Fixing A Dent With Hot Water & A Plunge

Got an unpleasant dent on the side of your car? Don’t worry! We got you covered! Dents are pretty common, and regardless of what you think, they’re actually pretty easy to fix.

Fixing A Dent With Hot Water & A Plunge
All you need to do is boil water in a teapot or saucepan, pour the hot water over the dent, then take the plunger and pull. If the car’s body isn’t heavily damaged, then the dent should pop right out, it may not look as perfect as it was, but at least it would make it less prominent.

Dirty Headlights And Toothpaste

If your headlights are foggy, don’t rush to the nearest auto store for a special solution! You might already have something at home to solve your problem. Your headlights can be as clear as day again with a bit of toothpaste and elbow grease!

Dirty Headlights And Toothpaste
Toothpaste, it turns out, works just as well on headlights as it does on teeth because it contains mild abrasives that clean enamel. (Side note: This wouldn’t always work. If it’s yellowing from the inside, you might want to look for replacements.

Opening Your Keyring With A Staple Remover

There’s no need to break your fingers trying to fit a new set of keys onto your clumsy metal keyring.

Opening Your Keyring With A Staple Remover
Simply use a staple remover to separate the end pieces and slide them in! It’s so simple that we’re sure you’re wondering why you’ve never considered it before.

Put A Shower Caddy In The Trunk

If you’re the type to think ahead, you probably keep some emergency car supplies in the trunk, such as oil, a funnel, a rag, a flashlight, and so on.

Put A Shower Caddy In The Trunk
Consider getting a shower caddy to store all those important items securely, so they aren’t rolling all over your trunk when you need them — and so you don’t get anything else in the trunk dirty.

Use Pool Noodles To Prevent Car Dings

Do you often hit your door on the side of your garage every time you get out?

Use Pool Noodles To Prevent Car Dings
A simple solution is to cut a pool noodle in half and tape it to the wall where the door swings open (the scuff marks should make it easy enough to tell). You can use bolts or simple command strips to secure it, but your car and your wall will be safe in either case!

Need A Trash Bin? Use Cereal Bins

We throw trash in our cars without thinking about it, but did you know that if you’re not careful, the smells from that trash can linger inside your car for a long time?

Need A Trash Bin? Use Cereal Bins
You won’t have that problem if you get a trash can. All you’ll need is one of those small cereal-holding plastic containers. Simply line it with a plastic bag to create a compact and easily sealed trash can that keeps your car clean and odor-free.

Reduce Glare With A Tinted Plastic Sheet

We’ve all been there: you forgot your sunglasses, it’s getting dark, and you’re driving west.

Reduce Glare With A Tinted Plastic Sheet
At this angle, your visor won’t be able to protect you, but there is something that can! A simple tinted plastic sheet will stick to your car window with static and can be moved around as needed, ensuring that the sun never bothers you again!

Lessen Frost By Parking Your Car Facing East

This may appear to be some strange witchy trick, but it’s actually quite simple and logical.

Lessen Frost By Parking Your Car Facing East
When you park your car facing the sun in the morning, the sun’s rays will defrost your front windshield first. You’ll never have to wait for the defroster to warm up again if you leave for work after the sun rises!