N EW U S E S FOR O L D T H I N G S
MAGNETS SEWING STORAGE: No more hunting for stray pins and needles. Adhere a disk magnet to the underside of a Mason-jar lid to corral them. Stash spools, scissors, and a seam ripper in the jar. —idea from CHERYL HESTER, Henrico, Virginia
KIDDIE CUP STICK-UP
Give your child 24/7 access to her favorite cup. Super-glue a magnet to the outside of the tumbler and hang it on the outside of the refrigerator.
T H E R E A L I ST
—idea from ALICE TING, Bremerton, Washington
—idea from ALICE TING
HAMMER HELPER
Super-glue a magnet to the handle end of a tool to hold nails and screws while you work. —idea from LISA M. WEAVER, Louisville, Kentucky
Photograph by
Danny Kim
FEBRUARY 2016
24
REALSIMPLE.COM
P R O P S T Y L I N G BY A N G E L A C A M P O S ; I L L U S T R AT I O N S BY P E T E R O U M A N S K I
SMART SCRUBBER
To clean a vase’s hard-toreach interior, cut a 2-inch square out of a scrubbing sponge. Slice a slot on one side, slide a small magnet into the slot, then super-glue the opening. Place the sponge square inside the vase, and use another magnet to guide it along the exterior.
