Uses for Wine Corks
After enjoying a bottle of wine, you may wonder what to do with that collection of wine corks sitting in a bowl on the kitchen counter. Or you may be trying to find economical alternatives to common household items. In either case, give those wine corks a new purpose with some creative inspiration. Does this Spark an idea?
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Cabinet Door Pads
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Glue thin slices of cork to the inside of cabinet doors to silence the noise when closing them.
Chair Leg Sliders
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Use thin slices of cork glued to the bottom of chair legs to allow them to slide easily without scratching the floors.
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Craft Projects
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Save multiple corks to piece together cute craft projects, such as wreaths or trivets.
Doorstop
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Cut a cork in half and push one half under the door to keep it propped open or securely closed.
Knife Rest
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Glue several corks together side by side and place in a drawer. Secure the knives, blade side down, in the crevices to protect their quality and your fingers.
Pincushion
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Push pins and needles into a cork as an alternative to a pincushion.
Sanding Block
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Wrap a piece of sandpaper around a cork and use it to smooth over rough spots in small nooks and crannies.
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