By sunny 
When the older generation started shopping online, they always brought us unexpected surprises. You’ll never guess what ‘treasures’ they’ll buy back, and some items you’ve never even seen before. Take my mum for example, although she occasionally buys some not-so-practical ‘household waste’, but more often than not, she always manages to find some great finds at very affordable prices.
Today, let me share her recent discovery of 8 home hacks, these seemingly insignificant small objects, each of which can hit the pain points of life, so that the people shouted.
Ⅰ. Battery converter: solving the problem of mismatched batteries
The first time I saw the battery converter, I thought it was just a battery storage bin, thought this practicality does not seem high. After all, batteries have a shelf life, even if not unpacked, will slowly discharge. However, after my mum gave me a live demonstration, I realised I was very wrong.
As it turns out, this tiny converter can convert a #7 battery into a #5 battery. It’s a lifesaver when you buy the wrong type of batteries or when you need 5 batteries in a hurry. Now, I no longer need to worry about the battery type does not match the problem, this small converter completely cured my ‘battery anxiety’.
Ⅱ. Switch sticker: make the switch more recognisable and the home more beautiful!
Although smart switches are convenient, for the older generation, they are still more accustomed to using ordinary mechanical switches. However, when there are many switches at home, it is easy to confuse which switch corresponds to which lamp. In order to solve this problem, mum bought switch stickers online.
After buying back to realise that these switch stickers are quite practical, especially in the case of more switches at home. Moreover, they also have three-dimensional embossed effect, after sticking on the face value is very high. However, if your switch is white, it is recommended to choose grey switch stickers, so that the font recognition will be higher, and will not be affected by the interference of light reflection.
Ⅲ. Imitation blinds film: translucent light is not translucent, save money and worry
Blinds are to create the atmosphere of the ‘magic weapon’, no matter where it is installed, can create layers of soft light and shadow effects. However, traditional blinds are not only expensive, but also very troublesome to take care of. Especially installed in the bathroom, every time you go to the toilet is like in the ‘flag-raising ceremony’.
Mum cleverly chose to buy imitation blinds film, pasted on the bathroom window, not only to achieve the light does not penetrate people, but also to save effort, but also greatly reduce the cost. Installation is also very simple, just need to measure the size, spray water paste can be.
Ⅳ. With a hole in the spoon: squeeze the meatballs of the artifact, not dirty hands and convenient
When I saw the spoon with a hole, I thought at first it was just a tool to filter the soup, I think it’s not very useful. However, after watching my mother in action, I realised that the design is really very clever.
It turns out that this is a spoon designed for squeezing meatballs. When you use it, the perforated spoon squeezes, the ordinary spoon scrapes and digs, and a round ball comes out. This doesn’t get your hands dirty and it’s very easy to handle. Now, I also often use this spoon to squeeze meatballs, feel very practical.
Ⅴ. Folding towel rack: a variety of scenarios to use, space-saving and practical
Folding towel rack can only be installed in the bathroom? Of course not. Mum has developed a variety of scenarios to use the mode. For example, installed in the kitchen wall, it is a super-practical food preparation area, do not use when folded up, does not take up space. Installed in the entry door, it is the express, takeaway storage area, when it rains can also be used to hang umbrellas. Installed on the balcony wall, it can be used to dry shoes or socks, especially suitable for small families.
Moreover, it can be installed with holes or with no-nail adhesive, just choose according to the usage scenario. This folding towel rack is really very practical and impressed me with my mum’s online shopping ability.
Ⅵ. Cling film cover: a multi-purpose, practicality is super!
For not much cooking for me, the impression of the cling film has always been a rolled structure, and particularly difficult to use, each time to tear half a day. However, I didn’t realise how useful it was until I saw the cling film cover that my mum bought. It is not only convenient to keep food fresh, there are many other wonderful uses.
For example, when there is no foot film at home, you can put on body lotion and put on a film cover, and you can also use it as a disposable shoe cover. When you go out to ride a shared bicycle, if you are too lazy to wipe the cushion, you can give the cushion covered with a cling film cover, clean and worry-free. Can even be used as a shower cap on the head, whether it is a shower waterproof wet hair, or hair care after dyeing hair, are very good. This cling film cover can simply ‘set everything’, practicality is particularly strong.
Ⅶ. Elastic pull roll: seasonal storage of a good helper, compressed space and fixed clothing!
Seasonal storage quilt, many people will feel very painful. Not only does it take up space, but it’s also difficult to fix, so you have to stuff it for half a day every time. However, my mother found a good thing – elastic zip-lock roll. This is an elasticated cord with a hole button, adjustable length and full tension.
Whether it is a quilt, blanket, or used to fix the clothes in the suitcase, as long as a tie and a buckle, it solves the problem of easy to loose clothing, and also plays a role in compression of storage space. It is really used once and then exclaimed: how do I only know now that there is such a good thing! Now, I also often use this elastic pull pull roll to store quilts and clothing, feel very convenient.
Ⅷ. Rotating shelves: kitchen storage gods, enhance the efficiency of the kitchen
For a kitchen with little space, every inch of space on the countertop has to be carefully calculated. Otherwise, when the bottles and cans a lot, it will look particularly messy. To solve this problem, mum got a rotating shelf. All the spices are concentrated to the shelf storage, not only released the counter space, the kitchen is also much more neat.
In addition, it is also very convenient to pick up the daily cooking, one hand can turn, greatly enhancing the efficiency of the kitchen. This rotating shelf is really very practical, so I have a new understanding of kitchen storage.
Write in the end: it’s all about home hacks and tips for a better life!
These are all the contents shared in this issue. It is said that the elderly online shopping is very easy to overturn, but in fact, most of them are just some cheap goods, even if you step on the pit is not much loss. But if you can find a good thing, it really is ‘spend a little money to do great things’, and greatly enhance the sense of well-being.
These home hacks are not only practical, but also affordable, perfect for our daily life in a variety of needs. We hope these tips will inspire you and help you make your life better.
In this fast-paced era, we are always busy with work and life, and seldom have time to pay attention to these seemingly insignificant small objects. However, it is these small objects that can bring us unexpected surprises and convenience at critical moments. So, why don’t you pay more attention to the small objects around you, maybe you can also find some practical home hacks!
Lastly, I would like to say that no matter you are young or old, you can try online shopping. Although sometimes you may step on the pitfalls, more often than not, you can always find some unexpected goodies. Moreover, online shopping also makes it very convenient for us to buy goods from all over the world without leaving home. So, why don’t you try it boldly, maybe you can become an online shopper too!