When life seems black and white, there’s always a way to add a splash of color. Most of us have experienced those situations where we wish there was an easier way to solve those everyday tasks. Sometimes we get so caught up in the monotony of things that it’s hard to see that when life seems one way, there is always a 2-way road.

We at Bright Side want to share a few secrets that some Reddit users have tested. These no-brainer hacks can make your life easier and, most of all, they’ll turn every situation into a less stressful and more joyful moment.

1. De-stemming strawberries with a straw is always fun.

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2. Pour your leftover coffee into ice trays and freeze them. Once they’re solid, use the frozen cubes to make iced coffee.

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3. Putting a mini marshmallow at the bottom of a waffle cone prevents leakage.

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4. Coconuts will crack open in the freezer.

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5. Use an empty plastic bag to tie other bags together at the check-out. It’s not just easier to carry, but it will also prevent your groceries from spilling in the car.

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6. No more struggling trying to find things in the cabinet! Fold boxes from newspapers and such to keep the cabinet organized.

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7. Put masking tape on your nail clippers so nail trimmings don’t go flying everywhere.

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8. Optimal pizza placement for small ovens

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9. “I just found out the best way to pull off a tight silicone hair tie from my daughter’s hair.”

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10. Instead of getting butter all over your hands, cut a hole in the bag of popcorn to avoid using up a bowl.

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11. Use soda can tabs to stack the clothes hanging in your closet. It’s super helpful to organize your clothes via grouping.

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12. To get the last out of your jar of Nutella, fill it with ice cream.

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13. No more struggling to fit your hand in the container!

14. Stop smelly onions! Simple tip: place a paper towel under the cut end. It absorbs all the odor.

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15. Pour your chili nuts into an empty bottle. No more stained fingers and you can put the cap on to save for later.

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16. If you’re baking brownies and don’t have a small enough tray, roll up some tin foil and it works as a barrier perfectly.

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17. “My mom found a way to enjoy her coffee on the couch without worrying about dropping it.”

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Do you have a secret hack you’d like to share with the community? Let us know in the comments!