111. Tennis Balls

Best Place to Purchase: Amazon, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Walmart
Average Product Price: $5-$15 per canister*
If you’ve ever been in an elementary school, chances are that you’ve seen tennis balls on the legs of chairs, tables, and whatever other furniture is in the building. That is because linoleum floor is very easy to scratch (particularly if there are a bunch of kids running around), and tennis balls prevent the bases of table and chair legs from leaving marks.

Tennis Balls As Floor Protectors @u/RaeADropOfGoldenSun / Reddit.com
To protect your floors, take tennis balls and poke holes in them using an awl or something else sharp. Fit the hole to the circumference of the chair leg and place the ball onto the leg. It won’t be the most photogenic of solutions, but it will keep your floor scratch-free.

112. Olive Oil

Best Place to Purchase: Costco, Walmart, local grocery stores
Average Product Price: $3-$7 per container*
When you think of wood polish, you might think of the jars and bottles of oil soap that you buy at the grocery store or hardware store. While those can do the job, they’re not as eco-friendly or inexpensive as using olive oil (100% organic preferred).

Olive Oil As Furniture Polish ©aerogondo2 / Shutterstock
Olive oil is a condiment you likely already have in your pantry. The fatty acids in the olive oil will bring out the natural shine of the wood. To use, take a cloth and work the olive oil into the furniture, really getting it into the wood grain. Leave the oil for ten minutes to let the wood absorb it. After ten minutes, wipe any excess off with a clean, dry cloth.

113. Vaseline

Best Place to Purchase: Amazon, drugstores, Walmart
Average Product Price: $14.99 for a 13oz. jar from Walmart*
Another DIY solution for around-the-home fixes involves Vaseline, yet another item that you probably have lying around somewhere. Squeaky door hinges can be super irritating, and if you have a hinge that squeals whenever you open or close the door, you definitely will want to fix it, ASAP.

Vaseline Hack @StayAtHomeMum/Pinterest
If you’re short on WD-40, a little Vaseline or petroleum jelly will do the trick. Work a liberal amount to of the jelly into the hinge. It should adhere well, so it won’t run or make a mess like other lubricants. Obviously, if you want a permanent solution, you’ll have to remove and replace the hinge.

114. Lipstick

Best Place to Purchase: Mac, Sephora, Target, Ulta
Average Product Price: $5-$80, depending on brand*
Picture the scene. You’re getting ready for a night out when you realize that you’ve suddenly run out of blush. If you need a little pep in your cheeks and highlighter won’t cut it, this can be disastrous for your look. To salvage it, you might need to get creative.

Lipstick as Rouge ©Africa Studio / Shutterstock
Lipstick can double as a cream blush on your cheeks. Best of all, it’ll be long-lasting. Pink or light red lipsticks work the best, and you’ll want to start out with a small amount and blend it in well. Be careful doing this too often, as Skincare.com says that repeating this hack daily could cause acne.

115. Eggshells

Best Place to Purchase: Costco, local grocery stores
Average Product Price: $1.48 per dozen*
If you don’t want to trash your eggshells and have somewhat of a green thumb, you can use them as seed starters. You will first need to rinse out the cracked eggshells before using them. Then, arrange them into a paper egg carton. Fill each shell with soil and place a few seeds into the egg-pots.

Eggshells As Seed Starters @ausobn / Pinterest
Follow the seed’s particular sowing instructions. According to Pete and Gerry’s, some seeds work better than others in eggshells. Smaller plants, such as oregano, basil, thyme, and some flowers, are great plants with which to start your eggshell garden. Make sure to place the carton where it will get plenty of light, such as on a windowsill, if the plants are sun-thirsty.

116. Car Headrest

Best Place to Purchase: Depends on the car
Average Product Price: $100-$800 to replace a headrest*
Hopefully, the day will never come when you need this knowledge. Car headrests are a part of the car we often overlook. They’re just sort of there, and they barely get any focus (the infotainment center and heat warmers tend to take all the shine).

Car Head Rest @travelerdoor / Pinterest
However, these headrests could save your life one day in a worst-case-scenario situation. If you’re in an accident and trapped in the car, removable headrests can be detached and used to shatter your car windows. This could especially come in handy if your car goes off the road and is submerged into water. The headrests are a blunt object that will break the window, if you slam them hard enough against the glass.

117. Talcum Powder

Best Place to Purchase: Drugstores, Amazon
Average Product Price: $3-$9 per container*
Most of us love the beach. The sun, surf, and sand provide a relaxing way to take off the edge of work and stress. One downside to the beach is the fact that sand gets everywhere. This goes double if you have kids. Getting the sand off everyone before you get in the car can be a nightmarish, lengthy process.

Talcum Pawder To Remove Sand @luciadam5470 / Pinterest
Use talcum or baby powder to remove stubborn sand that won’t come off just by brushing. Air dry after you get out of the water, brush off, and then apply the powder to wherever sand is sticking. The talcum powder will soak up remaining moisture, loosening the sand from your skin.

118. Scissors

Best Place to Purchase: Amazon, Williams-Sonoma, Sur La Table
Average Product Price: $34.95* (Dreamfarm on Amazon)
You don’t need a fancy pair of pizza-cutters to cut your pizza. Believe or not, pizzerias are now wielding a far more commonplace tool to cut everyone’s favorite guilty pleasure. Scissors can be used to cut pizza quickly and easily.

Scissors to Cut Pizza @jon collier / flickr.com
Pizza scissors are specifically designed for pizza, but you can use regular scissors as well (just make sure they are clean). Food shears are actually rooted in Italian cooking traditions, according to Food and Wine. The scissors allow chefs to cut the pizza without disturbing the meat, cheese, sauce, and delicious toppings. You can buy a pair of Dreamfarm Scizza Stainless Steel Pizza Scissors on Amazon for $34.95.

119. Old Newspapers

Best Place to Purchase: Drug stores, kiosks
Average Product Price: $1-$3*
Weeds are the bane of every gardener’s existence. It seems like, the second you turn around, there a weed is, poking its head out of the dirt. Newspapers can help make weed-control far easier. Using newspaper mulch prevents weeds from growing, as they cannot grow under the paper.

Old Newspapers For Weed Control @Stukadog / Pinterest
To use, take sheets of newspaper and tear slits in them so that mulch can fit around your plants. Fit the plant into the slit in the newspaper, and then cover it with a layer of hay. The hay will provide further weed control while weighing down the newspaper and preventing it from flying away.

120. The Holes On Converse

Best Place to Purchase: Nike, Converse
Average Product Price: $50-$150 per pair*
Converse shoes are some of the most iconic, easy-to-recognize pieces of footwear in America. Since the brand was bought by Nike years ago, it has exploded, and it seems like almost everyone owns a pair of Converse. Millions have been sold since the brand’s inception, and the brand works hard to trademark their classic canvas look.

The Holes On Coverse @cindybrooks435619 / Pinterest
If you own a pair of Converse, you might have noticed that there are extra holes near the soles of the shoes. These soles are there to increase your foot support, as you can thread laces through the holes to prevent a sprained ankle. The holes also provide ventilation when not in use, allowing air to circulate through to your feet.