Keep leather from shoes

24.08.2008 1 minute read From Editorial team

If you do a lot of DIY at home, you should remember this tip:

Keep leather from shoes

For DIY enthusiasts, a piece of leather from worn-out shoes is sometimes a great help. Whether as protection when attaching screw clamps or as a base for wobbly chairs: often such a little piece of leather can make the difference – and the best part is: you've saved money on DIY materials again!

Photo by Sabine, meinhaushalt.at

Editorial team

Behind meinhaushalt.at is Sabine Ostheimer. She collects practical household tips here – preferably using natural home remedies instead of pure chemicals –, money-saving ideas for everyday life and tried-and-true tricks from grandma's time. As a twin mom she also writes honestly and without a filter about family life; baking and seasonal table decoration are among her favorite topics. More about the site

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