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Everybody loves a house party, and if you're planning a celebration, these tips will make your party unforgettable in the best way. At the same time, house parties can be messy and stressful for the host. For how to deal with sticky situations and how to prevent them, take a look at our list of The 30 Best House Party Hacks. Now you can have your cake and eat it too.
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30. Here's the Scoop
30. Here's the Scoop
If you're planning on serving ice cream, scoop it beforehand and stick it back in the freezer. That way you can minimize mess and save time for more partying.
29. Cutoffs
29. Cutoffs
Cut out the labels from empty boxes to identify what's in each cooler.
27. Catch Up!
27. Catch Up!
Use ketchup and mustard to write people's orders on their burger buns. This will make your BBQ easier to manage.
26. Keep Out
26. Keep Out
Everyone wants to know what is behind a locked door, but it's unlikely that they will crush all your glass Christmas ornaments to get there. Use this diversion tactic to steer people away from unwanted party spots.
25. Paper Cup Lantern
25. Paper Cup Lantern
This is a cheap and easy way to decorate your party even if it doesn't have a theme.
24. Label Your Cups
24. Label Your Cups
Save money and the environment by labeling cups at your party.
23. Sangria Jello Shots
23. Sangria Jello Shots
If you want shots that actually taste good, try making these sangria Jello shots.
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22. Listerine Vodka
22. Listerine Vodka
If you want to hide your booze at a party, use food coloring and an old Listerine bottle to disguise it. No one's going to try to drink that.
21. Dolla Dolla Bill Ya'll
21. Dolla Dolla Bill Ya'll
A dollar has just the right texture to open a twist-off bottle cap.
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20. Sticky Situation
20. Sticky Situation
If your wild party resulted in getting gum in someone's hair, try freezing the gum off with ice before resorting to scissors.
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19. Red Wine Killer
19. Red Wine Killer
Red wine spills are a host's nightmare, but apparently white wine neutralizes dark stains. We aren't sure about this hack but when desperate, it deserves a shot.
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18. Keep Your Pants On
18. Keep Your Pants On
If you're anticipating a crazy night, use a key ring on your zipper to insure that your pants stay on.
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17. Cool Cooler, Bro
17. Cool Cooler, Bro
If you don't have a cooler, just put ice in your washer. Run the machine after the party to drain all the excess water.
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16. The Search is Over
16. The Search is Over
Tie the bottle opener to the cooler to avoid the frantic search for it again and again and again.
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15. Ice Balloons
15. Ice Balloons
If you forgot to buy ice and don't want to make another trip to the store, fill balloons with water, and freeze them for colorful ice cubes.
14. Black-light Party
14. Black Light Party
Make any drink glow under black lights by adding tonic water.
13. Keep it Clean
13. Keep it Clean
Chick-Fil-A lids fit red Solo cups. Get some ahead of time to prevent spillage.
12. Finger Food Party
12. Finger Food
Party food is always easier on skewer, and you don't need to buy forks and knives.
11. Stash Those Straws
11. Stash Those Straws
Spice up your straws by putting mustache cutouts on them. It's a funny and easy way to break the ice at any party.
10. Portable Chips
10. Portable Chips
People always congregate around the chips and dip. Break up the crowd and minimize mess by preparing individual dips.
9. Play With Your Food
9. Play With Your Food
Use the excess parts of your food for decoration, like this fun watermelon monster.
8. The Ringer
8. The Ringer
Use a ring to pry open a beer bottle when you can't find the bottle opener.
7. Screwdriver
7. Screwdriver
No we're not talking about the cocktail. If you don't have a corkscrew, try a screwdriver and a long nail.
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6. Punch Bowl Problems
6. Punch Bowl Problems
Use a huge block of ice in your punch bowl to keep it cool. It melts slower than smaller pieces.
5. Age Old Saying
5. Age Old Saying
Just remember: beer before liquor never sicker. Liquor before beer you're in the clear.
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4. Fast Freezer
4. Fast Freezer
Need to cool something quick? If you wrap it in a wet paper towel and stick it in the freezer, it should cool in 15 minutes or less.
3. DIY Speakers
3. DIY Speakers
What's a party without loud music? If your speakers blow out, here are two creative ways to amplify the sound on your phone.
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2. The Classic
2. The Classic
Every good bartender should know his measurements. Know which line is which to make your guests the best drinks.
1. Pool Your Alcohol
1. Pool Your Alcohol
If you're party requires more drinks than you cooler can hold, use a blow-up pool, and you will have more than enough space for booze.
