Life Hacks That Actually Work

If You Don't Have a Funnel, Use This

Not everyone has a funnel for oil changes, but this trick will work. Place a screwdriver in the hole and then pour the oil along the metal part of the tool. This will help guide the oil into the container, minimizing the amount of spillage! It's pretty foolproof if you go slowly.

The More You Know

Run hot water down the drain for a minute, and then sprinkle 1 cup of baking soda down the drain. Slowly pour 1 cup of vinegar down the drain. Flush one more time with hot or boiling water.
To keep cookies and other baked goods soft after baking, add a slice of store-bought white bread to an airtight container.
Don't risk slicing your fingers by cleaning a blender with a sponge—pour in soap and water, turn it on, and rinse it out
Instead of spending hours untangling your Christmas lights every year, simply wrap them around the bar portion of a pants hanger and clip each end—they'll remain untangled all year.

Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.