You know those little, everyday annoyances that just get under your skin? I think my number one pet peeve must be tangled jewelry. This happens every vacation and there's just something about seeing those chains all knotted up that drives me crazy. Sure, they aren't major issues but don't they just make you want to go, 'argh!'? 

Well, today we're trying to solve those pesky little life issues with our round up of 10 easy peasy life hack DIYs that just make things a little simpler:


1. Use two Q-tip and elastic bands to help squeeze out tooth paste. 

2. An old sock can be cut up and used to hold a phone or an iPod during a workout. 

3. Travelling with jewelry? Avoid tangled chains by stringing through a stiff straw. 

4. Use a hair clip to bind earphones so you can easily unwrap. 

5. The best way to eat Chinese food: 

 
 
1. Use sandpaper and wipe knitwear gently to remove pilling. 

2. Freeze a wet sponge in a plastic baggie for a makeshift ice pack. 

3. Use a sanitary napkin package to carry around important documents or cash so they won't get stolen! 

4. Before leaving the house in a new pair of shoes, apply clear gel deodorant on stiff areas that give you blisters.  

5. Packing a suit made easy: 

 
Have you ever used any of these life hacks before? Do you have any DIY tips to make life easier? 

(via howto.cnet.com, knitly.com, realsimple.com, lolloki.tumblr.com, cheezburger.com, buzzfeed.com)