Perfect iced coffee

To accomplish a perfect and tasty iced coffee, keeping it strong until the last sip, add coffee ice cubes to it, instead of regular ones.

Increase smartphone charging speed

Charge your cell phone faster by putting it in the airplane mode before plugging.

Stop a sliding mat

To prevent a door mat or rug from sliding around, cut an old rubber mouse pad into 4 squares and glue each one to each corner of the bottom of the mat. This will create friction that will keep it in place.

Quiet noisy washer and dryer

Place leftovers of carpet underneath the feet of the appliances to reduce the loud sound of the hardworking machines.

Save money on dish soap

Pour dish soap into an empty hand-soap container. A single pump will be enough to wash many dishes.

Leftover wine

Do not waste your leftover wine. Just pour it into an ice cube tray and use the cubes later in sauce recipes, salad dressings, soups, sangria and anything else you wish to give a wine taste to.

Fluffy quinoa

To accomplish fluffy quinoa: 1) bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; 2) rinse the quinoa well under cool water; 3) add grain to the boiling water, cooking for about 7 minutes (al dente point), and then strain it; 4) add an inch of water to the pot, set the strainer (with quinoa in it) inside the pot (quinoa cannot touch the water!), cover with a dish towel and the pot’s lid, and steam in high heat for about 4 minutes or until the quinoa is tender; 5) move cooked grain into a bowl, fluff it up with a fork and use as desired.

Freezer burn on ice cream

Prevent freezer burn on ice cream by placing the container upside down in the freezer. Air in unused space between ice cream and lid is responsible for that. Stretch a layer of plastic wrap across the top before closing the container.

Hold cutting board in place

Keep your cutting board from slipping on the counter by placing a damp dishcloth underneath as you cut the ingredients.

Cleaning a grinder

Place some white rice into the grinder and cycle through. The grain will trap any leftover spices, oils and aromas.