Racks for canned goods

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Use closet racks as cabinet organizers. Trim the racks to length with a hacksaw and then mount screws to the back side of the face frame to hold the racks in place. The back side of the rack simply rests against the back of the cabinet. Now you can easily find your soup and check the rest of your inventory at a glance.

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Roll paint along the edges for consistent texture

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Corners and areas next to trim that are painted only with a brush have a noticeably different texture than the surrounding paint. To ensure the finished texture will be consistent in these areas, brush on the paint, then immediately roll it out before the paint dries.

Use a 3-in. roller with a nap that’s the same thickness as the roller used for the rest of the wall. Roll as close as you can without bumping the opposite wall or slopping paint onto the trim. Finish brushing on the paint and rolling it out in one area before moving on to the next section.

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Save $900 by keeping your tires at the right pressure

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Surveys show that 50 percent of vehicles have underinflated tires. You can't "eyeball" tire pressure; you have to check it with a tire pressure gauge (less than $5). It's worth your time to check tires monthly, because underinflated tires can cost you about $750 a year in wasted gas. Improper air pressure can wear out your tires twice as fast, costing you an additional $150 a year. The recommended air pressure for your vehicle's tires is on the decal pasted to the driver's door or pillar.

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