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Re-purpose an old CD spindle to make a pretty small cake or biscuit holder.

Cover paint trays with aluminium foil to make cleaning up afterwards a breeze.

Keep brown sugar soft by storing with a couple of marshmallows.

Use a fork to press garlic when there is not a garlic crusher available.

To prevent potatoes budding, add an apple in the bag

Add half a teaspoon of baking soda to the water when hard-boiling eggs to make the shells incredibly easy to peel off.

Use hairspray on the end of your sewing thread to help it slide through the eye of your needle.

Easily draw out a splinter for easy removal by applying a paste of baking soda and water.

Clean cat litter trays quickly by lining with a garbage bag. Remove pet hair from furniture and carpets with a squeegee.

WD40 can be used to remove crayon marks from any surface.

Organize jewellery on a corkboard for easy viewing when deciding how to accessorize an outfit

Use a magnetic strip to store bobby pins on inside of a cupboard Or store them in an empty Tic-Tac dispenser!

To clean a wooden chopping board, sprinkle on a handful of salt and rub with a lemon. Rinse with clean water and dry to ensure it is clean and germ-free.

Repurpose a cereal canister as a trash can for the car.

Install a regular coat rack low down the wall to store shoes safely off the floor.

Deodorize sponges in the microwave. Soak in water spiked with white vinegar or lemon juice and put on fill power for one minute.

Tie a sprig of eucalyptus to your shower head. The steam will help infuse your bathroom with an invigorating fragrance.

Hang onions in cut-up tights or old stockings to make them last for months!

Use a paper plate to prevent splatters when using an electric whisk.

Create a thrifty watering can by puncturing holes in the top of a used milk bottle.