If you buy spaghetti, linguine or other long pastas in bulk it can be difficult to find a good way to store the excess once you open the large package. Tall thin Pringles-brand potato chip cans excel at this use. More »
We’ve offered up a number of DIY products to make your flash photography look a bit better, but Flickr user synthetic_meat managed to find another one in a box of candy. He refolded that box, which had a silver lining, to create a mirrored popup flash bouncer for his camera: More »
Have trouble getting your ID out of your wallet? Or do you have so many discount cards for retailers that you can never find the right one? Reddit user patori suggests making a tab out of a strip of tape to grab cards easily. More »
Having trouble finding the proper output jack on the back of your computer for your headphones? Instructables user philip42 suggests using a school supply favourite, reinforcement labels, to help you find the right audio jack easier. More »
Here’s a cheap and quick way to colour code your keys: Cover ‘em with balloons. They’re easier to get on than the rubber covers you get from the hardware store, and you have lots of colour choices at your disposal. More »
If you use rubber gloves for washing dishes or cleaning and have sharp nails, you run a chance of your nails puncturing the gloves and causing leaks. Household simplicity site Real Simple recommends adding a cotton ball to each finger of your gloves to provide a cushion that should keep your nails from puncturing the gloves. More »
If you have a particularly stubborn shirt that just doesn’t want to stay on its hanger, weblog Real Simple shows us how to keep it stationary with just a few rubber bands. More »
Stains on stone counter-tops can be a pain to get out. Ideally, you’ll have stone sealed regularly so nothing gets through the seal, but if you’re in-between cycles or haven’t had your sealing done recently, a stray spill can turn your counter-top an unwanted colour. Thankfully, the fix is probably already in your kitchen, according to the folks at This Old House. More »
