It features seven different hacks to help you organize your clutter.
Me:Yes, I think its very stupid.
Beth:What problem is it supposed to solve?
Me:Thats fair.
For adults, though, I feel like a drawer is good enough.
Maybe get a drawer separator?
Beth:Even for a kid though.
What do you gain?
The undies are in a box, but you’re free to do that without the fancy folding.
And then you still have to find space for the extras unless you have EXACTLY that many undies.
Patrick:Just tamp em down.
Me:Its a clever method for sure, but seems like more hassle than helpful.
Patrick:I think Im gonna try it out and see how it goes.
Like you said, I cant imagine it being too useful for adults.
Beth:Oh man that is exactly what they would think…
Garbage full of underwear.
Patrick:I think one or two talks about not throwing away your bloomers might solve that issue.
(Maybe this thing belongs in the bathroom, when you really think about it.)
The Magic Japanese Shirt Fold
Patrick:Ah, the infamous Japanese shirt fold.
Me:Yes, how magical it looks…
Patrick:Is this KonMari approved?
Me:It doesnt bring me joy, Patrick.
Beth:Alright, the shirt folding is the one I just dont get.
Its easier and quicker to just do a regular fold without laying it flat.
It does look really cool.
But beyond that, I just, I dont… Patrick:Hold on a sec baby, just gotta fold all these shirts real quick.
In the JAPANESE FOLDING STYLE.
Beth:I hadnt considered the picking up chicks at the laundromat scenario.
Youd have a flat surface there too.
Me:Hahaha, Impressed?
Me:Hahaha, okay, so would you guys ever learn this for real?
Beth:I mean, it does get the shirts folded!
Just no reason to switch away from whatever youre already doing.
Patrick:To me this is a parlor trick, plain and simple.
So its official, this shirt folding technique is the pen spinning of laundry.
Patrick:jazz hands LIFEHACK!
Beth:No its not!
Beth:You have the same number of garments in the same amount of space.
Me:Actually… Yeah, youre right.
Beth:This could be handy if you have a shirt/pants outfit that you want to keep together.
Because otherwise you have to save those weird hangers.
Patrick:I think this life hack depends more on angles and structural integrity than not.
The problem with stuffing a closet with clothes is the actual matter of the hanger taking up space.
Beth:Good hack.
Patrick:I did, and it bothered me.
Me:Yes, ugh.
Beth:These are not hacks for people who are making do with the hangers they have.
These are inventions where you have to buy a specific hanger punch in to start with!
Beth:Yeah, ours was better.
We knew what was up.
Patrick:Soda-tab hangers: still holds up.
Me:Just not for saving space.
Patrick:Oh, I meant for Beths clothes-pairing trick.
I dont think youre defying the laws of physics with your empty can of New Coke.
Beth:I dont see any flaws, exactly, but I cant imagine actually doing it.
Why dont you just roll up your socks and put them next to each other?
Patrick:There are so many flaws!
If you ever move or touch it.
Me:Yeah, the worst one in this video, in my opinion.
Patrick:I fold my socks over and layer themway easier than this weird trick.
But thats not enough to recommend it.
Patrick:Instead of a rigid drawer organizer?
Beth:Yeah, when I think of drawer organizers I think of boxes.
Me:Same, like those cheap ones from IKEA.
Just buy those, people.
Beth:I just stack my socks.
Is that so hard?!?
But I dont have a collection of bacon socks.
Maybe Im just jealous.
Beth:But if you want to spend that effort on socks… maybe you should knit some socks.
Wool Sweater Hanging Trick
Me:Okay, the alt sweater hang.
I actually like this.
Patrick:Perfect description.
Beth:I have not tried this.
I feel like I should go try this… Patrick:Hanger on.
Patrick:Thank you, thank you.
I also live in a place where sweaters are banned.
Patrick:Are you trying it now, Beth?
I have two long-sleeve sweaters to help channel my inner DadTM.
Beth:Okay, yes, Im trying it.
(A beat)
Im underwhelmed.
Me:Does it stay put?
So if your sweater is any bigger than mine, itll be hanging off the edge.
Also, it only sort of stays put.
Beth:Like, its okay for now…
Me:But will probably fall?
Beth:Stick it in your closet and itll be on the floor tomorrow.
Rubber Band Non-Slip Hangers
Beth:Okay, this is a problem with a million solutions.
Patrick:Enlighten us.
Beth:Its a fine idea if you need it, though.
I guess I should try it to be sure, but seems legit.
Me:Yeah, its fine I guess.
My thought on this one is the same with most of these hacks.
Just buy some new hangers.
They are so cheap…
Patrick:Agreed.
Pool-Noodle Boot Stands
Patrick:Yall ready for thepiece de resistance?
Me:Ah yes, last but not least, noodle boots…
Which are way less fun than they sound.
Patrick:I absolutely love this one.
Me:I dont have any boots, and dont know proper boot care, but it seems interesting.
Everything in order except these boots, standing limply in defiance of me.
Beth:Floppy boots are so annoying.
I have one pair of tall boots, and they are always flopped over.
Patrick:Get yourself a noodle.
Beth:Yeah, I should.
I havent tested this but it seems pretty reasonable.
Me:So this is a winner?
Patrick:Im kinda mad I didnt think of this one.
Beth:Speculatively, yes.
Patrick:Probably the best one of the bunch, unless it stinks your boots up.
Who knows what those things are made of…
Me:Oh good,weve covered it before.
Patrick:These are all great noodle hacks.
Beth:I think the boots would stink up the noodle.
Me:Maybe you’re free to fill the center of the noodle with activated carbon or something.
Beth:Ooh fancy.
Okay, thats a wrap!
Thanks for joining us!
