20 Unusual Uses for Somewhat Unusual Things
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20 Unusual Uses for Somewhat Unusual Things
This project took 2 hours so for my sake If this helps you in someway let me know! And if there something that doesn't work or I wrote wrong feel free to leave a comment.
Clean Your Keyboard
Use a toothbrush to scrub down your keys and remove dust
Having Trouble Opening a Jar?
Put a rubber band around it for extra grip
Keep Your Socks Together
Fold your socks together and put a rubber band around them so they don't separate whilst traveling etc.
Prevent Bent Pages
Put a rubber band around your book so the pages don't get bent when being shoved into a backpack or tossed around.
Store Belts Easily
Roll up your belt and secure with a rubber band for easiest storage.
De-seed Cherries
Easily remove the seeds of cherries by pushing the straw through the middle.
Store Headphones
Pull the end of your headphones through the straw until the earbuds prevent you from pulling further then wrap the excess around the straw. Feel free to adjust straw length
Air Soft Bb Storage
Use an old tic tac container to store some extra bbs for on the go.
SIM Card Tool Replacement
If you've lost the apple provided tool a paper clip works just the same
Bookmark
Mark a page or a section of reading material with paper clips
Altoid Medical Kit
For camping or for your B.O.B a altoid medical kit contain pills gauze etc could save a life.
Altoids Circuit
What can you make inside an altoids container?
Don't Waist Old Tees
instead of throwing them away I find that using an old tee as canvas can have great results.
Doggy Bandana
A great use for outgrown baby clothing or your old tees, is too cut into a triangle and make a cute dog bandana
Seal Bags
I'm sure most of you already know this but a binder clip can help prevent from getting your favorite snack stale.
Dry Painbrushes
If you enjoy art like me, one good way to dry a paintbrush is by putting it through a binder clip as shown above.
Hanger
Although not so practical a binder clip can make a great hook and additionaly it can clip something like a to do list below it.
Keychain
Use D-rings as a keychain that can hook onto your pocket
Hang Lights
A thumbtack is a great way to hang festive lights around your house. Just hang the lights from the pin.
Bite Relief
Here in Alaska mosquitoe bites are a well know part of life, if you forgot the bug spray just put chapstick or deodorant on the bite for a brake from the itching.