Over the years, we have learned of handy hints and nifty ideas that make our life a little easier around the house.
On that note, we present 10 why-didn’t-I-think-of-that ideas that are too clever not to share!
1. Hull strawberries easily by popping and pushing a straw through the core
![](https://aquila-style.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Hull-Strawberrie.jpg)
2. Cleverly disguise any dings and scrapes on your furniture by rubbing a walnut directly over scratches
![](https://aquila-style.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/walnut.jpg)
3. Remove crayon marks off walls and television or computer screens by spraying some WD-40 onto a flannel (use a microfibre soft cloth for your TV and computer screens) before wiping the stains off
![](https://aquila-style.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/wd-40.jpg)
4. When picking an apple for lunch, secure the cut apple with a rubber band to prevent oxidation from forming
![](https://aquila-style.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/rubber-band.jpg)
5. Save time organizing your bedlinen sets by tucking them into one of their own pillowcases
![](https://aquila-style.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/bedlinen-set.jpg)
6. Snap, stick and store away soft toys onto a strip of velcro on the wall
![](https://aquila-style.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/strip-of-velcro.jpg)
7. Putting a stocking over a vacuum hose will trap tiny lost items waiting to be found
![](https://aquila-style.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/stocking-over-a-vacuum-hose.jpg)
8. Reuse clean shower caps by storing shoes when packing for a vacation
![](https://aquila-style.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/storing-shoes.jpg)
9. Transform a cupcake pan into an instant stationery or art and craft stand. Additional tip: Line the bottom of each cup with self-adhesive magnetic stickers to secure them in place
![](https://aquila-style.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Cupcake.jpg)
10. It’s so much easier and even more fun to eat cupcakes out of ice cream cones. No more sticky fingers from peeling off cupcake wrappers – and less wastage!
![](https://aquila-style.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/ice-cream-cones.jpg)
What do you think? Have you tried any of these ideas in the past? Do you have other tips to share?
Let us know at [email protected]!