Monday Life Hack of the Week: Family Handyperson Life Hacks You’ll Wish You Had Known Sooner

–If you need to fill up a bucket that won’t fit under your sink’s faucet, bust out a pool noodle. Set the bucket on the floor, slip the pool noodle over the faucet and run it down to the bucket.

–Keep Seeds Fresh:  If you don’t use up all of your seed packets, store them in an airtight container with those silica packets to keep them fresh for next year. The silica packets prevent the seeds from germinating or getting moldy.

–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.

–Children’s toys are a breeding ground for germs. A dishwasher makes quick work of disinfecting toys that are washable, like Legos. To quickly clean Legos:  Drop the Legos in a laundry bag to keep them contained.  Run your dishwasher as usual.  But, remove the Legos before the drying cycle, letting them air dry completely on a towel.  This method also works well for other treasures like seashells, dish brushes, rags and sponges.

–Stop wall frames from slipping out of place and scratching the wall paint by putting small dots of hot glue on the back corners of the frame. The hot glue not only prevents movement, but it also holds the picture away from the wall to prevent scratches and nicks.