Make an exercise mat, car mat, or knee pad Muffle appliance noise Protect flooring under plants Cushion kitchen shelves Give your car traction Protect tools
Use as Christmas ornaments, driveway reflectors, or a circle template Catch candle drips Make an artistic bowl, decorative suncatcher, or a clock
Repair toilet seats, screens, vacuum hoses, and frames Make a bandage or bumper sticker Catch flies Replace a grommet Hem pants Hang Christmas lights Make a Halloween costume Cover a book, wallet, or present Reinforce book binding Remove lint
Freshen air and deodorize cars, dogs, gym bags, suitcases, and sneakers Pick up pet hair Repel mosquitoes Stop static cling Make bedsheets smell good Stop sewing thread from tangling
Mark hard-to-see items Mark thermostat and shower settings and levels in measuring cups and buckets Label sports gear and poison containers Seal envelopes and labels Stop shoe scuffs and keep laces, ribbons, and fabric from unraveling Make needle threading easier Keep buckles and jewelry shiny Stop a stocking run Temporarily repair glasses Fix nicks in floors and glass Repair lacquered items Fill bathtub nicks
Find and pick up small objects Buff shoes Keep a hairbrush clean Remove nail polish Keep spray bottles clog-free Organize suitcases Hang-dry sweaters Secure garbage bags Dust under the fridge Prevent soil erosion in houseplants
Bring on trips for souvenirs Dust off mops Carry laundry Cover textbooks Create a table decoration Use as gift bags and wrapping paper Reshape knits after washing Use as a pressing cloth Bag newspapers for recycling
Keep mattresses dry Stuff curtain valances, pillows, and crafts Drain bath toys Clean out pockets before doing laundry Make bibs and a highchair drop cloth Line a litter box Dispose of a Christmas tree
Reshape a broom Childproof cabinets Keep thread from tangling Make a holder for car visors Use to grip paper Extend a button Use as a bookmark Cushion a remote control Secure bed slats and tighten furniture casters
Protect pictures and padlocks Dispense fabric softener Display baby teeth Carry baby wipes Mold soap Starch craft items Feed birds Make a funnel
pad a package with a disposable diaper… see here