Who says a pool is just for swimming in? If you want to do other things like playing a game of cards or just need something to put your things on so they don't sink, then you'll need a floating table top. But why buy one when you make your own for cheap?

The thing about most spray bottle designs is that there's always that last bit of juice right at the bottom that gets wasted because the straw can't reach it. But with some simple modifications, you can easily make sure it spritzes its way down to that last drop.

Want to keep your ties from wrinkling? Then consider rolling them up and storing them in a basket or a drawer instead of hanging them on a rack. Household weblog Tales and Tips from a Real-Life Housewife reports that this method keeps your ties neatly pressed and easier to access than hanging them from a normal clothes hanger.

Are your kitchen appliances looking a little grimy lately, or maybe you're having problems buffing out those splatters after cooking last night's dinner? Instead of sticking them into the dishwasher, try grabbing a pinch of cream of tartar. 

Nothing is more refreshing on a hot summer's day than a glass of fresh cool watermelon juice, But what if you don't happen to have a blender or juicer at home?  Instructables user Miss Cabbit demonstrates how you can still enjoy a pitcher of tasty juice using an electric drill, a coat hanger, a mesh strainer, and a chilled watermelon.

Whoever came up with the design for toothpaste tubes must have not been that concerned about waste. How else can you explain why it's so difficult to squeeze out the extra toothpaste that tends to sit at the bottom of the tube?

Did you phone just text you to tell you you're running out of milk? No, it's not a crazy dream but an actual concept device in the works:

Presenting Milkmaid, a unique home appliance that's been hailed as the "smart milk jug". This winning concept was a real hit at the GE and Quirky contest.

While the real pros don't really need a paper towel to frost a cake, you can still achieve the same look to make yours appear as though you ordered it from a fancy cake shop. Observe as Youtube user littledelightsinlife demonstrates how you can achieve that perfectly smooth, professional look using a paper towel and a steady hand (skip to the 7:15 mark):

Where would we be without eggs? Besides whipping up a nice omelette or using them for making yummy desserts, the shells that they come in also have a variety of uses, some of which are not so conventional. Check out this handy guide below for some pretty unusual yet useful ways to recycle those eggshells:

These cutesy hangers made from modified tennis balls are a great way to keep your miscellaneous items from going missing. Shared by Redditor IAMmojo, all you need is a tennis ball, a marker, a penknife and a spare suction cup.