Frugal Uses for Packaging Materials: Bubble Wrap and Foam Peanuts?
I use packing peanuts to refill my kids beanbag chairs - I have also made a new beanbag chair, stuffing it with peanuts (directions for making beanbag cahirs are at about.com, I think in the sewing section). If you dont have any beanbag chairs, you could ask...
What Can I Do With Tin Cans?
Peel the labels off and smash em flat - 8 or so. Using an awl, punch a hole in each one. Take a larger can - coffee can or large vegetable can - fill with ice and freeze. Then in the rim of this can, punch a hole for each smashed can - space your holes equidistant...
What Can I Do With My Bent Nails?
If they are not galvanized, you can push them (point down) into the soil around your hydrangeas, azaleas and rhodos. The rust will nourish them.
Homemade Anti-Fog Solution for Windows?
As for fog INSIDE of windows, I have done this in my bathroom and it keeps the mirrors fog-free - wipe shaving cream on the mirror, and then wipe off - DO NOT RINSE. For some reason, the residue left keeps fog away. You have to repeat the applciaiton from time...
Uses for Old Video Tapes?
Unravel the tape and use to tie up tall plants in your garden. Just be sure to remove it when gardening season is over.
