DUSTPAN: cut out one side of an old cake pan with a copin saw. if you want a handle, drill two holes on the opposite side and bolt onto an old broomstick.

UTILITY TRAY: store nuts, bolts, nails, screws, and other work-shop materials in an old muffin tin.

SERVING TRAY: avoid spills-use a muffin tin to serve cold drinks!

CORN CATCHER: rest the stem end of an ear of corn in the center of a tube pan; as you slide your knife down the cob, the kernels will fall into the pan.

PLANT HOLDER: place a tube pan in the center of your umbrella table and use it to hold decorative shade plants.