Frame tiles with wood scraps or glue felt pieces to the bottom of the tile to prevent scratching. Chipped coffee mugs Use a chipped or cracked coffee mug to make small windowsill-size planters. Put an old mug near your phone to hold pens and pencils for taking messages. Christmas trees Buy a potted live tree instead of a cut tree for Christmas. Try using it for a number of years before planting it permanently outside.
Coffee filters Buy a reusable metal or cloth coffee filter instead of using paper filters.
Corks Run your dull razor blade through a cork to get a few more shaves out of it. Attach a cork to boat keys so they will float if they end up overboard. Glue wine corks onto wood backing and make your own cork board. Use corks as fish hook holders. Detergent squeeze bottles Use a detergent squeeze bottle to water plants, fill a steam iron, or spot clean the floor.