This egg carton trick sounds trivial until you try it. Most people throw away the cartons or only use them for seedlings. However, there is a use for them that will save your back and your wallet (especially when grilling or using the fireplace). A little-known but ingenious idea: a homemade, extra-strong fire starter with a long burning time. Why is it so practical?

Regular store-bought fire starters are often full of chemicals, have an unpleasant smell, and cost money. The egg carton version is made from recycled material and burns much longer and more intensely than newspaper. Here’s how (improved recipe): Fill the holes with fuel: Place wood shavings, wood chips, dry moss, or (the best trick) dryer filter dust in each hole of the carton. Seal with wax:

Melt the remains of old candles and carefully pour them into the holes. Application: Simply tear off a section, place it under the wood and light the edge of the cardboard. Result: Such a mug burns with a strong flame for 10 to 15 minutes. This is enough to light even larger logs without having to constantly blow into the flame or use wood shavings. 3 more uses that almost no one uses: Idea: Why try it? Refrigerator organizer: Place an inverted tray in the refrigerator door. Place ketchup and mustard bottles inside with the caps down. They stand securely and the contents are always within reach.

Christmas ornament storage: The perfect size to safely store fragile glass ornaments. Notebook stand: If your notebook overheats, place it on the inverted tray. The cardboard construction ensures passive air circulation underneath. Now what? You may be wondering if this is hygienically safe. Caution: If you use cardboard in the kitchen (e.g. in the refrigerator), make sure it does not contain any broken eggs –

Salmonella is not a myth. For technical purposes (ignition, workshop) it is the best available recycling method. Want to know how to make the best natural calcium fertilizer cocktail for houseplants from eggshells?