Easy Hack for the Chopstick-Challenged

Just roll up the chopsticks paper tightly and insert it about an inch from the end of the sticks. Then, use a hairband or rubberband to bind the chopsticks together just past the roll. Simply use the chopsticks by squeezing them together and the rubber band will do the rest!

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Rescue a Water Damaged Cell Phone with Rice

Rescue a cell phone that was submerged in water. Remove the battery (if it’s accessible) and seal in a large Ziploc with dry rice overnight.

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Binder Clip Straw Holder

Does your straw keep getting carried away?! Check out this simple, office-inspired hack that keeps any straw in a carbonated drink from levitating or even changing position.

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Simple, Fast, Inexpensive and Stylish Photo Wall Decor

Decorating a wall with photos (your own, or decorative / vintage photos) doesn’t have to involve the hassle of photo framing, cutting custom mats, hammering big anchors into the wall, etc. Check out this clever decorator hack involving no more than your photos, twine, binder clips and a couple tacks. Full details and more photos via the link.

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DIY Spider Rifle for Humane Spider Removal

Looking to remove spiders and other unwanted insects from your home more humanely? Or, at least without splattering their intestines all over your freshly-painted white walls? Our friends over at Make show you how to make your own “catch and release”-style spider rifle that will send your household pests running for cover with nowhere to hide. Spiders, say hello to my little friend!

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Lube Screw Threads with Soap

Having trouble getting screws into hard wood? Soap up the threads with an old bar of soap to make screws go into wood like a hot knife through butter.

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Rating: 5 (from 5 votes)