If there is a drawer in your house that you prefer not to open because it is full of unused cords and cables, this is the hack for you. Obviously, what you want is to be able to find the cable you need in an organized and efficient manner, but how can you tell which cords are which?
Fold your cords neatly and place them inside an empty tube of toilet paper or paper towels cut down to size. Don’t forget to write which kind of cord is in which tube, or else you will be back at square one.
DIY Doorways
An open doorway in your house, or even just an unattractive interior door, is a great opportunity to go all Pinterest on your home (all those interior design pins aren't going to happen unless you put that pint of ice cream away and get to work).
For a makeshift door/divider, mount a tension rod at the top of the doorway and fit it with whatever curtain you like. Sure, it won't block noise that well, but that's what earplugs are for, right? If you're sharing an apartment, make sure your roomies are into this kind of design.
DIY Mug Stand
Ah, coffee. Elixir of life, the nectar of gods. If coffee were a religion, we would be the first converts pledging our allegiance to those heavenly brown beans. For now, the closest thing to a coffee shrine we can have is this DIY coffee mug station.
You'll need a wooden box, some rods, and several S-hooks. After securing the box to the wall, mount the rods inside, hang the hooks, and then hang the mugs. Feel free to decorate and show your appreciation for the one thing you can't live without.
Get Rid of Sticky Residue With Oil
Reusing old jars and bottles is great. Those things can be really useful, but what happens when you re-label it or at least scrape off the last one and all that old sticky residue is still there from the last label?
Just use cooking oil; it's as easy as...pie. Rub some oil on the stickiness with some cotton, and just watch how easily it comes off when you wipe it. Now you can repurpose old jars and stick whatever you want on them, or just leave them clean and use them as decorative pieces on your windowsill. It's great in front of the light.
Use a Pringles Can to Store Spaghetti
Spaghetti noodles usually come in plastic bags that are almost impossible to reclose once you have opened them. If you only cook some of the noodles, the ones left in the bag become a bit stale and also have a tendency to start falling out into your pantry.
Next time you are snacking on some Pringles (and if you live alone, you probably do it often), keep the empty can and clean it out. It becomes the perfect container for noodles. It is just the right size, has a lid, and will save you the trouble and expense of getting a special container.