Out of hundreds of clever ideas, these are some favorite new uses for old things. These particular upcycling hacks solve several household problems and use things like rubber bands in dynamic ways. So put them to the test around the house, and you’ll be amazed by what a little ingenuity can do. Courtesy of reader Linda Winterhoff of Williamsburg, Virginia Courtesy of reader Peggy Gilchrist of Zanesville, Ohio Note: This is not a childproof method for storing your pills. Don’t try this if you have small children who rummage through your purse.