Why in the USSR put a cork in the pan lid

Throwing bottle caps is a real crime. They can find many applications. And if you didn’t know about it before, it’s time to reveal some interesting life hacks. Such tricks can definitely help in a difficult situation. Remember, What products from bottle caps can be createdAnd enjoy it.



Use corks from bottles of sparkling drinks can be used to create a variety of crafts. Stands for hot dishes, floats, garlands, interior decoration. Fantasies of craftsmen with golden hands have no limit. But we will advise more practical handmade options. I'm sure you'll need them at home.



Pens of modern boxes can often be held only on honest word. But to fall off - with joy and at the most inopportune time. What do we do then? Agree, not everyone will immediately abandon everything and run to the nearest construction store. Often the boxes remain without new handles. But there is a solution and it is quite simple.

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All you need is a screw, a bottle cork and a screwdriver. Cut the plug so that it in the role of a handle was the most convenient to use. Next, place the screw on the inside of the box, and the cork on the outside. Connect them with a screwdriver. That's all. The new pen took its place of honor. Of course, such a trick is hardly suitable for nightstands and drawers made in a special style. But for an ordinary cabinet, say, in a men's garage - very useful.



© Freepik Knives sharpener with his own hands This time, too, can not do without a cork and screwdriver. It is necessary to screw it into a traffic jam, but not to the end. We leave a screw with a cork inside the screwdriver. You will also need a small amount of polishing paste. It should be applied to the end and on the edges of the cork. This is easy to do if you just scroll the screw with a screwdriver. This novelty will help make all the knives in the kitchen more sharp and shiny. They'll definitely be like new.



© Freepik Bottle stoppers modernize the lids of the pan This trick may be familiar to you, but it should not be mentioned. After all, such an elementary action will definitely make life easier for someone. How so? Enameled pot owners know. Not every such vessel can boast a lid handle that would not heat up during cooking. This is a problem, because you have to use various means to avoid burning your fingers.

The usual cork from a bottle of sweet-hop drink will help get rid of such inconvenience. Just cut it so it fits the size. Place the cork under the handle of the lid and the problem is solved. Your fingers will not be affected by hot water or steam.



© Freepik Crafts made of bottle caps on guard of your safety For such a life hack you will need a lot of traffic jams and a gun with hot glue or super glue. Be especially careful when working with glue. The essence of the craft is that Cut the corks into small circles of the desired width and connect them with each other with glue. Voila! You will get neat, but very stylish cup or plate stands. It looks unusual and pretty. Neither the fingers nor the tablecloth nor the table will be affected.



Options for the use of corks from bottles there is almost an infinite variety. You can easily turn these little things into really useful and useful things. This does not require special tools or special skills. Try it and you will definitely succeed!