Day-to-day life can be overwhelming, but nowadays, we can search the web for endless ways to make things easier. But with so many tips and tricks, it can be hard to know what actually works and what'll be a total waste of time. That's why we've done the hard part for you and put together this helpful list of life hacks shared on TikTok that the online world can't stop boasting about. From home decor and cooking to clothing hacks, these will have you working smarter - not harder - in no time.

Turn Any Plastic Bag Into a Space-Saving Vacuum Storage Bag

Vacuum packing your belongings is a great way to store them for long periods or simply save space when traveling. That said, this usually requires that you go out and buy a special vacuum-sealed bag, but it turns out you can use the normal trash bags you have at home. Just take a vacuum and suck the air out of your trash bag while holding the opening around your vacuum's extension.

This should create the same effect as if you were to use some special, fancy bag. Just be careful not to let too much air back in when you remove your vacuum's extension.

Hold Your Straw Up Using the Tab

This is probably one of our favorite hacks on this list, and it's super simple. If you're someone who drinks their soda out of a can using a straw, then there's actually a really easy way to make sure your straw isn't flailing everywhere when you go down to take a sip. Just bend your can's tab forward, and you can use the hole in the tab to hold your straw in place.

That's all there is to it, and you won't have to do any more guesswork when you bend over to sip your drink and end up with a mouthful of air.

How to Easily and Quickly Thread a Needle

Threading a needle is one of the most frustrating tasks out there. Luckily though, it doesn't have to be with this hack. It turns out there's a really simple and fool-proof method to thread just about any needle. All you need to do is wrap the end of your thread in some tape and push the tape through the hole in the needle. This prevents any tiny fibers from getting caught in the borders of the hole.

You just have to make sure that you fold the tape thin enough to push it through the needle, or else it'll just be too thick to fit through the hole.

Strain Your Pasta More Efficiently

Pasta is a quick and easy option you can make for just about any meal. And while straining pasta isn't exactly difficult, there's always an easier way of doing something. This TikToker found that easier way when it comes to straining pasta. Instead of pouring your pasta into a strainer, it turns out all you have to do is cover your pot with the strainer and let the water strain out.

And we have to admit, it does look a bit more efficient and quicker than just pouring everything into the strainer and then going about making your pasta and sauce.

Pants a Little Small on You? Use This Hack to Keep Wearing Them

It can be frustrating when your favorite pair of jeans or pants no longer fit you like they used to. However, you don't have to go out immediately and buy a new pair of pants, and you don't even have to give up wearing the pair you already have. Instead, you can just take a hair tie and use it to fasten your pants without buttoning them all the way up.

Just slip one end of your hair tie around the button and thread the other end through the buttonhole and loop it back around to secure your favorite pair of jeans.

Remove Tendons From Chicken Without Wasting Any of It

Raw chicken can sometimes be a bit of a hassle to clean, especially when it comes to the tendons. Raw chicken is a bit slippery, but you don't want to have to cut off and waste meat just to remove a couple of tendons. Instead, try using a fork to remove any tendons you come across when preparing your meal. Just position the ends of a tendon between two prongs of a fork.

Next, press down on the chicken, and this should allow you to easily remove any tendons, saving you some time and frustration, as well as cutting down on any waste.

How to Cut a Cake Perfectly (no Knives Involved)

This hack seems pretty obvious once you know it, but there's actually a much better way to cut a cake, and it doesn't involve a knife. It actually involves using a cheese wire. This makes a lot of sense, considering how messy and uneven slices of cake can look after they've been cut using a knife. On the other hand, a cheese wire looks like it'd cut through a cake like butter.

We also love that this is one of those hacks that doesn't require a lot, all you need is a cheese wire and a cake, and you can get to cutting.