Fuzz balls on garments

To get rid of small fuzz balls on garments, grab a piece of sandpaper and use it to gently rub the fabric in just one direction. This will loosen the balls on all kind of fabrics and you will not need to pick them off one by one.

Slamming door

To prevent a door from slamming shut and disturbing the area, tie a light piece of string to both sides of the doorknob, keeping it running around the door’s edge. This will provide friction to slow the door when it meets the frame.

Shaky ceiling fan

If your ceiling fan is shaking due to instable blades, attach a clothespin to the edge of one blade (halfway from the tip), adding some weight to it, and start the fan on a slow speed. If the vibration continues, repeat the process to the next one until it stops and you find out which blade is weak. Fix the problem by removing the clothespin from the fan and gluing one or two coins to the top of the blade to bring back stability.

Gift wrap substitute

Get inspired by Hershey’s Kisses Chocolate and improvise a cute gift wrap in a couple minutes. Place a paper plate on a large piece of aluminum foil, set the gift on the plate and wrap the foil up and around, twisting it to meet at the top and molding it to look like the sweet. Insert a long strip of white paper and use it as your message tag.

Keep a rug in place

For a slippery rug, apply thick lines of hot glue on its underside, working the gun in a zig zag design, and let it dry completely. The adhesive will help the rug to stay in place.

Preventing thread tangles

To stop thread from knotting while embroidering, just run it through a dryer sheet while sewing. This procedure will eliminate thread tangles.

Fix for scorched fabric

If you accidentally scorched the fabric that you were ironing, just grab a rag big enough to cover the stain and soak it in hydrogen peroxide. Place the rag over the mark and iron on a medium heat until it disappears.

Flashlight substitute

If you need to see in a dark space and you do not have a flashlight handy, just plug a night light into an extension cord and you will be able to bring glow to any area.

Saving toilet paper

Squeeze the toilet paper roll flat before placing it on the holder. This will control the amount of tissue used by stopping the easy and fast speed of the roll.

Clothespin marks in garments

Prevent clothespin from leaving persistent marks in your garments when line drying, by placing a piece of bubble wrap between the clothing and the clips. You can use any kind of material that creates extra cushion to solve the problem.

Quick fix for car scratches

A temporary solution for car scratches is to fill them in with clear nail polish, helping to cover up exposed metal and prevent rust.

Repair a car dent

Remove a car dent by applying dry ice to it, repeatedly, until it disappears. The extreme cold of the ice helps to pop it out. Do not forget to wear gloves!

Fill a big container in a small sink

To fill a container with water when it cannot fit in your sink, just place a dustpan cautiously in a way that will funnel the liquid right into the container below.

Saving liquid soap

If you find your dispenser running low on liquid soap, just tie a rubber band around its neck, restricting the discharge until you have the chance to refill it.

Wrinkle-free outfits trick

To quickly get a wrinkle-free garment, just place it in a dryer with a couple of ice cubes and run the machine for a few minutes.

Enhance cell phone volume

To amplify the sound of your cell phone, place it inside of a big drinking glass, vase or pitcher.

Improvise a knife sharpener

For a quick sharpening, if you have a ceramic mug handy, just rub the knife’s blade against the bottom of the mug.

Increase smartphone charging speed

Charge your cell phone faster by putting it in the airplane mode before plugging.

Stop a sliding mat

To prevent a door mat or rug from sliding around, cut an old rubber mouse pad into 4 squares and glue each one to each corner of the bottom of the mat. This will create friction that will keep it in place.

Quiet noisy washer and dryer

Place leftovers of carpet underneath the feet of the appliances to reduce the loud sound of the hardworking machines.