Kitchen Hacks To Save You Time, Money And Mess At Home

5 Handy Hacks For The Kitchen And Home
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Life hacks: you gotta love 'em.

In the latest video from Buzz60, Krystin Goodwin shares five simple hacks for around the kitchen and home which can help save you time and money.

Here they are:

  • Keep kitchen-top clutter to a minimum by storing plastic bags, rolls of foil and cling film in wire mesh magazine files under the sink.
  • Fill ice cube trays with water and add some small slices of lemon and lime in. Put the tray in the freezer and pull out next time you want an extra-refreshing drink.
  • Glue an old magnet to the bottom of a hammer and attach your nails to it.
  • Instead of going out to buy more plant pots, plant your kitchen herbs in used tins. You can even use tins to create quirky cutlery holders.
  • Need a vase? Try an upside down, burnt out light bulb.
Winter Life Hacks
Bake It Off(01 of14)
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Just because holiday baking is over doesn't mean you should stop with the homemade goodies. The warmth from the oven will spread to the rest of your home. (credit:zveiger alexandre via Getty Images)
Love Your Water Bottle(02 of14)
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This one takes a bit of forethought, but you can do it. Fill a hot water bottle with, well, hot water, and put it in your bed 20 minutes before you get in, preferably with your pajamas on top. Voila, an instant heated mattress. (credit:Odin Eidskrem via Getty Images)
Improve Your Shovel ..(03 of14)
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.. by spraying cooking oil on it before you start to deal with the snow. It helps it slide right off, instead of weighing you down. (credit:Mladen Cvjeticanin via Getty Images)
Use Vinegar To Prevent Frost(04 of14)
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If you spray a mixture of three parts vinegar and one part water onto your windshield (and then wipe it off with a rag) at night, it can keep a lot of frost from forming overnight, according to InfoBarrel. Make it a habit! (credit:jarih via Getty Images)
Keep Kitty Litter In Your Trunk(05 of14)
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Or sand, for that matter. Both materials work as traction underneath tires if you find yourself in a slippery situation with no way out. (credit:Dmytro_Skorobogatov via Getty Images)
Or Use A Car Mat(06 of14)
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Another great way to get out of a rough spot: put your car mats underneath your tire and hit the gas (but gently). (credit:kitzcorner via Getty Images)
Give Your Wipers Some Socks(07 of14)
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While some people put wipers up in the cold, another option is to place old tube socks around them at night, so they're virtually guaranteed not to stick to your windshield. (credit:rolfo via Getty Images)
Credit Cards In A Pinch(08 of14)
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To buy your way out of a jam, sure .. but also, if you don't have a scraper on hand, that piece of plastic can work in a pinch. (credit:Giuseppe Graziano via Getty Images)
Ziploc Your Side Mirrors(09 of14)
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Those little mirrors are easy to forget when you're, say, spraying vinegar onto the windows, so cover them with re-sealable baggies as much as possible to keep out the frost and ice. (credit:Winai_Tepsuttinun via Getty Images)
Get Boiling Hot(10 of14)
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As much as possible, keep your tea kettle boiling when it's really cold, and fill up bowls with hot water around the house to keep the air moisturized (just make sure they're out of reach of little kids). (credit:kcslagle via Getty Images)
Winterize Your Sneakers(11 of14)
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There are official products like this, but if you have a bunch of old screws AND a pair of old sneakers around, you have yourself an easy way to get through icy streets. (credit:Steve Hull via Getty Images)
Switch Up Your Fan(12 of14)
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For those who have ceiling fans, turn them on low and switch their direction (to clockwise, usually) so that warm air trapped up near the ceiling can find its way down to you. (credit:skhoward via Getty Images)
Instant De-Icer(13 of14)
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If your local store has run out of salt (or if you prefer a non-salty walk), try this de-icing method via Handy Tips and Tricks: mix together a teaspoon of dishwashing liquid, a tablespoon of rubbing alcohol and eight cups of warm to hot water. Pour over walkway, see the ice disappear. (credit:LindaMarieB via Getty Images)
Dry Out Your Shoes(14 of14)
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Keep a few microfibre towels on hand for the specific purpose of drying out your shoes. Keep them by the door, tuck them into your shoes when you come in, and don't worry about that 'ick' feeling of still wet soles when you leave. (credit:Geo-grafika via Getty Images)