on a piece of brown paper and run the hot iron over it. Repeat if necessary. 6. Remove water marks from wood surfaces. Make water marks disappear by making a paste of salt and cooking oil. Gently rub the paste onto the ring with a sponge; let sit for a few minutes. Wipe with a soft cloth and polish as usual.

Large paper clips make great collar stays for men's dress shirts.

The zipper on most jeans locks in place if you flip the tab downward.

NAIL POLISH 1. Secure a screw. Tighten loose screws on cabinets or pot handles by brushing some clear nail polish on screw threads. Insert the screw and let dry before using again. (Bonus - polish also keeps them from rusting.) 2. Stop tarnish. Keep costume jewelry from turning black with a coat of clear polish. 3. Seal an envelope. Worried about whether the glue will hold? Brush polish on the underside of the flap. 4. Mend a screen. Stop a small hole (no bigger than 1/3 inch in diameter) from getting any bigger by brushing a little clear nail polish over the spot. 5. Smooth a hanger. If there are rough edges on wooden or plastic hangers that could snag clothes, don't throw the hangers out. Just brush polish over the imperfections.

HAIR DRYER 1. Remove crayon marks or wax spills. Blow-dry the stain on high heat until the wax melts, then wipe it up with a sponge. 2. "Iron" out plastic tablecloth or shower curtain. Hot air on plastic relaxes pesky wrinkles. Be sure the hold drying 12" away. 3. Set frosting or icing. Want your cake or cookies to look perfect? Cool air helps harden icing; hot air brightens a dull glaze. 4. Unstick a photo. Blow warm air on the back of the photo album page while working the photo on the other side free. 5. Dust hard-to-reach places. Point a dryer set on cool at those shelves and corners, and blow the dust right off.

CORN STARCH 1. Slide rubber gloves on and off. Sprinkle inside gloves before you put them on so they won't stick. 2. Freshen you feet. Shake a bit into socks to absorb moisture and help prevent blisters. 3. Get cooking grease off a wall. Put on a cloth and rub the spot until the mark is gone. 4. Squelch a squeaky floor. Sprinkle a little between the boards to quiet it down. 5. Detangle a knot. Rub some into stubborn knots in shoelaces, string, chain necklaces, etc. Works like magic.

Vaseline is not only good for for dry skin and chapped lips, it can also help remove scuffs from dress shoes

ZIPLOCK BAGS 1. Make a changing mat. Tear open the side seams of a gallon-size bag and lay flat for an emergency diaper changing area. 2. Pack accessories. Organize by category (jewelry, scarves, hosiery) so they're easier to find in your suitcase. 3. Knead dough. Use two quart-sized bags as gloves to avoid getting your hands sticky. You can also use a bag to store extra dough. 4. Create a temporary funnel. Improvise a funnel for anything from shampoo to children's beads and glitter. 5. Clean a showerhead. Pour a little white vinegar in a bag, rubberband it to the showerhead and soak for a half hour.

The hole in the middle of a spaghetti strainer spoon is used to measure 1 serving of dry spaghetti.

If you turn a soda can cap around it can be used as a straw holder

Most metal shopping carts in the U.S. have round notches in the frame that you can use to hang bags of groceries outside the cart.

WAX PAPER 1. Protect pans. Put a sheet between cast-iron pans when stacking them. The thin coat of wax prevents rust. 2. Store candles. Roll colored candles in sheets of wax paper and twist ends to seal. They won't get nicked up or scuffed when they're placed in drawers. 3. Shine a faucet. Rub chrome fixtures after cleaning to prevent water spots and finger smudges. 4. Clean a handheld can opener. Run a piece of wax paper through the gears. It loosens dirt and coats them so they run smoothly. 5. Unstick pages. Insert paper between wet pages of a book. When they dry, they'll be good as new.

CHALK 1. Remove stains. Mark ring-around-the collar stains heavily with chalk before washing. The dust helps absorb the oils, making the stain easier to clean. 2. Stop varnish. Wrap chalk in cheesecloth and store with silverware. It absorbs moisture and helps prevent tarnishing. 3. Steady a screwdriver. Rub chalk over the handle of a screwdriver to prevent slipping. 4. Keep ants out. If ants are trotting into your house, draw chalk lines around their entry points. Many chalks contain calcium carbonate, which ants don't like. 5. Hide cracks. Cover hairline cracks in walls until you're ready to paint by rubbing over them with a matching color.

TAPE 1. Protect your wall. Put a small piece on the spot where you're going to hammer in a nail. This keeps paint from chipping. 2. Tame scratchy clothes. Annoyed by a shirt label rubbing the back of your neck? Tape down the label so it lies flat. 3. Save a button. If threads are becoming loose, put a small piece over them to hold the button in place. 4. Unstick plastic wrap. Can't find the end of the roll? Lift it up with a piece touched to the edge. 5. Steady a candle. Fit it snugly in the holder by wrapping a few layers around the bottom to secure it.

PETROLEUM JELLY 1. Protect your pet. If your cat's or dog's paw pads are cracked and dry, rub a little petroleum jelly on them to soothe the discomfort. 2. Wipe away water marks. Dab with petroleum jelly and let sit for 24 hours. Wipe off the excess and polish furniture as usual. 3. Loosen up outdoor lightbulbs. Dirt and dust can cause outdoor bulbs to stick. Rub a little petroleum jelly on the threads of the bulb before you screw it in and it won't stick in the future. 4. Sideline a squirrel. Coat the pole of a bird feeder and squirrels won't be able to get at the food. 5. Neaten your nail job. Dab it on the skin around nails before polishing. If you make a mistake, the polish will easily wipe away.

On the dashboard of your car, by the little gas pump picture, there is an arrow. It points either right or left, to whichever side your gas tank is on.

MMO mouse for business. I have over 40 macros on my right hand and can blitz through contracts and other stuff. Makes me a faster worker and my boss thinks I'm just really awesome!

If you turn up the bottom of a bag of chips [like this], it turns into a freestanding bowl. Great for parties and the like, cause you don't have people shoving their fist in the bag and getting it all greasy and/or powdery.

HAND LOTION 1. Get rid of winter clothing static. Put a small amount on your hands and rub them over your clothing or pantyhose. 2. Polish shoes. In a pinch, a little bit of lotion buffed with a cloth salves the leather and makes shoes shine. 3. Moisturize under your gloves. Store a tube of it near your gloves, and smooth some onto your hands every time you pull them on. 4. Get rid of frizz. Spread a little over fingertips (not directly on hair) and scrunch your fingers through the frizz. 5. Shave. Grab a bottle of lotion as a stand-in to shaving cream. Bonus: Your legs stay moisturized afterward.

The car rear view mirror has a prism that you can turn with the flipper to dull the reflection of high beams.

Screwdriver handles are designed to be used with wrenches.

VINEGAR 1. Clean a coffeemaker. Get rid of stains and mineral deposits by filling the reservoir with 1 part white vinegar, 2 parts water and brewing. Repeat every three weeks. 2. Prevent colors from running. To keep new clothes or towels from losing color, soak them in 1 part vinegar, 1 part cold water for 15 minutes before washing. 3. Kill grass and weeds. Pour vinegar on upshots between bricks and flagstones. The acidic component kills young weeds in one dousing. 4. Freshen wilted vegetables. Perk up soggy leafy veggies by soaking them in 2 cups cold water mixed with 1 Tbsp. vinegar for 10 minutes. Rinse, dry and serve. 5. Avoid moldy cheese. Soak a cloth in vinegar, wrap it around hard cheese and seal in a airtight container or ziplock bag. The vinegar prevents mold spores.