A lime’s internal structure is different than a lemon, so the cutting it in-half method may actually not produce maximum juice.
To get the most juice you can out of your lime, cut your lime lengthwise, rather than crosswise, just to the side of the stem. You will end up with four side pieces and a core. Juice the four side pieces by squeezing with your fingers. Juice the core piece by twisting it as if wringing water out of wet clothing.
Our lives are full of “oops” moments where we fumbled what should have been a simple hand off: phones, plates, glasses…all winding up broken on the floor. To avoid another busted hand off, hold the fragile object in your open palm and let the other person grab it from your hand. This minimizes confusion, making the delivery simpler and safer.
First, slice the mango in half, from top to bottom along the pit. Then place the edge of the cut mango (where the skin meets the flesh) against the rim of the glass. Apply a little pressure and slide the mango down the side of the glass so the peel will remain on the outside and the fruit will slide inside.
This simple hack is a no-brainer: Just store your trash bag stash in the bottom of your bin or can. That way, when you take out the thrash, the first thing you see is a new thrash bag. So you can just pull the fresh bag up and into place. Easy.
After parking your car in an unfamiliar city or large parking structure or unknown country site, use your smartphone’s map feature and drop a pin before you leave your car. This will tag the location of your car on the map. If you forget where you parked your car, go to your map and find the pin and set it as a destination.
This tip is good for sharing chips with large groups. Just cut the top part of the bag as shown in the illustration. The chips will remain intact in the bag. It’s easier for people to reach the chips without the mess. It’s good for outdoors.
People tend to peel a banana from its stem. It’s easier if you just peel it from the end of the banana, opposite from the stem. Pinch the black part of the top with your thumb and index finger. This will pop open the banana. It is the quickest way to peel a banana without mashing or bruising it.
By adding a simple rack to your cupboard door, you can create a very practical way to store lids. Just tuck the lids inside the rack you’ll spend less time searching for lids that have fallen behind nested pots and pans.
Most screwdriver handles are designed purposefully so that you can combine them with other tools, like wrenches. That way you can apply more power with comfort.
Document all the major dents and dings on your car. Your smart phone will automatically record the date and archive it for you. People may accuse you that you hit them and point out the dent on your car that was already there before. Documenting it will help you as an evidence when you talk to your insurance company.