2. Precision Pouring Take a clean, empty ketchup or sauce bottle and give it a new life as your homemade dressing or pancake mix dispenser. The narrow opening allows for precise pouring, reducing spills and ensuring just the right amount lands on your plate or pan.
3. Build a Vertical Herb Garden If you’re short on space but love to cook with fresh herbs, use hanging plastic bottles as planters to create a vertical herb garden. Cut holes in the sides of the bottles, fill them with potting soil, and plant your favorite herbs like basil, thyme, or parsley. Hang them near a window for a lovely and practical display.
4. Make a Watering Can Poke or drill holes in the cap of a large plastic bottle to transform it into a watering can. It’s perfect for gently watering indoor plants or herb gardens without the need for bulky watering equipment.
5. Craft a Funnel Cut the bottom off of a plastic bottle to create a funnel that’s ideal for transferring liquids or fine-grained ingredients into containers. This is particularly useful for avoiding spills when dealing with messy substances like flour or sugar.
6. Scoop It Up Large milk jugs or juice containers can be cut diagonally to make a useful scoop for pet food, gardening soil, or even for scooping out bath salts. It’s an easy way to keep things neat and tidy around the kitchen and beyond.
