Wake The Lakes Lifehack of the Week: “Quickie Lifehacks That Will CHANGE (or at least, improve) Your Life”

–Use a clothespin to hold on to a nail when hammering to lessen the risk of smashed fingers.

–Put a wooden spoon across a boiling pot of water to keep it from boiling over.

–Put freshly mixed pancake batter in an empty ketchup bottle that has a squeeze top for a no-mess experience making it simple to squeeze the perfect amount into your pan or griddle.

–Use a muffin tin to serve condiments at your next tailgate or football party–it also cuts down on dishwashing afterwards.

–If you can’t find any kindling to start that campfire or bonfire, try Doritos…as a last resort.

–Use nail polish on the top end of keys for easier and quicker identification.

–Place a rubber band around an open paint can to wipe your brush on and keep paint off the side of the can.

–Put a stocking over the end of a vacuum to find tiny items like earrings.