Life Hacks That Actually Work

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At some point in your life, you realize that you have tons of keys on your keychain. Where are they from? What do they go to? How did they get there? No worries, though, because there's a cheap alternative for marking your keys! Take any available nail polish you have and paint the ends of the keys. That way you have a color code for which key goes to what.

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Hate the messy look of curling irons lying on the vanity or the toilet tank? Here's a tip for you. Use hook-and-loop tape to attach five-inch lengths of 2-in. PVC pipe to the vanity door to hold the curling irons.
Fill some water bottles halfway, then lay them on their side in the freezer. When it's time for a cool drink, grab a bottle, fill it up with your beverage of choice, and let the wall of ice in the bottle keep your drink perfectly chilled.
Every homeowner should have a flexible-shaft pick-up tool for grabbing stuff out of hard-to reach spots. They're also great for yanking clogs out of drains!
Prevent your bathroom mirror from fogging up after a hot shower with car wax. Apply a small amount of car wax to the mirror, let it dry, then buff with a soft, dry cloth.

Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.