Clever uses for 'orphan' items!

Not sure what to do with mismatched socks or lids with no bottoms? Our simple tips will give these items—and more—new life!

- Lindsay Bosslett

Tangle-proof cords with an eyeglass case

More than half of adults in the U.S. will misplace or break their sunglasses each year, which leaves a lot of eyeglass cases suddenly unemployed. “Luckily, they make the perfect travel case for small, delicate trinkets like earbuds, cables or even an emergency sewing kit,” says art, parenting and education expert Inez Stanway (MondayMandala.com). “These cases are lightweight yet sturdy, so they protect items while keeping your bag organized.”

Dust your home fast with a stray sock