Simple Life Hack That Really Works

So I am in my kitchen pretending to be a gourmet chef, making noodles for a pasta salad.  I always seem to have the same problem...the water boils over the top.  Sure, I could use a bigger pot to help prevent this, but then I have to wash a bigger pot.  No thank you.

Instead I use a life hack that has proven to be helpful.  Place a wooden spoon over the top.  The water may boil up to the spoon but for whatever reason, it does not spill over.  This tip is so easy...I had to share it!  Now if only the wooden spoon could magically make the rest of the salad.