EMBRACE THE ORDINARY CLEVER USES FOR

Clever uses for... Tennis balls No need to toss ’em once they’ve lost their bounce.

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Remove scuff marks Erase stubborn black lines on on your wood floors by rubbing them them with a clean tennis ball. The marks marks will quickly transfer to the felt on the ball, leaving you with a shiny, streak-free surface. 4 Open tough jars Cut along the white line of a tennis ball until it’s split open, then place one half on top of the jar with the rubber side down. This will provide the friction you need to get a good grip on stuck-shut lids.

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Protect a padlock t a p To keep the lock on your shed from rusting, cut a slit in the top of an old tennis ball with an X-Acto knife (the slit should be at least ½" longer than the width of the lock) and slide the lock inside to shield it from the elements. FUN FACT Each year, more than 70,000 tennis balls are used during the three-week-long US Open tournament.

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Hammer softly Some jobs, like assembling delicate furniture, require a gentler touch. If you don’t have a rubber mallet, use a tennis ball to soften the blow. Simply cut an X into the ball, then push the flat side of the

hammer into it.

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Keep a bike upright Parking a bicycle on grass, pebbles or an uneven sidewalk can be tricky—especially if your kickstand is a little wobbly. For better balance, poke a hole in a tennis ball and slip it onto the bottom of the kickstand.