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Rubber Band for Stripped Screw Heads
By Ivey
Everyone runs in to a stripped screw from time to time, and they can be a real pain! Place a wide rubber band on your screwdriver, stretching it lengthwise from the handle down across the tip. The rubber helps to 'fill in' the screw head and helps the screwdriver stay put without slipping, which also allows more torque!
By Robyn
Weekday pill organizers like the one pictured can be used to plan what earrings will be worn on which day of the week. Bobby pins fit also fit in this particular one, and rings as well.
Storing Straws In A Cookie Tin
By SONIA MALLONI
During the Christmas holiday shopping or gift giving, there is a long metal tube that Stockmeyer Short Bread cookies come in which makes a great storage container for straws.
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