If I had a quarter for every time this cheap metal bookend slid. Yes, I'd be dining with Beyonce'.
Do you have sliding bookends of your own that need a little help doing their job?
How to fix slipping bookends
Supplies:(*Amazon Affiliate links included)
- Bookend (obviously) ;)
- Adhesive Spray
- Non-skid drawer or shelf liner
- Scissors
How-to:
Lay the rubber shelf liner over the bottom of the bookend, trace it and cut it out or just cut as you hold it.
In a well-ventilated area, spray the bottom of the bookend with adhesive spray, and with a steady hand, put the piece of cut rubber shelf liner in place. It will stay put, so one try is all you get!
Since it dries in seconds, your new and improved NON-sliding bookend is ready to use! It work perfectly! It snuggled right up next to my files and didn't budge. Perfect! Problem solved.
I love being able to check something off my list that takes such little time. And so little effort. ha!
On to my next project!
Look out 2013! I'm on a roll!
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Should have read this sooner ... I promoted the offending object to the bin ;)
ReplyDeleteI almost threw mine out too until I eyed my rubber shelf liner and suddenly saw the two together! I know they make bookends with rubber bottoms, but I found this one at a thrift shop for 25 cents!
DeleteGreat idea! My shelves are so crammed full, there's no need for bookends. LOL
ReplyDeletehahahaha I know what you mean. This is one of my least full shelves. :)
DeleteGreat tip! I would love for you to share this or any of your great ideas at the link party going on now (and every Saturday through Tuesday) at 'Or so she says ...' Hope to see you there! www.oneshetwoshe.com
ReplyDeleteThanks Mariel! I appreciate the invite. I'll be checking out your site!
Deletethat's a great tip, so annoying when they fall
ReplyDeleteThanks! It was finally annoying for the last time. :)
DeleteWhat a great tip. I can't wait to try this myself. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteRuth
Thanks Ruth! Hope it helps!
DeleteSmart idea! I'd love for you to come link this up at my Tuesday Time Out!
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Thanks Melanie! I'll check out your party!
Deletewhat a great idea!
ReplyDeleteThanks Adrienne!
DeleteLove this idea! Thanks for the tip! ~tina
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Tina! Hope you'll try it!
DeleteThanks so much Robin! I'll check out your fun party!
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