Seven tricks to avoid losing your TV remote

Method 2: store the remote control in toys and pockets

In essence, this is the same organizer, only soft and cozy. And if you match it to your interior, it’s also stylish.

Soft pillow

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It’s easy to sew such an owl, cat or even giraffe pillow yourself. Here's a good video tutorial.

It’s not difficult to make a convenient organizer for a sofa, if you have the desire. Minimalistic black pockets, stylish denim pockets or, for example, in the shape of a fluffy lamb look great.

Pockets for the sofa

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If plush toys aren't your thing, try making pillows with pockets for your remote control, phone, and other small items. Or sew pockets made of suitable material onto sofa cushions.

Pillows with pockets for the remote control

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Working materials

Any wood is suitable for manufacturing, but it is better to use durable hardwoods. Parts List:

front strap 30*7.5 cm;
back board 30*12.5 cm;
central bar 30*10 cm;
sidewalls 30*10 cm;
board for the bottom 30*10 cm;
plywood;
screws;
metal or wooden rods;
varnish;
brush;
a circular saw;
sandpaper;
construction adhesive;
screwdriver

Method 3: turn a pillow into a remote control

This interesting gadget is called Remote Pillow and solves the problem of losing the remote control once and for all. Because it is the remote control that can be used to control almost all types of TV, DVD and satellite TV receivers - the cozy velor pillow contains codes for more than 500 remote control devices. Channels are switched with a simple click of the pincushion button. Battery operated. Sold on Amazon and eBay.

Remote Pillow costs approximately 1300–2000 rubles.

All that remains is to decide where to store such a remote control. If you have a lot of throw pillows, this could be a problem.

Assembly of elements

Stepping 5-7 cm upward from the bottom of the sidewalls, screw the bottom board, install the back part along the lower edge of the sidewall, attach the central partition, placing it on the bottom, place the apron flush with the bottom of the sidewalls.

It turns out that the front and back parts will cover the hiding place.

Method 7: Buy a fashionable gadget

Of course, there is another way to find the remote control, phone, keys or even a cat in the house. You need to glue a special plastic Stick-n-Find sensor to the object, which transmits information via Bluetooth to the locator installed in the phone.

Stick-n-Find costs about 3,000 rubles, the set includes two sensors, two key fobs and instructions.

Another similar gadget, Pixie Point, is also a set of key fobs and tags and a special application for a smartphone. Key rings are attached to objects, and notifications are sent to your phone about where they are located. In my opinion, a very beautiful solution.

In addition, the Pixie Point app allows you to create virtual zones. This feature helps you not to forget necessary things in different places. For example, you got out of the car and left your wallet on the seat - the program will warn you about this. But if you forget your phone somewhere, nothing will help you.

One package of four key rings costs about 6,600 rubles.

What ways do you know not to lose the remote control? Tell us about the most unexpected places you found a TV remote control or phone.

Preparing parts

Cut the stand elements and sand them with sandpaper until smooth. Cut off the corners on the sides. The partitions of the product from the back to the front go in height from larger to smaller; accordingly, cut the sidewalls at the angle of the running partitions.

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Formation of a cache

Cut the plywood to fit the area of the bottom of the stand. Make two small bars - you can make them from a board by sawing off two parts from the end. These parts should not be attached with self-tapping screws, since a smart wife may guess that the screws are screwed in in the wrong place.

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In this case, glue will help. Glue two pieces of wood to the plywood so that they fit tightly between the sides. Plywood with two bars forms the second bottom of the stand for remote controls, so it should be without cracks when closed.

POCKET FOR REMOTE CONTROLS

The pocket for remote controls is a convenient and practical thing. Why not knit it with knitting needles?

Materials

Yarn Sensations Casual Boucle (88% acrylic, 12% polyamide/nylon) 250 m / 100 g (yarn A - section-dyed) 2 skeins

Yarn Patons Beehive Baby Chunky (70% acrylic, 30% polyamide/nylon) 110 m / 100 g (yarn B - plain) 2 skeins

Description

Place Yarn A and Yarn B together. Cast on 33 stitches.

Row 1: Knit all stitches

Row 2: Purl all stitches

Row 3: Knit all stitches

Row 4: Purl all stitches

Row 5: Knit all stitches

Row 6: K3, purl to last 3 stitches, k3.

Repeat rows 5 and 6 until you reach 90 cm or the required length.

The part should be long enough to hang on the armrest and, on the other hand, be fixed between the seat cushions.

Finish by knitting a row on the wrong side.

Cut yarn B. Keep yarn A.

Using yarn A, knit 11, p 11, k11 in three plys.

Next row: P11, k11, p11. Continue knitting in this way for 15 cm.

Next, knit 1 x 1 (k1, p1 to end) for 5 rows or 2.5 cm.

Turn the piece made with yarn A outward and use a tapestry needle to sew it on both sides.

Sew three stitches along the knit stitch row to create three pockets.

Using Yarn B, sew long seam stitches forward with a decorating needle.

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DIY remote control holders

Remotes always disappear somewhere, and it's annoying. Meanwhile, there are more and more of them, since remote control is now found in air conditioners, televisions, music systems, speakers and even chandeliers. To solve the problem, you can make your own wall holder.

Velcro holder

This option will require the most accessible materials:

textile Velcro, which is sold in a fabric store - 1.5 cm wide;
scissors;
double sided tape;
surface degreasing agent - for example, white spirit.

On sale there is Velcro already with an adhesive back side. If you can get one, you don't need tape.

The holder is made in just a few minutes:

Choose a convenient place on the wall or furniture where the remote control is always at hand, but does not interfere with movement and is inaccessible to children and pets.
Measure and cut 3–4 cm on double-sided tape.
Separate the parts of the Velcro.
If the wall is tiled, it must first be degreased, as well as the back surface of the remote control.
Glue double-sided tape to both surfaces. Remove the top protective strip.
Velcro is attached to the tape.

The wall holder is ready. This method is convenient because the tape is almost invisible on the wall, especially if you choose its color correctly.

If the surface is wooden, laminate, lining, then use mounting brackets and small nails to fix the Velcro. This installation is more reliable. To help the remote control hold better, you can attach adhesive tape to the top and bottom of the case.

Hook and loop

Another option is to use a universal hook and loop set. In addition to this, you will need:

degreaser;
double sided tape;
superglue or a screwdriver with a metal drill - if you need to fix the structure more securely on the wall.

The loop is attached to the wall in the chosen way. If double-sided tape is used, wipe the surface with white spirit.
The plate with the hook is fixed on the back wall of the remote control, having also pre-treated the contact area.

Other ideas in the photo

Pockets for the remote control are sewn and knitted, turning the accessory into an asset to the interior. Souvenir slippers are also an original storage option.

With a little time and money, you can make a compact and practical place to store various remote controls. Now they won't get lost all the time.

Every room needs a piece of furniture where you can store things. The search and arrangement of such elements usually does not go smoothly. Sometimes it’s really easier to do what you need with your own hands.

A secret place for books and magazines can be built between the head of the bed and the wall.

Stands for lids and plates are suitable for storing women's handbags.

Remote controls can be hung on the wall using Velcro.

It's easy to hang storage baskets on the patch panel.

Some drawers can also be kept suspended, which will free up some space in the closets.

This dirty laundry basket will take up very little space.

Like these toothbrush holders made from PVC pipes.

You can hang a lot of everything you need on the bathroom curtain bar.

You need to make good use of every corner.

Hanging shoe storage systems are also suitable for toilet paper.

Both his and her things will always be in place with such a board.

You can even store books in such boxes.

Lego constructors will help you keep your desk tidy.

Some things can have very unexpected uses.

An open cabinet on wheels makes a great portable station for a variety of hobbies.

The already mentioned PVC pipes are also useful in a garage or shed.

The spice rack has acquired a new function.

You can store toys in the fruit basket.

A very simple but convenient way to store toothbrushes.

This is such an easy solution to immediately free up a lot of space in your closet.

And one more idea for a patch panel: you can build a convenient box out of it.

The paper holder is very convenient for storing a hair dryer.

Thanks to large paper clips, the wires will not get tangled.

Shelves near the ceiling will save a lot of space.

You can buy a small but multifunctional shelf from Ikea.

In such a box, New Year's garlands will not get tangled.

If you place the washing machine and dryer on a shelf, it will be more convenient to use them.

Such hooks will greatly facilitate the use of foil and cling film.

Another idea for storing bags is a wine bottle holder.

Towels can be hung on the door.

Spacious shelves for books can be easily made with your own hands.

Regular shower curtain bars make it easy to keep your shoes in order.

It turns out that the diameter of almost all bottles is ideal for bracelets.

Pipe fittings can be used to store hair styling tools.

An easy way to stack logs for the fireplace, and also on wheels.

Spices will always be at hand if you hang them on a magnet.

And finally, an idea for a clean and tidy playroom.

Thanks for the good advice! Some ideas are completely simple at first glance, but why didn’t they come to mind before, because everything is so obvious! I especially liked the “basket” for laundry – this option really saves space in already tiny bathrooms. And the thought of using a curtain rod in the bathroom for any other purpose never occurred to me. Need to try.

I am simply delighted with the use of almost all available material for the right purposes. After all, almost all of this material goes into the trash, but how much benefit can it bring to the house? I really liked the idea of storing handbags in a plate holder - perfect solution! Or, using a children’s Lego construction set for a computer desk is just a discovery for me, because the parts from the construction set are constantly lying under my feet and I’m already tired of throwing it in the trash, but here is such an interesting use - my applause! I’ll definitely keep half of the ideas in my piggy bank for home use! Thanks to the author for such a useful and interesting collection.

I already use some of these tips. I picked it up somewhere. But to attach the controls to the cabinet with Velcro! Here you have won me over. How many times have I been looking for a simple and reliable way to find a place for the TV remote control and trying to figure out where I can put the gamepads away so as not to trip over them? I applaud. Standing. Really necessary and invaluable advice.

It’s so good that there is the Internet! Where would I learn so many useful and necessary things, who would show and tell me. Many thanks to the author of this article for providing photos of interesting topics. Anyone can make a unique design with their own hands, please. Here's how to use every corner of your home.

Tutorial for Making an Owl Pillow

To sew a soft sofa item in the shape of a bird, you need to stock up on tools and supplies for the job. Creativity begins with a pattern - you can make it yourself from an old newspaper, a sheet of Whatman paper, or use ready-made forms. The material for the pillow shell will be any fabric found in the house, and to design the outline of the owl, felt, leather, etc. are used. Tools - needle, pins, scissors, sewing machine. Other items: buttons, beads, colored threads, pencil, glue, padding polyester as a filler.

Original and cheerful pillows are a fashionable and stylish interior detail.

Fabric base

Before sewing owl pillows with your own hands, patterns are made for each part of the body and bird's head. The base for the body is chosen from dense, preferably denim, fabric. The muzzle, beak, and eyes are made from felt of different colors. Work order:

They designate one of the halves of the body with the front, drawing the head and stomach on it.
The bird's beak and eyes are glued or sewn on. If adhesive is used, the operation can be performed after the shell has been filled.
Connect the front and back parts of the pillow with a seam.

Felt shell

Felt is a dense woolen material for making hats and toys. The colors are bright and different. To sew felt blanks, use a “forward needle” stitch: skips, stitches alternate at an equal distance. Manufacturing techniques:

colored details on felt sheets are fixed with pins;
a knot of thread is hidden between the patch and the base;
An alternative option for attaching the eyes and beak to the shell is gluing.

The owl toy pillow will perfectly highlight your design with its modern style.

Tip: maintain a distance of 5 mm between the eye circles.

A tail is sewn onto the back of the body. The felt body is sewn together, stuffed with filler through the opening left, after which the hole is sewn up.

Sewing a cushion for the head

The owl pillow can be of any size and perform various functions. It all depends on the imagination of the craftsmen and the materials at hand. The prepared parts are sewn together with a machine using a zigzag seam (for appliqués).

You can experiment with the color palette, volume, texture.

Life-size image of a feathered creature

The standard pillow size is 50x70 cm, but the dimensions of the decorative headboards can be any size. Owls are small - up to 200 mm in height, large - 0.7-0.8 m.

In any case, the natural size of the bird will be respected.

Hint: a pillow in the shape of a couple of owls will be within the recommended standard of 5x70.

pillow toy

The toy owl pillow is made for a child - you can play with it and take it to bed before bed. Patterns are taken from the Internet, the designs are transferred to the fabric, and the details are cut out.

A bright, soft and functional owl pillow will surely please your child.

Sew on the beak, wings, eyes. Buttons are used to imitate pupils. Sew the halves together with the right side inward, leaving an opening in the upper part for inserting the filler. The last step is to sew up the hole.

Side for a baby crib

An owl-shaped pillow can serve as a kind of fence inside a crib: its cylindrical shape contributes to this. To make the side, cotton fabric is used as the base. The material should be selected in bright colors.

Don't stick to anatomical accuracy. A DIY owl pillow will look better if it is made in a playful manner.

The manufacturing process is no different from sewing owl pillows for other purposes. You can fill the shell with pieces of foam rubber or down.

It is better to use dense fabrics; they hold their shape and create a realistic image of the animal.

Developmental headrest for children

A pillow made in the shape of an owl can be improved by adding a pillowcase with developmental elements sewn on top. Their forms depend on the age of the children: the interests of a 2-3 month old baby differ from the desires of a three year old child.

The work process will take very little time, but the result will be an excellent product that will decorate the interior of the children's room.

The pillowcase is made using the same patterns as the owl's body. Developmental objects are chosen in different shapes: circle, square, flower, apple. Material – wood, plastic, foil.

Important! All elements must be attached to the pillowcase firmly and securely so that the child cannot tear off, bite off, or chew off the item of interest to him.

Wood varnishing

Apply two layers of varnish to the wooden surface with a brush. You can use colored varnish, for example, brown, which will transform the stand into a stylish wooden craft. To place money and gadgets in the hiding place, you need to remove the latches from the stand and pull out the box, put personal items and put the product back. Nothing complicated.

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