Nifty·Posted on Jul 6, 201425 Clever Tricks To Make Your Summer So Much BetterYou're meltinnnnnng. But you don't have to be!by Alanna OkunBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. Buckle your seatbelt when you leave your car so it's not SCORCHING HOT when you return. 2. Put your phone in a plastic bag for an instant (and cheap) waterproof case. View this photo on Instagram 3. Stinky, sweat-riddled car? NOT ANYMORE. View this photo on Instagram 4. Dryer sheets work wonders in luggage as well. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 5. And shoes! 6. Get to relax at your own barbecue with a remote meat/grill thermometer. 7. Ensure your freezer pops get a clean cut by standing them upright. View this photo on Instagram 8. Open a can even once it's been shaken. View this photo on Instagram 9. Become the S'MORE MASTER. View this photo on Instagram 10. And the HOT DOG CZAR. View this photo on Instagram 11. Get a bed fan to make your sheets nice and crisp. 12. Use a drink cozy to guard your hand against a scorching hot gear shift. View this photo on Instagram 13. Speaking of cold booze, a wet paper towel + a freezer will cool any bottle down in a hurry. View this photo on Instagram 14. If you need to entertain a large group of people (read: drunkards), use trash cans and a volleyball to play a gigantic game of beer pong. View this photo on Instagram 15. Reading while lazing around at the beach just got a whole lot easier. 16. Protect your valuables at the beach with this quasi-gross diaper disguise. View this photo on Instagram 17. Baby powder will make sand come right off your skin. View this photo on Instagram 18. Rub lemon juice on sweat stains before putting your clothes in the wash. 19. Create your own makeshift sprinkler with a two-liter bottle. 20. Float your tunez in any pool with waterproof speakers. 21. Keep your drinks from tipping over on the beach or in the grass with these handy stands. 22. Love popsicles but hate sticky hands? Cupcake liners have your back. View this photo on Instagram 23. It's probably a last resort, but panty liners can work wonders to help fight pit stains. 24. Creamy baby oil can repel mosquitos and won't smell horrible. View this photo on Instagram 25. As for getting that beach body you've always wanted... Sarah Evans @berabug LADIES!! MY DIY LIFE HACK FOR GETTING A THIGH GAP THIS SUMMER!! MUST SEE!! Mon Jun 23 03:35:53 UTC+0000 2014 Reply Retweet Favorite Step 1: Have a body. Step 2: Go to the beach. YAYYY YOU DID IT HAVE A GREAT SUMMER.