When 3D printers were first introduced into the world, people had extremely high expectations for them and expected them to take over as the new way of producing common goods around the house. Unfortunately, this did not happen and 3D printing has been reduced to being viewed as a novelty item in society. That being said, due to the improvements that have been made to the technology, there are now plenty of ways that you can utilize a printer to make your life that much easier.
Not only can you print out cool objects, but you can also print out things that are useful and will find use in your daily life. Here are several things that you can print out with a 3D printer to make your life easier.
An Earbud Holder
If you don’t have wireless earbuds, you will find yourself having to store them in your pockets. You might notice when you reach to pull them out however, they have somehow found a way to tangle themselves in ways that you never thought imaginable. This is such a big issue that Germany invented a word for this: Kabelsalat, which translates over to cable salad.
What can you do to prevent an issue like this from happening if you still plan on using wired earbuds? Why not print out a holder that you can use to wrap your earbuds around, thereby keeping everything neat in your pocket. If you don’t have a 3D printer, you don’t have to worry either.
There are plenty of printing services out there that can help accommodate you if you are looking for a one-time print. All you need to do is get the dimensions of the object and send them the specifications and let them get to work. You can easily find specifications for a product like this online so you don’t even have to worry too much about doing work. Get rid of that cable salad in your pocket by printing something that is going to make your life that much easier when you are dealing with cords.
Trash Bag Hooks for Your Car
This is a great tool to have, especially if you have young kids in your car or are going on road trips and need a place to store some garbage. You can easily print out these hooks which will attach around the headrest of the seat in front, and then hang a plastic bag down from it. You can use that bag to keep your groceries held up, or you can use it as a trash bag for long journeys.
Everyone has had a road trip where they stop for food and then end up having a thousand things that have to be thrown out. By having a bag like this, you can easily two everything into it and then simply throw the bag out when you come to another stop. This is a practical tool that will find plenty of use in your car.
A Handle for Beer Cans
Printing out a handle to use for beer cans is a great way to simulate having a beer mug. Simply attach the can to the handle and you are good to enjoy your drink as anyone else would. Bring this to a party and you will be turning heads as people will be wondering what you have there. It makes carrying around a drink that much easier and will provide you with a little bit of attention as well.
Clips for Your Junk Food
If you don’t completely seal your chips and junk food, the air is going to get in and make them stale rather quickly. With a 3D printer, you can print out some clips that will go right around, providing your food with a vacuum seal, thus helping to keep it fresh for a much longer period.
A Holder for Your TV Box
When it comes to televisions, they often become a jungle of cables and boxes that you are using. You can print out a little case or wall mount that you can use to help make things much neater. Grab your HTC Vive and hide it away with a simple print job. You will notice your house looking much cleaner after doing something like this.
These are all cool things that you can print that will be incredibly useful in your home. Don’t let not owning a 3D printer stop you from this either. Take advantage of a company that can print for you, or maybe it is time you make 3D printing a hobby. What do you plan on printing for your home?
