As Shakespeare put it, all the world’s a stage, and we bet it’s easier to play on it if we have little cheat codes. We might do perfectly without them, yet those little things provide such a great relief that we don’t want to get back to the old way of doing things. These 14 people cracked life’s codes and kindly shared their excellent and practical tips.

1. Turn your single Gmail address into infinite addresses.

Most cat owners want to make the lives of their cats as comfortable as possible. We buy beautiful beds and toys for them, but later they end up sleeping in a shoebox and playing with a scrap of paper. Your cat will love this small fort made from a binder and a blanket. Cheap and cozy!

6. Use duct tape to get rid of insects.

Now you don’t have to catch insects — just let duct tape do it for you. It’s cheap and sticky, and you can also wrap it around a stick if you want to stay as far away as possible from bugs or spiders. Plus, you can make a cockroach trap by placing duct tape and bait in the places where cockroaches hang out.

7. Get free trials using a fake credit card.

Most bathroom stalls have hooks to hang your bag or clothes on. If you find the unlucky ones without such things, simply use the door locks. Now you can free your hands and avoid putting your bags on the floor.

10. Use a fork while grating food.

Prevent possible injuries by grating small bits of food with a fork. This way, you can do it quickly without worrying about scraping your fingers. Just make sure the food is firmly stuck to the fork.

11. “This is how I prevent my shirts from rolling up in the back.”

12. If the water bottles don’t fit in the cart, then you can do this.

13. “Wipe disposal when cleaning filthy ceiling fans on a ladder.”

14. “When traveling with essential pins, here’s one way to keep them all together without a container.”

What’s your favorite life hack? What tips never work for you?