Cooking can take up a lot of time if you don't have the right kitchen tools. But here to the rescue are 17 solutions to give you a hand in sorting out those kitchen problems:

1. Don't have a peeler? Peel ginger with your spoon

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2. Cheese Keeper regulates the moisture of your cheese, preventing cheeses from getting mushy or dried out.
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3. Slip-on pour spout creates a mess-free pouring experience

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4. Easiest way to remove eggshells is with THE EGGSHELL! Don't use a broken portion of the egg, though, but an intact one.

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5. CoverBlubber is a safe alternative to plastic wrap that fits onto anything, protecting bowls, containers, fruits, and more.

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6. Magnetic spice rack = space-saving technique + crazy cool looking. If you don't want to make it, you can buy one.

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7. Digital measuring cup. This makes life so much easier.

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8. Baked-on grease? Heat it up (like below) then place in hot water for 10 minutes. Scrub clean with soap and a scrubber.

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9. If you hate messy counters, use this household product.

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This smart contraption gives you a place to rest the lid and your cooking utensil, so you don't have to get your counters messy!
 

10. Use a water bottle to separate egg yolks from egg whites if you don't have an egg separator.

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11. Peel a whole head of garlic in 20 seconds. Put the individual cloves in a bowl, put another bowl over it, shake vigorously for 20 seconds, then pick the skinned garlic out.

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12. Tether Stemware Saver = genius


13. Have stale bread? Do this:



14. Get rid of nasty odors from your hand by washing your hand with a stainless steel utensil.

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15. Index cutting boards = cross-contamination prevention

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16. Place apple cider vinegar at the bottom of a glass and roll up some paper. Fruit flies will go in but won't come out.

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17. How to vacuum seal ziplock bags: