Are you loading up on healthy superfoods like goji berries, flax seeds, chia seeds and raw nuts to boost your diet? One way to keep these expensive and perishable items safe is to remove them from the packaging they come in. Transfer them to airtight containers like Mason jars or plastic storage containers. Store them in the refrigerator, which stabilizes the oils inside the seeds and nuts and prevent them from spoiling. The best part? Since you can see your ingredients in the fridge, you'll remember to add them to salads, smoothies and other dishes.

Ever use a plastic zip tie to keep cable cords or other items secure? They work because they create a tight closure around the things you're bundling. But did you know they are reusable? You can reopen a cable zip tie by running a sewing needle through the square lock to release the tie. Once it's open, it's like new. Since zip ties can be hard to recycle, this is a simple solution.

It keeps vampires away, so it makes sense that it can keep unwanted insects away, too. If you are looking for a nontoxic pesticide, look no further than your pantry and try garlic powder. The garlic powder kills aphids in the vegetable garden and can also deter other garden pests from invading -- or from coming into your home. Just liberally sprinkle the place you want to keep bug-free. It's completely safe around humans and pets, and you can find large containers of garlic powder in warehouse club stores.