Coffee filters can be used for so many things, not just for making coffee. As they're made from paper, they're eco-friendly so are a great addition to a green home.Try out this coffee filter tip for plants.

I've found that when watering my household plants, some of the soil gets washed out of the holes in the plant pot and into the ornamental plant pot. A great idea to stop this happening is to put a coffee filter at the bottom of your plant pots so it prevents the soil from leaking out with the water.