Re-use a wet-wipes container to store plastic bags.

Pump up the volume by placing your iPhone or iPod in a bowl. The concave shape amplifies the music.

Find tiny lost items like earrings by putting a stocking over the vacuum hose.

Use egg cartons to separate and store your Christmas decorations.

Turn your muffin pan upside down, bake cookie-dough over the top and voila, you have cookie bowls for fruit or ice-cream.

Microwave your own popcorn in a plain brown paper bag. Much healthier and cheaper than the packet stuff.