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Turn An Envelope Or Coffee Filter Into A Funnel

Don’t have a funnel on hand? Snip off one corner of an envelope to turn it into a makeshift funnel for dried goods.


May 16, 2012
Fix

The Best Ways To De-Stink Your Stuff

It doesn’t matter how clean you think you are, your stuff is bound to get a little stinky once in a while. That means your clothes, shoes, carpets, couches, and who knows what else. So what’s the best way to handle the stench? Let’s take a look.


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Convert A Bread Box Into A Charging Station

This DIY project proves a bread box can be useful for more than just hiding bread. Conceal messy cords and the ugly power strip in this unusual charging station for all your gadgets.


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Cut Cherry Tomatoes In Half The Time By Slicing Through Two Lids

Cutting up a bunch of cherry tomatoes doesn’t take that long, but if you want to speed up the process, food blog Well Done Chef recommends placing them between two lids and then slicing through them to cut all the tomatoes at once.


May 15, 2012
Fix

Make Safety Goggles From A Soft Drink Bottle

Need a pair of safety goggles for your next DIY project? Make has a simple way to create some out of a used soft drink bottle and an elastic band. Here’s what you’ll need.


May 14, 2012
Fix

Amplify Your Phone’s Speakers With A Glass Vase

Smartphone speakers aren’t very useful in a quiet room, and they’re basically pointless with any ambient noise. Use an empty vase or jug instead to amplify and direct the noise.


May 12, 2012
Work

Put Your Phone In A Drinking Glass To Boost Its Alarm Volume And Avoid Oversleeping

If you’re a heavy sleeper and have trouble waking up in the morning to your phone’s alarm, Redditor tribalwombat discovered you can boost its volume by sticking it in a drinking glass.


May 11, 2012
Design

Upgrade Your Dull, Boring Frames With Some Painter’s Tape And Spray Paint

If you’re looking for some more tips to turn your boring apartment into a well-designed pad without spending a lot of money, try this cheap and easy way to add a little style to those plain department store picture frames you may have on your wall.


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Hang Pot Lids Under The Cabinets To Save Precious Kitchen Space

Pot lids are hard to store efficiently, especially when you have little cabinet space to begin with. Make use of unused space by storing pot lids under the cabinet, hung on hooks.


May 10, 2012
Organise

Mount Your Power Strip To Your Desk With A Wire Basket For Easy Access

We’ve shared a lots of different ways to manage the cables under your desk, but Instructables user getgreg offers a simple solution that gives you super easy access to your power strip. All you need is a wire basket.