What to do with old Tennis Balls
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You may think that tennis balls have no use beyond a court, however that is far from true. Tennis balls can be used in a wide variety of functions around the home. They can provide an easy, cheap and unique decoration.
Protect floor
Tennis balls can be used to protect the floor. You have probably seen people with walkers who had tennis balls attached to the bottom of their walkers. You can also make a hole in a tennis ball and then stick the legs of a chair into the ball. The floor will be less likely to get scratched or scuffed.
Garage car indicator
With a tiny garage that can just fit your car, it is often difficult to know exactly when to stop. A tennis ball can help provide this function. Measure and hang the tennis ball from the ceiling. Put it at a spot that when it gently hits the windshield it is time for you to stop your car. It will prevent you from going too far and hitting your garage.
Holds pencils, mail, phone or change
A tennis ball can be used to hold a wide variety of items. This can be a great novelty item for a desk. You can make a hole in the center of the tennis ball. Then you can fill it with whatever you want. You can use it as a pen or pencil holder. You can use it to hold mail or a phone. It can even hold spare change.
Hold balloons for parties
A tennis ball can serve a practical use at a party, especially one for someone who has a tennis theme or who enjoys tennis. You can cut an x into the ball and tie the balloon string on it. If it needs to be heavier, then put in sand or rocks.
Christmas tree ornament
A tennis ball can make an adorable Christmas tree ornament. You can make a small hole in the tennis ball and insert a bent paper clip or another hook into it. Hang it on the tree. You can also decorate it before you do so with fabric paint, markers or embellishments that are glued on.
Get rid of scuff marks in wood
Tennis balls can also be used to get rid of scuff marks in wood. Simply wipe them over the marks, and they may help.
Opening jars
If you cut a hole in a tennis ball and spread it out, then it can work as an impromptu jar opener.
Do not throw out your old tennis balls because they do not bounce well anymore. Instead put them to work in one of the above methods.