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    By Andie Huber

    Life's little problems can sometimes be easily solved with a little ingenuity and some out-of-the-box thinking. Whether you need to sharpen a pair of scissors, fix a scuffed shoe or organize your clutter, here are 13 of our favorite nifty ideas to help get you through 2013.

  • Welcome Matte

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    Mix a little cornstarch with your clear nail polish to get the latest trendy matte finish on your fingernails without buying an entire bottle.

  • Put a Cork In It

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    Keep doors propped open: Cut a wine cork on an angle and wedge it under the door as a doorstop.

  • With the Band

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    Use a wide rubber band between the screw and the screwdriver for extra grip when you've stripped a screw and can't get it out.

  • Smooth Move

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    Fill in scratches on any wood table or floor by rubbing the meat of a walnut, pecan or Brazil nut into the offending mark.

  • On Ice

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    Frozen packets of soy sauce make perfectly sized boo-boo aids or soothing eye relief pads for a rough and puffy morning.

  • A Shoe-In

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    Snag shower caps from hotels and wrap them around the soles of your shoes before putting them in your luggage to keep them from getting your clothes dirty.

  • You've Got Mail

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    Slot letters, bills and other mail things into a traditional toast caddy.

  • Growth Spurt

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    Help flimsy plants stay upright by inserting a chopstick into the soil and lending the main stem some support. Loosely tie a string around the plant and chopstick for an added boost.

  • Filter Results

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    Filter wine easily with a coffee filter when a cork has broken or crumbled into your favorite Merlot.

  • On the Mark

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    In a pinch, fill in a scuffed black heel quickly with a Sharpie marker.

  • Chill Out

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    Instantly organize your desk full of paperclips, pins, rubber bands with ice trays—easily accessible but stylishly out of the way.

  • Make the Cut

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    Sharpen a pair of dull scissors by cutting through aluminum foil that has been folded multiple times.

  • Stuck on You

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    Keep pins and needles together by turning a bar of soap into a pincushion. The soap residue will help the sewing accessories glide easily through fabric for your next project.

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