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

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

Repurpose an old picture frame as a serving tray. Use a Post-It note when drilling to catch the dust

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

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.

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

Use a tension rod and shower hooks to store saucepans inside a cupboard.

To prevent potatoes budding, add an apple in the bag

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

Use ice-cubes to lift out indentations made by furniture on your carpets.

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

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

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.

To tell if eggs are fresh, immerse them in a bowl of water. Fresh eggs will lie on the bottom, while stale eggs will float to the surface.

Make a simple laundry bag using an old pillowcase and an embroidery hoop.

Use a lint roller to clean the bottom of your handbag.Re-purpose an unwanted Slinky to create a pretty bird feeder.

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

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

Store cupcake and muffin cases in a mason jar