These simple DIY hacks solve dozens of annoying daily troubles. Pack fragile mugs safely with…

Stop packing fragile mugs with messy bubble wrap. Cut a slot down a plastic bottle, slide the cups inside and screw the cap tight. When your lotion tube seems empty, getting the leftover cream out can be tricky. Snip off the top, scoop what you need and slide the cut end over like a cap to keep it fresh. Tired of messy glue drips ruining your projects? Wedge a small piece of sponge into the bottle nozzle and it glides across surfaces like a smooth roller with zero mess. When making a custom photo plaque, protecting the print can be tricky. Spread white glue, smooth plastic wrap across, trim the edges when dry and you've got a water resistant keychain. Never spill sticky drinks while pouring into a narrow jar. Rest a spoon flat across the glass rim and the liquid guides smoothly down without splashing a single drop. Need a quick steam rack in a pinch? Interlock four metal spoons across the skillet to elevate your plate. Add water and steam perfectly. Struggling with wet food scraps clogging your sink? Melt drainage holes through an old plastic container. Thread a ribbon through, hang it over the faucet and strain leftovers cleanly. Never risk your neck climbing ladders for a high light bulb. Rubber band four plastic spoons around a pole, reach up, give it a twist and it lights right up. When removing a frozen faucet without a pipe wrench, turning it can be tricky. Wrap rope tight around The base insert two screwdrivers and twist with massive leverage. Tidy up loose extension cords easily. Slide a bottle neck over the coiled cable, heat shrink it tight and hang it on the wall. Tie this quick loop around a tree, pull it tight and it never slips.