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5. Laces for Shoes
The best places to buy are Amazon and shoe retailers.
Product Price on Average: $3–$7 per pack*
Although shoelaces work well for tying shoes, there are other uses for them. In essence, they are strong, long-lasting, and typically rather flexible strings. Don't bother lifting up your cherished jeans every five seconds if they are a little too big.
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Alternatively, tie one end of a shoestring to a belt loop and drag the other end through to a loop on the opposite side. After that, adjust the jeans' fit by tightening them. In the event that you lack a belt, this simple solution will ensure that your trousers stay up.
6. Sodium
The best places to buy are supermarkets.
Average Cost of Product: $1–$3*
The worst bites come from mosquitoes. A mosquito's proboscis, or mouthpiece, pierces your skin when it bites you in order to draw blood. It injects its saliva into the skin while it feeds (ick). The saliva triggers an allergic reaction in your body that results in an itching bump.
For insect bites, use salt (© Shutterstock or ThakKC).
A basic household component, salt, works wonders for a bothersome mosquito bite. Salt contains antibacterial and anti-inflammatory qualities. To make a paste, combine a few dashes of salt with water. Next, coat the bite with the paste. The minerals in the salt will aid in drawing saliva from your skin, lessening irritation and itching.
