Dumb Problems, Smart Answers: 25 Clever Hacks We Wish We’d Known Sooner

Ever found yourself wrestling with a pasta pot that’s determined to boil over, or staring blankly at a pile of shirts you can’t fold to save your life? Well, put down that white flag and pick up your thinking cap, because we’re about to introduce you to 25 mind-blowingly simple solutions to life’s most irritatingly dumb problems.These aren’t your average life hacks - oh no. We’re talking about gadgets and gizmos so brilliantly obvious, you’ll be wondering why you didn’t invent them yourself. From kitchen conundrums to wardrobe woes, we’ve got the lowdown on turning your daily facepalms into triumphant fist pumps.This post may includeaffiliate links.

These aren’t your average life hacks - oh no. We’re talking about gadgets and gizmos so brilliantly obvious, you’ll be wondering why you didn’t invent them yourself. From kitchen conundrums to wardrobe woes, we’ve got the lowdown on turning your daily facepalms into triumphant fist pumps.

This post may includeaffiliate links.

Review:“How did I live without these for so long? We are trying to give up single use plastic and these are the best for all sizes of bowls, plates and containers with no lids. They even fit over a square shape if you pull it tight and down the sides. Airtight and they don’t leak with softer foods or liquid. Highly recommend!” -ColoCyn

Never Struggle With Open Jars And Missing Lids Again! These Silicone Jar Covers Will Stretch Any Way You Need Them Too

Review:“Love these lights!! My husband uses a walker and is stubborn, he doesn’t always turn on the light when he needs to get up in the middle of the night, so I got this - motion activated lights, they have been such a huge help in decreasing his chances of falling and gives me peace. Thank you.” -Lisha LaBrec

Midnight Bathroom Trips Just Got A Whole Lot Less Treacherous! This Motion Activated Bed Light Will Illuminate Your Path Without Blinding You

Our Shoe Collection Is About To Become A Whole Lot More Wearable. This Boot & Shoe Stretcher Works On Leather, Suede, Nubuck, And Canvas, So You Can Finally Break In Those New Boots (Without The Pain)

Review:“I hated wasting beauty products like my foundation when the bottle was “empty.” Thanks to this spatula I can now scrape out the remnants from the bottle and get a couple of more uses from it instead of just throwing it away. It saves product AND it saves me money. That’s what I appreciates about it.” -Amber Sanders

For When You’re Determined To Scrape Out Every Last Drop Of That Expensive Foundation, Even If It Kills You, This Beauty Spatula Is The Tiny Tool That Helps You Get Your Money’s Worth, Down To The Very Last Smudge

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Review:“After searching multiple different fans I settled on this one for the price. You definitely get your value for the money. The fan works great at keeping my laptop cooled while also being very quiet. I like how it keeps my laptop propped up and sturdy making it easier to use.” -Donielle Walters

Tired Of Your Laptop Sounding Like A Jet Engine Taking Off? This Cooling Pad With Its Whisper-Quiet Fans Will Keep Your Device Cool Without The Noise Pollution

Review:“This is my favorite kitchen item right now! No more bubbling out of the pan when making potatoes or pasta. Stove stays clean. It is a product that actually works like described. This is a game changer!” -JILLWB

Save Your Countertops From A Culinary Catastrophe! This Silicone Pot Spill Stopper Is The Kitchen Hero You Need To Prevent Spills And Messes

Review:“I had know idea about these wonderful lids! Being a canner I have all kinds of jars but never used them for syrups or honey until now. All those gianatic bottles of pourable syrups take up too much room in the main refrigerator, and that’s remedied with a jar and these lids. Easy to clean…and millions of uses.” -AvsFan4Ever

Tired Of Your Mason Jars Leaking Like A Sieve? These Leak Proof Airtight Lids Will Keep Your Drinks And Food Fresh And Secure, No Matter Where Your Adventures Take You

Review:“I’ve been using this at my laundry service and it’s amazing. It’s lasted a few years so far with no signs of wear. It makes folding shirts easy and much faster. You can use it at home to get professional results. Entirely worth the price.” -Josh Draper

Tame The Chaos Of Your Closet With This Shirt Folding Board That Somehow, Miraculously, Makes Folding A Shirt A Task That Doesn’t Require A Phd

Review:“This is the perfect gadget for travel. It has all the different options for the multitude of charging cords I carry. No more walking around the hotel or other locations looking for enough plugs.” -Michelle Keller

Outlet Overload Got Your Suitcase Looking Like A Tangled Mess? This Travel Power Strip Is The Compact Solution For All Your Charging Needs

Review:“Mounted under cabinet in just a few minutes. GREAT for those hard to open jars like salsa, spaghetti sauce, pickles and Gatorade. Love this gadget and have given to my friends and family. This is slick, out of the way and always ready when you need it. Great little jar opener.” -Shirlee Willis

For When You Need To Wrestle Open That Stubborn Jar Of Pickles Without Sacrificing Your Dignity Or Your Countertops, These Under Cabinet Jar Openers Are The Unsung Heroes Of Kitchen Gadgetry

Review:“This drawer organizer for my knives is exactly what I was looking for! I didn’t want to spend a lot for an item that is mostly hidden. It’s the perfect size for my drawer. It’s made out of pliable soft plastic and is easy to wash. My knives fit perfectly in the slots. I highly recommend and would purchase this again.” -Island Gal

This Classic Large Knife Mat Is The Perfect Way To Protect Your Blades And Keep Your Kitchen Organized

Review:“If you’re looking for a long lasting body tape, look no further, It works great and it’s super easy to use. They’re cut into thin strips so it makes it easy to hide. I used it to tape down a dress that showed a bit too much cleavage, it worked great to keep the dress in place all day.” -Shria ki jawani

Because Wardrobe Malfunctions Are The Worst, This Double Sided Tape For Clothes Is The Secret Savior That Keeps Your Outfit From Becoming A Fashion Disaster

Review:“Finally a keyboard tray that is long enough and has enough depth for my erogonomic keyboard and mouse and my knuckles arent hitting the desk. So very happy. and the way it attaches is simple and easy just make sure you dont have anything in the way of the attachment clamps” -Suzanne

Say ‘Goodbye’ To Cramped Workspaces And ‘Hello’ To A Desk Setup That’s As Comfy As Your Couch! This Retractable Keyboard Tray Slides In And Out, So You Can Maximize Your Desk Space

Review:“These were easy to install, beautiful, come in multiple finishes, and fit nicely inside my cabinets to hang my pot lids. These are durable and withstand the daily ware and tear from the kitchen. Could also be used in a pantry or other versatile ways to hold other items like cookie sheets or baking pans.” -Sarah

Because The Sound Of Clattering Pot Lids Is The Soundtrack To Your Kitchen Nightmares, This Mounted Pot Lid Organizer Rack Is The Sanity-Saving Solution That Keeps The Noise (And The Chaos) At Bay