Around our home there are numerous items that can perform double duty. Doubling up on the uses for these common products can be beneficial in more ways than one. Not only are we able to solve a problem, we save money while doing it. If you’re a regular reader of our blog you know how much we like to save people money (Hello, that’s why we offer Stockpile for FREE!!) and how important we think it is to stay organized. Keep reading for some tips on how you can repurpose a number of things you already have around the house.
Here are some uncommon uses for some common items:
For Your Clothes:
- Unstick zippers with soap
- Put an old pillowcase over the hanger of a delicate item instead of a plastic bag - it is better for your clothing and will help keep it new looking longer
- Remove scuffs from leather with a kneadable eraser
- Buff out scuffs on suede with an emery board
- Store purses in magazine boxes
For Your Jewelry:
- Keep earrings paired up by placing them through spare buttons
- Use a jumbo paperclip to fasten bracelets
- Untangle knots with baby powder
Get Organized:
- Hang craft supplies with a carabiner
- Store wrapping paper in a clear garment bag
- Organize lids with a CD holder
Around the House:
- Remove stickers or labels easily with a laundry pretreater
- Remove scuffs on hardwood with a kneadable eraser
- Support flower stems with drinking straws
- Remove stains with hydrogen peroxide
- Neutralize odors with used tea bags
- Unclog your drain with baking soda and vinegar
- Repel ants by sprinkling cinnamon around
- Shine your silverware with the inside of banana peels
- Sharpen your scissors with aluminum foil
- Shine stainless steel with olive oil
- Use a can opener to open plastic packaging
- Plant tiny succulents in wine corks
These are just a few examples of ways to use things you already have to do more. Most of these are pretty straightforward in terms of where you would find them within your home. What about other items that can serve dual purposes but aren’t so easy to locate? Those pipe cleaners you keep in the craft area are perfect for cleaning out reusable straws. You can turn old cassette tape cases into gift card holders, make a bathroom towel holder out of a wine rack, transform old clothes into chic new throw pillows and so much more. The key to successfully being able to reuse and repurpose your items is remembering what you have lying around and knowing where to locate it when you need it.
That’s where Stockpile comes in. If you’re already using Stockpile free easy inventory solution to keep track of your possessions you have a record of where everything is when it is in its proper place. When you clean out your closet, drawers or cabinets you need to update Stockpile to reflect the new location of your items. Out of sight doesn’t have to mean out of mind. You can safely transfer items to a storage bin in the attic without fear that you will forget they’re there. The next time you’re feeling ambitious a quick Stockpile search will help you locate the items you need to create new and useful pieces for your home. Thanks to locations and areas, you’ll always know just where to find the things you need. Not using our system yet? Get Stockpile today!
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We hope that these tips help you get more use out of the items you already own and save you from spending more on things you don’t need to buy. Keep checking back with our blog for more helpful ideas to save you time and money.
