“Use nail polish remover (acetone) to get the white rubber part of vans/converse looking good as new!”
"You can replace the wheels on your luggage for less than 15$. It’s easy and a heck of a lot cheaper than buying a new bag."
"You can refurbish over the ear headphones with ease by replacing the ear pads for cheap."
"You can also get a fabric shaver (or in a pinch, use a razor) to get pills off clothing."
“Want to keep that used razor going? strop it against jeans, it’ll clean and align the metal at the edge of the blade.”
“If you’re a parent with a kid who never finishes their full plate/snack (or live with a partner or roommate who never seems to finish their fruit), save and freeze leftover fruit and veggies to use them in a smoothie later on.”
"If you have a handful of leftovers but not enough for a full meal, throw them into some eggs the next day!"
"During a heat wave, some cheap cloth (like an old bed sheet) can be used as a great sun barrier to keep your place cooler."
"In the winter, old blankets can be used to insulate windows and keep your place much warmer."
“If you don’t have cuff links, in a pinch something else could work — like nuts and bolts, for instance.”
“If it isn’t much more expensive to get a longer curtain size, go ahead and get the longer version and hem it. You can use the extra fabric for accent pieces, like pillow covers.”
“There is so much plastic packaging you can reuse rather than buying plastic bags. Cereal bags in particular are especially strong and useful due to their size.”
"It’s CHEAP and easy to make old furniture look new with some paint!"
“This may be obvious, but always buy store brand. Sometimes it’s literally the exact same thing from the same factory.”
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