Genius Parenting Hacks That Make Life With Kids So Much Easier

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If you're worried about keeping kids away from heat, this hack is for you. By surrounding a hot surface like a grill with baby gates, you can comfortably start cooking with your little one nearby. This way, your kiddo can keep a close eye on you and your cooking while staying a safe distance away. Once they start eating though, that's when the real mess begins...

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Stow bulky items overhead by cementing together a simple rack from 2" PVC pipes and fittings. Bolt the straight pipe to the ceiling joists to support heavy loads, and screw the angled pieces from the 'wye' connectors into the cross brace to stabilize the whole rack.
To make it easy to stow and reuse plastic bags, make a dispenser from a discarded 2-liter soda bottle. Cut off the top and bottom with a razor knife. Then screw the dispenser to a cabinet door or closet wall (or attach with hook-and-loop tape).
Did you peel a label off a jar only to find paper and residue left behind? Using a cotton pad and some cooking oil, rub the residue and let it sit for a few minutes.
If you've spilled candle wax on a piece of furniture, don't risk ruining the finish by trying to scrape it up. Simply fill a plastic bag with ice cubes, put it over the wax, and let it sit for a few minutes.

Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.