
The fact that life hacks exist proves two things: 1. that we’re doing just about everything wrong, and 2. that there are a bunch of people out there living in the future. Thanks to the Internet (and namely Reddit), however, all the geniuses living in 3020 have a way to share all their surprisingly useful knowledge about hacking the world around them with the rest of us luddites.
As you might assume, the name “life hack” comes from the hacker world—think computer nerds and programming geeks. It’s related to creating digital shortcuts that allow IT professionals to get shit done faster in life. Pulled from the computer screen to the real world, these hacks are smarter ways of making everyday activities and work more efficient. And the best part? They usually rely on things you have lying around the house.
Certain life hacks seem too obvious to be true, and others seem impossible to pull off, but, trust us, all of these life hacks will solve a problem you probably deal with daily but never realized was secretly ruining your week.
From finding ways rubberbands can get rid of just about every inconvenience known to man to figuring out how make things colder very, very quickly, life hacks prove that, with a little creativity, everyday products can become invaluable—or at least, they can make someone’s day just a little bit easier.
There are lifehacks for just about every personality type, from people looking for quick fixes to step up their style, to those who need solutions because they live in tiny apartments, to twentysomethings who don’t have everything figured out yet. We’ve sifted through the most useful life hacks floating around the Internet to bring you The 50 Best Life Hacks of All Time. You can thank us for saving you a few hours every day.
50. Make More Room with Soda Tabs

49. Use a Rubberband on Your Door To Keep It Open

If you need to keep your door propped open to move furniture or take out your trash, this is an easy way to save you from digging for your keys each time.
48. Shower Cap Your Shoes

47. Remove Toothpaste Stains

46. Use a Can Opener

45. Hang Pots on Peg Board

44. Maintain a Garbage-Free Car

43. Hang a Tennis Ball

42. Use Teabags to Treat Sunburn

41. Create a Drip-Free Icepack

40. Shave Your Sweaters

39. Soften Masking Tape

38. Stuff Drinking Glasses in Socks

37. Fix a Stuck Zipper with Graphite

36. Easily Declutter Bathroom Cabinets

35. Protect Your Car with Pool Noodles

34. Stuff Newspaper in Your Shoes to Remove Odors

33. Conceal Scratches on the Whip

32. Toss the Boxes for More Space

31. Hang Items Off of Bungee Cords

30. Use a Lotion Bottle for Storage

29. Dissolve Ink Stains

28. Pile Plates on Foam Plates When Moving

27. Stack Your Bed over a Hidden Storage Unit

26. Try on Pants Without a Fitting Room

25. Build a Sliding Pantry to Make More Space

24. Remove Dents

23. Easily Build a Smartphone Dock in Your Car

22. Make DIY Tumblers

21. Create a Magnetic Ironing Board

20. Make Your Beers Colder Quickly WIth a Wet Paper Towel

19. Keep Your Pizza Warm in the Car

18. Rub Walnuts on Wood to Restore It

17. Wrap a Rubberband Around the Paint Can While Painting

16. Stack 'Em

15. Install a Cooler in the Car

14. Make DIY Taco Shells

13. Use a Binder Clip as a Money Clip/Key Holder

12. Easily Re-Seal Open Bags

11. Use a Staple Remover When Organizing Your Key Ring

10. Use Frozen Grapes to Chill Wine

9. Wrap Bottles with Plastic to Avoid Spills During Moving

8. Use Muffin Tins for Condiments

7. Tie Extension Cords Together To Keep Them From Unplugging

6. Fill Up a Bucket by Putting a Dustpan Under Your Faucet

5. Protect Your Cables

4. Organize Cables at Your Desk

3. Maximize Space with Magnet Containers

2. Close Bags with Hanger Clips

1. Use Wine Boxes to Store Shoes
