10+1 SMART SUMMER HACKS TO MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER

All hacks are great, but Summer hacks have got to be the best hacks of all.
When the hot weather arrives, all you want to do is enjoy it, but things like bug bites, sand in shoes and warm wine can take the edge off of things somewhat.

To counteract these problems I've compiled the ultimate list of Summer hacks to make your Summer as seamless as the holiday commercials.

1. Keep Mosquitos Away With This Trick

Don't spend your Summer swatting at mosquitos! Pour your mint mouthwash into a spray bottle to spritz over your body to keep them from bothering you

2. How To Remove Fake Tan Stains

Here's an amazingly quick fix for a fake tan disaster. Make a paste out of baking soda and lemon juice, then apply to stains. Scrub in a circular motion to remove all signs of fakery for good.

3. DIY Phone Speaker

Get the party started with the easiest DIY speaker in the world. All you need is your phone and a glass. Pop it inside with the speaker facing upwards, and the area around it will magnify the sound, boosting the volume.
Time to get your dancing shoes on!

4. Get Super Soft Feet With This Beauty Hack

Dry, cracked heels? No thanks. Get yours looking and feeling like a baby bum with this secret ingredient - Listerine mouthwash!
This is a method used by many people to treat athlete's foot and toenail fungus, but also works to remove dead skin.

5. Soothe Bites With This Handy Summer hack 

Ouch! How do such little insects cause so much pain? If you've been stung, a great tip is to gently rub a small dollop of toothpaste over the lump.
It will cool and soothe the bite to ease irritation.

6.  Keep Bugs At Bay The Natural Way

Are pesky bugs always trying to crash your party? Keep them at bay with this nifty hack - perfect for Summer.
Cut limes in half, and stud with whole cloves. Place around your outdoor table or patio, and the bugs will stay away for good.

7. Ice Cubes For Your Wine

Ooh, there's nothing like a glass of ice cold wine on a hot Summers day. Don't let ice cubes water down your favourite tipple - freeze green grapes instead.
A Summer hack perfect for lovers of wine.

8. How To Stop Bugs Going In Your Drink

Ugh bugs - why can't they just leave us alone? You can help yourself with this nifty Summer hack. Simply place a cupcake holder over a tumbler glass and pierce a straw on through.

9. Deodorant 

Besides frizz, the worst part of heat styling your hair during the summer is sweating while you’re styling. We all know the struggle of blow drying our hair, and essentially needing another shower once we’re done because of sweat. Avoid all of this with a simple hack: Apply a powder (not gel) deodorant to the back of your neck about 10 minutes before blow drying your hair. It’ll have the same antiperspirant effect on your neck as it does under your arms.

10. Nail Polish Hack

DIY manicure mavens know that nothing ruins all your hard work like bubbles in your polish. During the summer, the heat can react with the ingredients in nail polish to make it thicker and a bit globby. Plus, it takes much longer to dry in the summer due to this heat, giving those bubbles more time to make a mess. Store your nail polish in the fridge, keeping it cool and thus getting a much smoother paint job when you do a manicure. If you can’t fit your entire collection in the fridge (because really, who could?) just put the colors you’ll be using, your base and top coat in the fridge for about an hour before you paint your nails for the same effect.

11. Keep Razors From Rusting 

Besides being dull, rust on razors is one of the quickest ways to get nicks while you’re shaving — not to mention infections. Keep your razor alive for longer by storing it outside of the shower, and coat the blades in olive oil between uses to protect the metal from rusting.