Why didn’t I think of that?! We guarantee you’ll be uttering those words more than once
at these ingenious little tips, tricks and ideas that solve everyday problems …
some you never knew you had! (Above: hull strawberries easily using a straw).
some you never knew you had! (Above: hull strawberries easily using a straw).
Via: apartmenttherapy.com
Rubbing a walnut over scratches in your furniture will disguise dings and scrapes.
Via: unplggd.com
Remove crayon masterpieces from your TV or computer screen with WD40
(also works on walls).
(also works on walls).
Stop cut apples browning in your child’s lunch box by securing with a rubber band.
Via: marthastewart.com
Overhaul your linen cupboard – store bed linen sets inside one of their own
pillowcases and there will be no more hunting through piles for a match.
pillowcases and there will be no more hunting through piles for a match.
Via: realsimple.com
Pump up the volume by placing your iPhone / iPod in a bowl –
the concave shape amplifies the music.
the concave shape amplifies the music.
Re-use a wet-wipes container to store plastic bags.
Via: iheartnaptime.net
Add this item to your beach bag. Baby powder gets sand off your skin easily – who knew?!
Via: realsimple.com
Attach a Velcro strip to the wall to store soft toys.
Via: flickr.com
Look up! Use wire to make a space to store gift wrap rolls against the ceiling,
rather than cluttering up the floor.
rather than cluttering up the floor.
Via: instructables.com
Gotcha! Find tiny lost items like earrings by putting a stocking over the vacuum hose.
Via: realsimple.com
Make an instant cupcake carrier by cutting crosses into a box lid.
Via: stephmodo.com
For those who can’t stand the scrunching and bunching: how to perfectly fold a fitted sheet.
Via: sprwmn.blogspot.com
Forever losing your bathroom essentials? Use magnetic strips to store bobby pins
(and tweezers and clippers) behind a vanity door
(and tweezers and clippers) behind a vanity door
Via: realsimple.com
A tip for holiday packing. Store shoes inside shower caps to stop dirty soles
rubbing on your clothes. And you can find them in just about every hotel!
rubbing on your clothes. And you can find them in just about every hotel!
Via: familyfun.go.com
A muffin pan becomes a craft caddy. Magnets hold the plastic cups
down to make them tip-resistant.
down to make them tip-resistant.
Via: unplggd.com
Bread tags make the perfect-sized cord labels.
Via: kiboomu.com
Bake cupcakes directly in ice-cream cones – so much more fun and
easier for kids to eat. Definitely doing this!
easier for kids to eat. Definitely doing this!
Via: squawkfox.com
Microwave your own popcorn in a plain brown paper bag.
Much healthier and cheaper than the packet stuff.
Much healthier and cheaper than the packet stuff.
Brilliant space-saver: install a tension rod to hang your spray bottles. Genius!
Via: 9gag.com
Win friends at breakfast with this heart-shaped egg tutorial. Aww shucks!
Via: wilton.com
Turn your muffin pan upside down, bake cookie-dough over the top and voila –
you have cookie bowls for fruit or ice-cream.
Click here for recipe.
you have cookie bowls for fruit or ice-cream.
Click here for recipe.
Via: realsimple.com
Freeze Aloe Vera in ice-cube trays for soothing sunburn relief.
Via: lifehacker.com.au
Gutter garden: Create a window-box veggie patch using guttering.
Via: re-nest.com
Use egg cartons to separate and store your Christmas decorations.
