10 Handy Things You Can Do With a Wire Hanger

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So you know that wire hangers only lead to heartache when used for clothes, creating lumps and bumps in the worst places. But, you're likely to have a treasure trove of these puppies sitting around awaiting their fate at trash day. Instead, make use of your hoard with these helpful tips.

1. Declog a drain.

Simply unwind the neck and fold the hook tighter to create a slim snake that gets the gunk out.

2. Support a feeble plant.

Limp stems can lean on a "trellis" made by an unwound hanger inserted into the dirt.

3. Make a wreath.

Shape the wire hanger into a circle, then get crafty. See Rustic Pig Design's tutorial for making this scrap fabric wreath.

4. Skim debris off pools.

Keep bird baths, swimming pools, and other water features clean with a skimmer you make by shaping the hanger into a circle and stretching pantyhose over it.

5. Corral flip flops.

Compress the ends of the hanger, then bend up in a hook shape. Or, follow Epbot's instructions for a slightly prettier option.

6. Fight static cling.

Run a wire hanger across two clinging pieces of fabric to break the static bond (this also works on your hair!)

7. Roast marshmallows.

Oh Happy Day

With this tutorial from Oh Happy Day, the wrong end of a wooden spoon becomes a campfire staple with the help of a twisted hanger.

8. Store magazines.

Simply shape the bottom of the hanger into a square, then fold to create a nook for magazines. Hang it from an adhesive hook next to your bed, or wherever you like to catch up on reading.

9. Have fun with bubbles.

Stretch the hanger into an oval shape, then dip in the bubble mix for an afternoon activity with the kiddos.

10. Hang a picture with ease.

In this tutorial, a sharp end of a snipped wire hanger helps you mark the wall so you can hang frames right on the first try.

From: Good Housekeeping US

By Brie Dyas