Hi, this is Megan and you’re watching Five Ways.

Today we’re going to show you how to use an ordinary item in an extraordinary way. Toothpicks!

Tip one, use as screw—temporarily fix your glasses. Slide a toothpick in this screw hole and keep it in place with tape until you can get him fix by a professional.

Tip two, decorate a cake. Prevent mistakes by sketching out letters and flowers in the frosting before you pick up the piping bag.

Tip three, prevent shredded tape. Stick a toothpick at the cut end of tape so you can find in the next time. We know brilliant.

Tip four, fill in small scratches. Next time you have a scratch you want to fill with paint or varnish use a toothpick to spread it out.

Tip five; prevent stove top messes by putting the toothpick between the lid and the pot to let steam out.

My name is Megan and you’re watching Five Ways.