Boiling Water With the Lid On

[LivingGreen51]

Also, adding about 1/2 a tablespoon of salt to the water will make it boil faster.

[itisme129]

This is actually a common misconception. Adding salt will increase the boiling point of water which has the effect of it taking LONGER to boil the water since it has to reach a higher temperature. What this will do however is that any food you place inside will cook faster since the water is at a higher temperature.