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Add a Key Ring for Convenience

If your box cutter features a hole in the end, add a key ring. Then you can hang it on your workshop pegboard, so it’s easy to find when you need it.

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Quick Rag Cutter

Like many resourceful DIYers, reader Isaac Richardson cuts up old t-shirts and towels to use as rags in his shop. To speed up the process of creating shop rags, he clamps a sharp utility knife in a bench vise to start cuts before tearing the material into smaller pieces. If you’re careful, you can make the entire cut with the knife, Isaac says.

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Upcycled Blade Disposal Container

You shouldn’t just toss your used utility knife blades into the trash when they’re dull, as they could cut open your garbage bag and cause a mess when you take out the trash. Instead, upcycle an empty spice container like the one shown to contain your used blades. When the container is full, secure the lid and toss the whole works into the trash.

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