Bet You Didn't Know: You've Been Using These Mega-Popular Items All Wrong

5. Paper Clips

The best places to buy are Amazon and Dollar stores. *Recall that we mentioned that paper clips may be used as phone stands? The average product price is between $1 and $3 per pack. It turns out that you can use them to hold your plates upright as well. Four paper clips and a thick, durable rubber band are required. First, expand each of the four clips to their full length by stretching them out.

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DIY Plate Stands Using Paper Clips @Eli131163/Pinterest Flip the dish over. Glue the clips to the plate, two on each side. Using the rubber band, wind it through each of them to create a square. This device ensures that the plate will be slightly raised off your table when you turn it over again.

6. Pillow Cases

The best places to buy include Bed Bath & Beyond, Walmart, and Amazon. Product Price on Average: $10–$15* It's easy to overlook the little things that make home feel so comfortable while you're on the go. You may just throw your soiled clothing into the hamper at the end of the day when you get home. Since there isn't a hamper on the road, you have to repackage your soiled clothes in your suitcase.

Using Pillowcases as Portable Laundry Bags Photographer/Shutterstock © Jpeg Taking a pillowcase (or two, depending on how much clothing you have and how long you'll be gone) is an easy option. After wearing your clothing, tuck it away in the pillowcase and fasten the top with a rubber band. The worn-out, filthy clothing will be kept apart.