The things we use on a daily basis can often be multi-purpose without us even knowing. Sometimes ordinary things can have many uses if you just get a little creative! Here we have some unexpected uses for everyday items that are pretty genius. We love the bread bin charging station and the up-cycled guitar shelves! Take a look, there could be something on this list that you can benefit from!
Unexpected Uses For Everyday Items
If you’re feeling crafty and have some old belts lying around, you could create a unique chair!
![Unexpected Uses For Everyday Items belt chair](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Unexpected-Uses-For-Everyday-Items-belt-chair.jpg)
To keep your devices organised, you could modify a bread bin to create an awesome charging station!
![Unexpected Uses For Everyday Items breadbox charging station](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Unexpected-Uses-For-Everyday-Items-breadbox-charging-station.jpg)
We love this photography themed lamp! You can see how it was made here.
![Unexpected Uses For Everyday Items camera lamp](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Unexpected-Uses-For-Everyday-Items-camera-lamp.jpg)
A cereal holder works great as a car bin.
![Unexpected Uses For Everyday Items cereal container bin](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Unexpected-Uses-For-Everyday-Items-cereal-container-bin.jpg)
If you’ve got a broken or unused guitar that you want to hold on to, you could transform it into shelving!
![Unexpected Uses For Everyday Items guitar shelf](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Unexpected-Uses-For-Everyday-Items-guitar-shelf.jpg)
For a cool drink that lasts, fill half of your bottle with water and freeze it lying on its side.
![Unexpected Uses For Everyday Items half bottle ice](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Unexpected-Uses-For-Everyday-Items-half-bottle-ice.jpg)
Kinder egg plastic containers are great for storing headphones!
![Unexpected Uses For Everyday Items kinder suprise egg earphones](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Unexpected-Uses-For-Everyday-Items-kinder-suprise-egg-earphones.jpg)
If you struggle with toenail fungus and/or athlete’s foot, mouthwash could help!
![Unexpected Uses For Everyday Items mouthwash fungus](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Unexpected-Uses-For-Everyday-Items-mouthwash-fungus.jpg)
To make an adorable mug cosy, simply cut up a sock!
![Unexpected Uses For Everyday Items mug sock sweater](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Unexpected-Uses-For-Everyday-Items-mug-sock-sweater.jpg)
Soda can tabs work great for hanging things!
![Unexpected Uses For Everyday Items soda can tab](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Unexpected-Uses-For-Everyday-Items-soda-can-tab.jpg)
It’s so simple to create your own sprinkler system. The steps can be found here.
![Unexpected Uses For Everyday Items sprinkler](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Unexpected-Uses-For-Everyday-Items-sprinkler.jpg)
Keep your threads neat and organised by housing them in a shoe box!
![Unexpected Uses For Everyday Items thread spool box](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Unexpected-Uses-For-Everyday-Items-thread-spool-box.jpg)
Tic Tac containers are perfect for holding ribbon!
![Unexpected Uses For Everyday Items tic tac containers ribbon storagr](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Unexpected-Uses-For-Everyday-Items-tic-tac-containers-ribbon-storagr.jpg)
Tongs work really well for juicing lemons and limes!
![Unexpected Uses For Everyday Items tongs citrus juicer](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Unexpected-Uses-For-Everyday-Items-tongs-citrus-juicer.jpg)