We become so accustomed to the way things work, that we stop thinking outside the box. What if we told you that your old ladder can be a bookshelf, or you can use car's spoiler as a picnic table?

To get your creative juices flowing, Bored Panda has put together a list of easy and incredibly useful life hacks, DIY tricks and repurposing ideas. From how to open a sealed plastic bag to how to keep ice-cream from dripping on your hands - they will all most definitely simplify your lives. Keep on scrolling to take a look. You'll thank us later.

#1

Use LEGO As A Cable Or Key Holder

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Ronja Rövardotter
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is brilliant!! I love it! I need it! I think I am gonna steel back some of my old lego from my little sister. She will understand one day :-)

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Use Your Car Spoiler As A Picnic Table

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Life hack from Hans: do not have a car spoiler, unless you have a car that really need it.

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Pop A Stocking Over The Head Of Your Vacuum Cleaner To Find Small, Missing Items

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You Can Turn An Old Rake Into A Wineglass Holder

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You Can Turn An Old Boat Into A Bed

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Cesi Baca
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a life hack? I guess I just need to find an old wooden boat somewhere and put rafters in my ceiling to hang it from. Piece of cake : ~

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You Can Use A Tennis Ball As An Item Holder

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Cody Eriksen
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My dog will lose his mind!! I'd have to mount it like 10 feet high so he doesn't get it!

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#10

Open Sealed Plastic Packaging With A Can Opener

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Holy crap!!! I am going to totally try this...those packages are a bugger to get into. This is genius!!

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#11

Use CD Holder To Hold Your Bagel Sandwich

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i only have 100 CD holder... oh well, i'll just make bigger sandwich then

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Use Frozen Grapes To Chill Your Wine And Stop It From Being Diluted

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Amanda Panda
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this is actually a good one, and also adds to the flavor. I find it works best with Chardonneys.

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You Can Turn Your Old Seatbelts Into A Key Holder

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Jason Pos
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Do you know anyone who has an old seat belt lying around? They normally get sold with your old car.

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You Can Turn An Old Ladder Into A Bookshelf

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Amanda Panda
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They sell "ladder" shelves basically just like this for like $100, easier to make ur own!

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You Can Turn The Crib Into A Table When Children Grow Of It

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You Can Turn An Old Ladder Into A Bookshelf

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Fatemeh
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is silly but I feel that the books are not comfortable in this shelf :|

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You Can Use Bottle Caps To Seal Plastic Bags

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Diane DesAutels
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've seen this great suggestion before. I've got to remember to try it!

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#19

Save Space And Hang More T-Shirts This Way!

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Nita
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Works great until ya take ya shirt off the line and realise the side of ya shirt are now longer than the front and back...

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Fill Any Container That Doesn't Fit In The Sink With A Dustpan

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Remember, water can flow in more than one direction, meaning, prepare for water all over the floor, too. :-/

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You Can Turn Your Old Suitcase Into A Chair

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So cute I love this just need support so you don't break the back leaning on it.

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#23

Keep Your Wrapping Paper Tidy With Toilet Paper Rolls Which Will Keep Them From Unravelling

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Fill Your Water Bottle Half Way, Freeze It On It's Side And Then Fill The Other Half With Water. It Will Keep Your Water Cold For Hours

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You Can Rub A Walnut On Damaged Wooden Furniture To Cover Up Dings

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Use Your Pants Hanger As A Cookbook Holder

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Use A Paper Clip To Help Put On A Bracelet When You Don't Have Anyone Around To Help You

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You Can Make A Key Holder From LEGO

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lego used to sell a keychain holder. i got one before it was discontinued - and i LOVE IT! i wish i could share a pic!

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You Can Use Wine Corks For Planting Succulents Into Them

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You Can Turn Your Redundand Chairs Into A Shelf/Closet Unit

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh boy, one little hook is not going to do the job.

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You Can Convert An Old Piano Into A Fountain

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Cesi Baca
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As if people just have old grand pianos sitting around rotting away. Not a hack. : /

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#37

Use A Hanging Shoe Rack To Store Cleaning Supplies And Keep Them Away From Children

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Finish Your Empty Nutella Jar With Ice Cream

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Tie A Bag Of Vinegar Around A Shower Head, Leave It There Over Night, And It Will Clean Everything Off With No Work

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You Can Turn Your Old Table Into A Dog Bed

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You Can Use Your Sanitary Napkin Package To Keep Your Money Safe From Pickpockets

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Arty
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

mhhh...not sure how it would look it fell for my pocket...as a boy....:P

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#43

Place A Headlight Facing Inwards On A Water Jug For An Ambient Camping Light

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You Can Upcycle Old Colanders By Making Wall Lights Out Of Them

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Gina Kashuk
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Woooooooo I always have an urge to buy another ...now I have a reason to

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#45

Use Binder Clips On Shelves To Maximize All Of The Unused Space In Your Fridge And Freezer

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You Can Turn Your Old Bicycle Into A Sink Stand

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Sigrid Vinter
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Takes up a lot of space, os not very useful, makes cleaning hard.. Why not just sell the bike or donate it to people who send bikes to African countries where they get a second life?

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#50

Use A Staple Remover To Add New Keys To A Key Ring Much Easier

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Use Clothes Pins To Prevent Your Toothbrush From Touching Dirty Counters While Travelling

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those brushes might be the germ catchers... they're too old

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#54

Place A Rubber Band Around An Open Paint Can To Wipe Your Brush On, And Keep Paint Off The Side Of The Can

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You Can Turn Forks Into Coat Hooks

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