Make an Impromptu Heat Pad [DIY]

Several years ago we covered how you can make a DIY heating pad by sewing a pocket out of an old t-shirt and adding dried beans and/or rice, but if you need it now or don't have sewing skills you can get the same effect by putting dried beans or rice in a clean sock or pillowcase.

Just make sure you tie the sock or pillow so the rice or beans can't escape. Tool blog Cool Tools recommends microwaving for 1-2 minutes to produce up to 10 minutes of heat. They also note that after several uses as a heat pad the rice will start to break down, so you may want to retire the rice after a few days of heavy use. You can also experiment with spices and herbs to add in elements of aromatherapy as well. Photo by Linda

Homemade Hot Pad | Cool Tools

Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/lifehacker/full/~3/KyAaaVLPdwc/make-an-impromptu-heat-pad

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