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Home Hacks Everyone Can Use

Every home has its quirks, but a few smart hacks can make daily life smoother, and even a little fun. Take pool noodles, for example. Slice one and place it on walls or doors to prevent dents or slip a piece over a shelf  in garage to stop or soften when opening the car door.  Foam never looked so useful! Magnetic strips aren’t just for knives either. Stick one in the garage for screwdrivers, wrenches, or scissors, or inside a closet for small metal items like keys or clips. Everything stays visible, and digging through junk drawers becomes a thing of the past.

Binder clips are surprisingly versatile tools. They can help keep cords untangled, hold stacks of papers together, and even clip gloves and hats in a closet. A tiny metal clip can have a big organizational impact. 

Zip ties are also very useful for tasks like hanging sign riders and organizing computer wires. Velcro works wonders too;  my favorite ...you can attach it to the TV remotes, so they stick to the coffee table or inside a drawer. This way, everything stays in place, no more searching and nothing gets lost.

 

Let’s not overlook the magic of WD-40. A quick spray can silence a squeaky hinge, make turning a key in door locks easier, remove sticker residue from glass or metal, and help loosen a stubborn zipper on a jacket or bag. It’s one of those versatile products that every household depends on like a little blue-and-yellow superhero.

Finally, there’s the infamous toothpaste trick. Some people swear a dab of white toothpaste can hide tiny nail holes. I’m not advising you to do it, but it is definitely done! It’s one of those cheeky hacks people admit only when they’re among friends, and it always gets a laugh.

Small hacks like these don’t just make your home run smoother—they make life easier, smarter, and a whole lot more fun. What are some of your favorite home hacks?

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Margaret Rome
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Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc - Walhalla, SC
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc.
 

What a fun and practical post, Margaret! 🏡✨ I love how you’ve shown that simple, everyday items can solve common household annoyances. The pool noodle and Velcro ideas are brilliant—and so easy to implement! It’s amazing how a few creative tweaks can make home life smoother and more organized. Thanks for sharing these clever hacks!

 
 
Nov 04, 2025 10:05 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518 

It's great to see you. It's truly enjoyable when common items can be used simply. I also like the uses of Velcro especially for remotes.

Nov 04, 2025 05:06 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Margaret I have my personal home hack guy Gary who manages all that little stuff and I am a happy gal!   You should see his 'man cave garage'.  OMG it's over the top organized and very cool.  I call it his bourbon bar albeit he doesn't drink bourbon!

Nov 04, 2025 10:08 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

I asked Mr Wonderful and he says.......now that the weather is cooling down that gives me a chance to spruce up the garage so please no photos till I do so!!  

Nov 06, 2025 08:57 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Anna "Banana" Kruchten

I would love to see your home hacks guy's garage. That would make a good post if you got permission to share!

Nov 04, 2025 05:10 PM
GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

Love these tips Margaret. Thanks for sharing and enjoy your Taco Tuesday and have a productive week! Bill

Bill Salvatore, Realtor- Arizona Elite Properties

 

Nov 04, 2025 10:47 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Thanks, GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore 

Nov 04, 2025 05:11 PM
Ellie McIntire
Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate - Ellicott City, MD
Luxury service in Central Maryland

Love these clever hacks, Margaret! 🏡✨ Simple, smart, and so useful—especially the pool noodle and Velcro ideas!

Nov 04, 2025 01:38 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Hi Ellie McIntire, Good to see you, and glad you like them.

Nov 04, 2025 05:12 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good evening Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400 ,

You have provided us with so many wonderful hacks for around the house! Binder clips have endless uses. I use them on my tube of toothpaste to clip the end as I use the tooth paste! I hate a tube where the end isn't rolled up as the tooth paste is used. A binder clip is perfect!

Nov 04, 2025 06:13 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Hi Dorie Dillard Austin TX,

Clever way to use binder clips. But there are toothpaste tubes that don't require being rolled up. 

Nov 05, 2025 12:26 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Margaret - a seasoned homeowner is often "seen" with his/her "bag" of tricks. Just in case and just because.  

Nov 05, 2025 03:52 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Michael Jacobs

And I would enjoy seeing more of those bags of tricks.

Nov 05, 2025 12:27 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Margaret... excellent (and fun) suggestions. I've always got WD-40 in my house and my car, as well as binder clips of all sizes (amazing how many ways they come in handy).

Nov 05, 2025 05:26 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Nina Hollander, Broker, Good to see you! 

Sometimes, our posts just need to be fun.

Nov 05, 2025 12:28 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Those are excellent tips. I might have to use the magnetic strip one for my workshop. I hadn't thought of that.

Nov 05, 2025 05:35 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Kat Palmiotti, Glad you can use that tip!

Nov 05, 2025 12:29 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I have seen these hacks before, and they are certainly valuable!  The toothpaste hack reminds me of the video Ray Henson did with regard to filling nail holes.

Nov 05, 2025 06:06 AM
Brian England

I don't have a link, but it should be on his blog Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400 and since he is in Thailand right now, he likely isn't checking into the Rain, haha.

Nov 05, 2025 12:47 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Hey Brian England, Would love to see that video. Do you have a link?

 

Nov 05, 2025 12:30 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

I tried to find it on his blog without success. Thanks, Brian England 

Nov 05, 2025 12:50 PM
Brian England

I think I remember Candice A. Donofrio saying that she saw the video posted on his X account, so if you are on X, then perhaps you can find it there.  I will look for it now, and if I find it, I will post the link to it here so that it will be easier for you to find.

Nov 05, 2025 01:52 PM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

This post was such a treat, Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400! I never thought pool noodles and binder clips could be this clever—thanks for sharing these gems that make everyday life feel a little more doable and a lot more fun 😊. Your tips are practical, playful, and just what we didn’t know we needed!

Nov 05, 2025 12:10 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Good afternoon, Lew Corcoran 

Just a few tips that we didn't know we needed.

Nov 05, 2025 12:32 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Margaret I already use several of these things and they work great and are cheap. 

Nov 05, 2025 03:23 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

George Souto

Inexpensive and they work... what a great combination.

Nov 10, 2025 08:12 AM