Keep your wooden cutting board clean and fresh, simply sprinkle coarse salt over the surface. Using a lemon half, scrub the board, letting the salt and lemon do the heavy lifting. Not only does this method clean, it also deodorizes, giving your board a fresh scent.

If your homemade mayonnaise separates, you can often fix it by whisking in a tablespoon of cold water. If that doesn't work, start with a new egg yolk in a bowl and gradually whisk in the broken mayonnaise. This simple hack can save your sauce and restore its creaminess.

When boiling rice, stir a little olive oil or cooking oil into the water. This simple hack prevents the grains from clumping and sticking together, making sure each grain of rice remains separate and fluffy. It's a small step but it makes a big difference.