Game-Changing Hacks That You Can Perform With Everyday Household Items

Finding a replacement for a broken part or getting the help of an expert can prove to be difficult and time-consuming. Fortunately, there are some simple yet effective hacks using the most basic of everyday household items that will help you overcome some of life's most frustrating issues. These 40 game-changing tricks will make your life a whole lot smoother!

Have your dog help water plants

If you're a dog owner who hates wasting water, then here's a trick for you! Place any plants that you own around your dog's bowl so that the next time your dog spills water, your plants can at least enjoy some refreshment!

Save a wet phone with rice

If your phone makes contact with water, rice could become your most unlikely savior. As soon as your phone gets wet, make sure to put it in a Tupperware or baggie full of rice. The rice will act as a sponge, absorbing all the moisture and ridding your phone of any intrusive liquid.

Place remaining hardwood under a desk chair

If you're a neat freak, then seeing your computer chair leave wheel marks on the carpet is bound to agitate you.To avoid this ghastly sight, consider laying down a wooden plank or plastic mat under the chair to avoid damaging your meticulous-looking floor. This works well if you have leftover hardwood.

Deter birds with fake berries

Are you an avid gardener who's sick of birds picking at your strawberries and other fruits? Well, try painting some stones red to trick these pests into picking at them instead. Birds will think twice before they try messing with your garden again!