8 Borderline Genius New Ways To Use Every Day Items
With so many surprises that come our way in life, we can be sure to expect many more never-ending surprises. Sometimes, it’s funny how when we’re stuck in a sticky situation and we just can’t seem to find the solution even when it’s right there staring us in the face. Quite a number of times, I find myself in that predicament only to realize much later on when it hits me hard of what I could have done.
To help make life a little easier and simpler, I’ve searched for some of the most unexpected genius ways that you can make use of the small things that can always be found in your house.
Check out these diy hacks from viral posts below:
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New Ways To Use Everyday Items
1. Use Pipe Cleaners On Hangers
Tutorial found here: Listotic
Ever had that slightly irritating experience when you want to quickly hang a top but it keeps slipping off the hanger? Try wrapping pipe cleaners around the end of the hanger and you never have to deal with it again.
2. Repurpose A Tissue Box Into A Plastic Bag Storage
Find the tutorial here: Spacewiseorganizing
Store your plastic bags cleanly and conveniently by taking an old tissue box and repurposing it.
3. Use A Tong To Squeeze A Lemon
Hack found from: Diply
Instead of getting your hands sticky and getting much more juice without making a mess, use tongs to squeeze a lemon.
4. Secure A Loose Screw With Nail Polish
Hack found here: Listotic
An easy way to secure a loose screw is by using clear nail polish. I wish I knew about this sooner when a pair of sunglasses was giving me trouble.
5. Turn Your Ketchup Bottle Into A Pancake Batter Dispenser
Tutorial from here: Real Simple
Having a hard time making pancakes? No problem. Clean out a ketchup bottle and fill it with your pancake batter. You won’t believe how easy and clean it will be to make pancakes.
6. Use An Ice Cube Tray To Serve Snacks
Hack found here: List Inspired
If you’re entertaining guests and need a quick and easy way to serve a varity of fruits, use an ice cube tray. It ends up looking very neat and pretty.
7. Turn A Pillowcase Into A Protective Cover
Hack found here: goodhousekeeping
Buying protective covers for your clothes can be costly. Save a few bucks by turning a pillowcase into a protective cover to store your special clothes in just a few steps.
8. Use A Spoon To Open Jar Lid
Hack found here: buzzfeed
Learn how to open a sealed-tight jar by using a spoon with this tutorial over here. Simple as saying 1, 2, and 3!
This is sooooooo good. I have enjoyed reading these hacks and will implement nearly all. We are a frugal, earth friendly and crafting family so this is right up our street. Thanks for sharing.