When we think of cork, the first thing that probably comes to mind is the cylindrical stoppers found in wine bottles. But the durable material can also be used in other ways around a home, including flooring, wall paneling, and light fixtures, not to mention a range of household repairs. With that in mind, why throw away your wine corks after you’ve finished a bottle and waste this durable, multi-purpose material? Here are a few ways to repurpose them.

First of all, we should make it clear that we’re not going to focus on crafts today. Anyone interested in making a wreath from used wine corks has probably already made one, and if not, they can easily find instructions. Instead, here are some ways to reuse wine corks at home:

Opened a bottle of wine and a bag of chips, but only drank the wine? This previous Lifehacker post shows you how to turn a cork into a makeshift chip clip.

Of course, you can also buy small round protectors that you can stick on the legs of your furniture to prevent them from scratching your wooden floor. You can also make them yourself using wine corks.