It’s a little known fact that there are many things in your house you can use in ways that they were never intended for. This will not only resolve a few more household problems, but make your life a bit easier in the process. We’re convinced that everyone will find the following little tricks useful!
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A rubber band around a paint can makes for a good excess paint scraper.
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Thread a necklace through a drinking straw to prevent tangling. It’s great for storage, and for travel — you can pack them into a toothbrush container.
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A safety pin on the inside of trouser legs will prevent static cling.
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Squeeze a plastic water bottle and then use it like a vacuum to separate eggs, mess-free.
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Use buttons to pair earrings, especially small ones, and prevent them from getting lost.
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An eraser is great for getting scuff marks out of wood as well as light-colored leather. Knead to clean.
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A wadded-up mesh bag, the kind onions and oranges come in, is great for scrubbing out pots and pans without scratching them.
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An emery board is perfect for gently buffing out scuff marks on suede.
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A large paper clip comes in handy for fastening a bracelet. Simply hook it onto the bracelet and hold with the same hand that’s wearing the bracelet, clasping it with the other. The paper clip holds it in place.
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If your boots are slippery when it’s chilling outside, you can punch simple staples into the soles, and feel more confident while walking on ice.
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Use shower curtain hooks to make the most of a hanger. They’re perfect for scarves or belts. You can also attach them right to the rod in the closet to hang bags.
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Clear nail polish is good for reinforcing things, including the screws on eyeglasses and loose buttons.
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Coffee filters can help prevent dirt from spilling through a flower pot’s drainage hole.
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Before you throw one out, remember that the sticky side of a post-it note is great for gathering crumbs and grit from between keys on a keyboard.
If you have difficulty zipping a dress on the back, attach a length of thread to the zipper and just pull it upwards. Easy!
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