Tips & Tricks

Here are some helpful hints that will make everyday life a little easier.  Are you looking for ideas to help you with an everyday hassle?  Do you have a trick you use that you think might help someone else?  Just e-mail feedback@easyaccessories.net.  Someone just might have the solution you need, and good ideas will be posted on this page to help other people.

If you ever find it hard to read a web page or document in your word processor, this tip's for you.  Hold down the Ctrl key with one hand, and with your other hand roll the scroll wheel on your mouse up or down to get the font size that works for you.  This can be tricky to do, but it will be easier on the eyes. Web browsers also have a tool for increasing the font size.

Having trouble tying your shoe laces?  If you have trouble bending over, hand dexterity problems or any limitation that makes it hard for you to tie shoes, here are a few neat ideas that might work.  Loopies Shoe Laces are fun coiled elastic laces that stay tight but still comfortable.  Because they’re coiled they stay out of the way and won’t hang loose.  If you’re looking for a more mainstream look try Elastic Laces.  Whichever type you use, you can just slip in and out of your shoes without ever having to tie them again.  Using a shoehorn like the Shoehorn w/ "T" Handle will also make it easier to slip into shoes with or without laces.

Even people without disabilities find slippery, round doorknobs hard to turn.  Doorknob grips can fix this problem by making doorknobs comfortable and easy to turn.Great Grips are doorknob covers that give you a really comfortable grip, with their cushiony material, pronounced ridges and a lever that make it much easier to turn round doorknobs.  You can also use Great Grips on faucet handles, pill bottles, etc.

Here's an easy way to open jars, whether you're at home or on the go.  Get a couple of fat elastic bands, put one band around the jar, and fit the other band around the lid.  The rubbery, nonslip texture will make it much easier for you to grip the jar and the lid.  This tip was given by Helen, a subscriber to the Access-r-ease e-newsletter.  Thanks Helen!  You can also find more handy openers at http://www.easyaccessories.net/openers-c-42.html.