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No matter how much you think you know, life just has its ways of throwing surprises at you. These can be big things, like a career change all the way down to little things, like learning that most packets of batteries can be folded into a little box. Seriously.

Content creator Sidney Raz shared some useful tips and tricks that most folks under 30 probably wished they knew earlier. We reached out to him via email to learn more about and we’ll update the article when he gets back to us. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites and add your own thoughts and ideas to the comments below.

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Painter's Tape Is The Best Way To Hang Things On The Wall With No Mistakes

Man demonstrating how to use painter's tape for marking walls to hang items, sharing practical DIY tips.

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    This Plunger Is Not For Toilets

    Man in patterned shirt explaining different types of plungers for sinks and toilets in a home setting, sharing useful knowledge.

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    Wang Zhuang
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    5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hahaha I actually feel like an idiot on this one. I always just assumed that there were different styles of plungers for the toilet, with the top one being the cheapest. I never considered that there would be different plungers for toilets and sinks/drains. I'll go jump off a bridge now, thanks

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    Cooking Oil Around The Rim Of A Pot Stops It From Boiling Over

    Man in kitchen demonstrating cooking oil tips to prevent pot boil over in casual home setting with appliances and plants visible

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    You might be surprised by how many deceptively simple tricks most of us only stumble upon after enduring a minor household misadventure or two. For instance, that everyday rubber band you’ve got stashed in a drawer can turn you into a jar-opening ninja, wrap it snugly around any stubborn lid, and the extra grip instantly makes twisting off pickles, pasta sauce, or jam as effortless as snapping your fingers.

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    Behind the wheel, yellowed, dim headlights that once left you squinting through foggy halos can be restored to their showroom glow by simply applying a dab of white toothpaste on a soft cloth, buffing in gentle circles, then rinsing away the residue. It’s astonishing how a few strokes of something you probably already have under the bathroom sink can save you a small fortune on professional headlight kits.

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    Blenders Can Be Cleaned By Blending Soap And Water

    Man demonstrates how to clean a blender with soap and water, sharing useful things you may want to know in your 30s.

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    StrangeOne
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    5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It does work for a quick clean but every few uses you should remove the parts and wash them.

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    #6

    You Shouldn't Remove Air Fresheners Completely From The Package

    Man with long hair explains how to use air fresheners in a home setting, sharing tips on adjusting fragrant strength.

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    Saint_Zipcodus
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    4 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unpopular opinion (maybe): There's not many smells worse than artificial room fresheners.

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    At your workspace, where rogue charging cables love to dive behind desks and vanish forever, the cure is so low-tech it almost feels like cheating: clip a binder clip to the edge, thread the cable through its metal arms, and enjoy the luxury of no-fuss, tangle-free power at your fingertips. In drafty hallways or rooms where doors slam with unholy force, an old, mismatched sock filled with rice or beans and tied off at the ankle doubles as a stealthy doorstop and buffer, muffling noise while keeping out chilly breezes.

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    This Battery Packaging Can Lock Shut In The Back

    Man demonstrating how to unlock battery packaging, sharing useful things you may want to know with Duracell batteries.

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    #9

    Lightly Tapping Is The Best Way To Prep A Hard Boiled Egg

    Man demonstrating hard boiled egg prep tips, tapping egg shell to ease peeling in a casual home kitchen setting.

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    Jrog
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    5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The only real trick is putting the egg in iced water just after boiling. The quick cooling contracts the egg white and pulls the membrane away from the shell. Then you tap, roll, knife or whatever method you want, it comes away easily. It's how it's done in restaurants.

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    Meanwhile, when your sink protests against drainage with a slow, reluctant drip, skip the toxic store-bought solutions: half a cup of baking soda followed by half a cup of vinegar fizzes through grime and soap s**m, and a final pour of boiling water sends the clog back where it belongs.

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    Towels Stay On Better If They're Rolled, Not Tucked

    Man demonstrating towel rolling technique for better hold in an indoor setting, sharing helpful life tips.

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    LillieMean
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    5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This works. The towel stays in place throughout your facial and hair beauty routine and even when you walk around.

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    You Can Still Use The Wrapping Paper If You Cut It Too Short?

    Man and woman demonstrating gift wrapping tips, sharing useful things you may want to know in their 30s.

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    Hands too small to conquer soda-can tabs? Rescue your fingernails (and your patience) by attaching a paperclip or a small carabiner (if you’re the type to carry one of those) to the tab, suddenly, popping open a fizzy drink becomes smooth sailing, and you never lose the tab again. On hot afternoons when you crave a perfectly chilled glass of white wine but dread the watery aftermath of melting ice, reach instead for frozen grapes: they not only keep your drink icy cold without dilution, but double as a refreshing snack once you’ve savored your sip.

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    Soap On A Windowsill Stops Spiders From Coming In

    Man with long hair holding soap bar demonstrating spider prevention hack in a home setting with framed pictures in background

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    StrangeOne
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    5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I read that cleaning your windows, screens and walls with water and borax keeps bugs away. Mainly flies.

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    The Butter Packaging Is The Best Way To Keep Its Ends Fresh

    Man demonstrating a kitchen hack to keep butter fresh using a butterfly cap in a casual home setting.

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    In the realm of keyboards, where dust, crumbs, and mystery debris accumulate like unwelcome souvenirs, a simple sticky note folded so that only its adhesive edge peeks out will glide between keys to scoop filth away faster than a dedicated electronics cleaner.

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    Bowls And Plates Are Supposed To Go On The Outside Edge Of The Microwave Tray

    Man demonstrates microwave test with ramekins, sharing surprising things you may want to know in your 30s.

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    Rick Murray
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    5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, place stuff off centre for better heating. The platter rotates to help avoid hot and cold spots due to standing wave patterns, and keeping the food off centre maximises that.

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    #17

    Salt Can Remove Super Glue

    Man demonstrating how salt can remove super glue, pouring salt into water and showing it works with excitement at a wooden table.

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    The Majestic Opossum
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    4 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a mother of a tween that has recently learned the wonders of super glue I'm very excited to try this one 😂

    And those relentlessly odorous sneakers that a*****t your senses every time you kick off your shoes? A poultice of dry coffee grounds tucked into an old sock or breathable pouch and left in each shoe overnight harnesses coffee’s natural deodorizing magic, leaving your footwear smelling subtly of roasted beans by morning.

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    #19

    Tiny Medicine Packets Can Be Used To Open The Other Ones

    Man in a beanie demonstrating a life hack with medicine packets in a kitchen setting, sharing things you may want to know.

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    Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het
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    5 days ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am starting to think this guy isn't even the sharpest spoon in the drawer.

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    #20

    There's A Magic Tool That Fixes Broken Holiday Lights

    Man demonstrates how to fix broken holiday lights using a magic tool next to a decorated Christmas tree indoors.

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    veirdbuttrue
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    5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like his shirt in this one. Have no idea what he's actually doing but the shirt is good.

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    #21

    These Coffee Filters Are Supposed To Be Folded

    Man demonstrating how to properly fold coffee filters wearing a colorful shirt in a home setting for life hacks.

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    Jan Rosier
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    5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    wow... it litterally says it on most packages to fold over the seams

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    When you’re deep in an epic IKEA assembly saga, hunting for tiny screws across a crowded floor can feel like searching for needles in a floral rug. A swift application of painter’s tape across each s***w head keeps all your little components corralled on the work surface, sparing you that exasperating scramble for “Part Q.”

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    #22

    The Instant Pot Lid Can Sit Comfortably In The Handle

    Man demonstrating instant pot lid fitting in handle, sharing useful kitchen tips for 30s and beyond in a home kitchen setting.

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    #23

    There's An Easy Way To Share High-Quality Images And Videos From Apple To Android Phones

    Man in flamingo shirt demonstrating how to share high-quality photos and videos from Apple to Android phones using settings.

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    Jrog
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    5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or better, don't use iphones and don't support their unethical actions to limit compatibility towards other systems.

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    The Entire Roll Of Trash Bags Is Supposed To Go Into The Trash Can

    Man demonstrates proper use of trash bags with a trash can, sharing tips people may want to know in their 30s.

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    Stephanie Did It
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    5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great, but if the top bag leaks then you've fouled an entire roll of bags.

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    By now you might be wondering how you ever managed without these hidden gems of everyday ingenuity. Yet there are more where those came from: did you know that a hairdryer on low heat can lift stubborn price tags or adhesive residue off glass and plastic? Or that a clean, empty tissue box makes a surprisingly chic dispenser for plastic grocery bags? Next time your remote control slips behind the couch cushions, slide a wire clothes hanger, or a simple ruler, under the gaps to fish it out in seconds.

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    #25

    You're Supposed To Use The Lollipop To Open The Lollipop

    Man in a blue flamingo shirt demonstrating how to easily open a lollipop, sharing tips and fun facts you may want to know.

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    WindySwede
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    5 days ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only works when the plastic is not completely melted together. Otherwise it [requires] a sharp knife.

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    Aluminum Foil Can Sharpen Scissors

    Man demonstrating how to sharpen scissors using aluminum foil while holding scissors and foil in a bright room.

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    giku T
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    5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is short term, risky solution and it will ruin the scissors eventually.so don't use it with your sewing / cooking scissors..

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    Even sewing enthusiasts will be amazed that a pencil eraser can serve as a quick buffer to wipe away stray threads or lint from fabric. These little revelations are equal parts amusing and absurdly practical, turning your domestic domain into a smoother, smarter playground. Think of this as your backstage pass to everyday brilliance, share these well-kept secrets with friends (and perhaps earn serious brownie points) before they, like most of us, learn them all too late.

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    #28

    I've Never Had Long Nails, But The Silver Tab Can Be Pushed Up

    Man in a cloud-patterned sweater sharing life hacks in a kitchen, including nail tips and opening a soda can.

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    The Coffee Lid Flap Should Be Pushed Down For Drinking And Protection

    Man explaining coffee lid flap usage for drinking and protection, sharing tips you may want to know in your 30s.

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    Box Graters Should Be Laid Down When Shredding

    Man in a flamingo shirt demonstrates how to shred cheese using a box grater in a kitchen, sharing tips and experiences.

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    Wang Zhuang
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    5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why? I actually like holding it vertically and grating, then revealing the mountain of cheese I created when I lift the grater up.

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    #36

    Broccoli Should Be Chopped After It's Boiled

    Man cooking broccoli in kitchen, sharing useful tips and things you may want to know about food preparation.

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    Dress Shirts Can Be Unbutton Quickly By Pulling It From The Bottom

    Man demonstrating how to quickly unbutton and remove dress shirts in a life hack for 30s tips and tricks.

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    You Can Roll A Hard Boiled Egg To Slice It

    Man demonstrates rolling a hard-boiled egg to slice it, sharing useful life hacks and tips you may want to know.

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    sturmwesen
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    5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think I am gonna watch a national geographic documentary about apes using tools...

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    You Can Open A Tin Of Cinnamon Rolls With A Can Opener

    Man demonstrating how to open a tin of cinnamon rolls with a can opener in a home kitchen setting.

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    Wang Zhuang
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    5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess, but I'd rather just bust it open by hitting it in the middle

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    #40

    Dried Out Markers Can Be Rehydrated

    Man demonstrating how to rehydrate dried out markers by soaking the marker cap in water and testing it again.

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    giku T
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    5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    only if they are water based and only for a short while and the colors will be pale since the pigment is now diluted

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    The Best Way To Open These Cans Is By Rotating The Pull

    Man in flamingo shirt demonstrating how to open cans with pull tabs, sharing useful tips you may want to know.

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    You're Not Supposed To Squeeze Plastic Bottles In The Middle Lock

    Man in colorful shirt demonstrates correct way to squeeze plastic mustard bottle in kitchen, sharing useful life hacks.

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    You Don't Need To Shake The Seasoning Shaker

    Man demonstrating seasoning shaker tip and reacting with surprise in a casual home setting, sharing useful life hacks.

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    primeline31
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    4 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well what about garlic & onion powder? After opening, the particles eventually stick together due to humidity & need to be shaken or stirred. When opening a new bottle, I put a tiny bit of plastic wrap over the opening to seal it then put the cap back on to make it airtight once again. Now it stays powdery.

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    Pull By The Tab, Pull By The Tab And Open

    Man sharing life hacks in casual setting, demonstrating tips and tricks you may want to know in your 30s.

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    Wang Zhuang
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    5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But how do you reseal it if you open it this way? Assuming you don't eat it all at once

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