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20 Incredibly Useful Matchbox Tips from a Century Ago

[related_articles] Source: NYC Public Library Matchbox Tips from 100 Years Ago tips, interesting, baba recommends, historical, life hacks, tips and tricks, matchbox Did you know that matchboxes used to contain a bit of handy advice? Here are 20 tips from our ancestors.

15 Vintage Toys All '60s and '50s Kids Know and Love

Matchbox Cars Source Jack Odell, the co-owner of the British toy company Lesney Products , invented a smaller version of the toy before the company released the first Matchbox Car. 

10 Super-Effective Tips No One Else Will Tell You About

A water-resistant matchbox using a jar If you’re planning a hiking trip for a few days and fear that your matchbox may get wet and become useless, make yourself a new, waterproof box using a small jar. Put all the matches in the jar, and cut out the portion of the box that lights them.

22 Great Household Tips and Secrets You Need to Know

Matchbox for sewing Empty a matchbox or use an old one. Insert some needles, strings, safety pins and buttons that will serve you as an emergency sewing kit for quick fixes!

I Bet that You Never Thought of These Nifty Uses for Mason Jars

Matchbox Source A great idea for the avid organizer. The project at hand is pretty easy and will not only enable you to store your matches, but strike them too. Tip: Cut sandpaper into the shape of the mason jar lid and glue it on.