Here are some great uses for corks: KEEP CUPBOARDS FROM SLAMMING - The genius trick to ensure your kitchen cabinets don’t make a racket when they close: Create bumpers by slicing a cork into several 1/8”-thick discs, then gluing one inside each door on the top and bottom corners. STABILIZE WOBBLY FURNITURE - If your table tips a bit when you touch it, a cork can help. Just measure the width of the gap that’s creating the problem, then cut a round of cork to the same thickness and glue it to the bottom of the leg. SAFELY STORE KNIVES IN A DRAWER - To ensure no one gets jabbed by the tip of a sharp knife when they reach into the kitchen drawer, cut a slit along the side of a wine cork, then slide the tip of the blade inside. KEEP HOUSEPLANTS HYDRATED - Your plants have been extra thirsty this summer. The trick that can help them get the hydration they need even if you accidentally skip a watering session: Chop up corks in a food processor, then mix the bits into the potting soil (about 8 to 12 corks per plant). The absorbent material will hold in moisture, ensuring your plant has water when needed - plus cork has antimicrobial properties that will help stave off mold growth and help your greenery thrive.
Posted on: Mon, 19 Aug 2013 18:43:17 +0000
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