What do Solo cups, coat hangers, old television antennas, and coin ridges have in common? They’re all popular household items that conceal sophisticated tricks and secrets in our daily lives. When properly repurposed, these items will address a variety of household issues. After all, we’re all spending a lot of time at home right now, so why not take advantage of it? Here are 40+ commonplace products, hacks, and gadgets that can save you time and money while also surprising you with a cool hidden purpose you didn’t know about!
Arrow on Gas Gauge
This shows whether the gas cap for the driver is on the left or right side of the car. Most customers don’t need an alert after filling up their tank once or twice with a new vehicle because they know which side of the gas station to pull into. If you fail to look for the arrow the next time you rent a car, you’ll be embarrassed when you try to top up your tank and discover the cap is on the opposite side.