Most of us think of LEGO as toys, but there are actually a lot of practical ways you can use these plastic bricks in your everyday life.

LEGO produced their first plastic brick in 1947, but their limitless construction capabilities inspire people to come up with new projects to this day. For example, one clever teacher even uses LEGO to teach math. Bored Panda has selected some of the most functional ones and compiled this list to give you some ideas on how to improve your surroundings with LEGOs. From photo frames to key keepers, these projects can be done by everyone, even those who don't have an engineering degree. Scroll down to view the designs and don't forget to vote for your favorite ones.

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Lego Cable Organizer

Lego Cable Organizer

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Use LEGOs To Explain Math To Schoolchildren

Use LEGOs To Explain Math To Schoolchildren

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#4

Lego Quidditch Aquarium

Lego Quidditch Aquarium

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#5

Lego Gift Box

Lego Gift Box

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Jeremie Guerra
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, I'm pretty sure I'll enjoy the box more than the gift this time! :)

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#6

Lego Chess

Lego Chess

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Lego Train Bookends

Lego Train Bookends

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Hatsune Chiku
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love how it looks like the train is coming through the books

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#8

Lego Heart Necklace Set

Lego Heart Necklace Set

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#9

Lego Bird Feeder

Lego Bird Feeder

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#10

Lego Lampshade

Lego Lampshade

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#13

Lego Kitchen Decor

Lego Kitchen Decor

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Benny Lava
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Very nice but that yellow staircase(?) is really bothering my senses.

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#14

Lego Guitar

Lego Guitar

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Pam Tafarella
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not only is this a Lego Guitar, its a Lego Millennium Falcon Guitar. This is like geekery overload at its finest

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#15

Lego Desk Organizer

Lego Desk Organizer

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#16

Vase

Vase

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#17

Lego Wall

Lego Wall

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#18

Lego Cool Coasters

Lego Cool Coasters

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Priscilla
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My brother did that but with perler beads

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#19

Device Docking Rig

Device Docking Rig

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#20

Lego Tissue Box Cover

Lego Tissue Box Cover

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Ruth Meszaros
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now THIS is a great idea--colorful, heavy enough to keep the tissue box down while the tissues are pulled out, and without too many exposed bumps to collect dust.

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#21

Lego Stairs

Lego Stairs

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#22

Lego Business Card Holder

Lego Business Card Holder

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#23

Lego Table

Lego Table

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#24

Lego Holiday Ornaments

Lego Holiday Ornaments

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Hatsune Chiku
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is so cool! Now I know how I'm decorating my Christmas tree this year

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#27

Small Lego Earrings

Small Lego Earrings

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Crystllee
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now THESE I would really hate to step on!!

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#29

Lego Utensil Holder

Lego Utensil Holder

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Hatsune Chiku
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The kitchen utensils on the right look like they're scared of the lady on the left

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#30

Lego Computer Case

Lego Computer Case

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#32

Lego Marble Run

Lego Marble Run

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Ruth Meszaros
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a great project for kids, I think. They could make it as complex as they want, or was simple.

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#33

Lego Bookshelf

Lego Bookshelf

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#34

Knife Block

Knife Block

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The Alchemist
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did anyone else try to read the comic in the background?

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#36

Lego Magnets

Lego Magnets

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Satoshi Ketsuban
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can buy gold Legos, he/she/ze needn't have wasted gold paint.

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#38

Lego Typewriter

Lego Typewriter

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JELollis
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was fixing to ask if this works.. .>.>

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#39

After Learning From D Doctor That I Need Something More Stable Than A Coffee Stirrer, I Used #lego

After Learning From D Doctor That I Need Something More Stable Than A Coffee Stirrer, I Used #lego

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Amber Asay
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unless you use on of the flat side on an end piece

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#40

Lego Storage Container Made From Legos

Lego Storage Container Made From Legos

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#41

Lego Napkin Holder

Lego Napkin Holder

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#42

Lego Rat Cave

Lego Rat Cave

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Cassie
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Certain plastics will splinter when chewed and cause hemorrhaging and death in rodents. Sadly, I discovered this through experience. Please do not put plastics in with rodents that are not designed for them! This is really cute, but could be dangerous. :(

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#43

Lego Play House

Lego Play House

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#44

Lego Monthly Calendar

Lego Monthly Calendar

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Stille20
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think that would make me crazy, pulling it apart and rebuilding. More tedious than fun.

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#45

Lego Nerf Targets

Lego Nerf Targets

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Squiddosnazz
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

fun for boys? As a girl speaking here this looks awesome!

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#46

Lego Lamp Shade

Lego Lamp Shade

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Lego Planner

Lego Planner

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Stephanie Ellis
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Someone tell me how to use this please. I love the look of it.

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#50

Lego Handbags

Lego Handbags

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#51

Lego Rings

Lego Rings

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Georgia Zanzibar
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I read that as "Lord of the Rings". I was thoroughly confused.

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#52

Lego Guitar

Lego Guitar

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Markus McCloud
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"I can't really play heavy metal on this... but I CAN play some sick heavy plastic!"

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#55

Game Controller Organizer

Game Controller Organizer

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#57

Lego Tie Bar

Lego Tie Bar

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#58

Lego Friendship Bracelets

Lego Friendship Bracelets

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