Coffee filters are one of those kitchen items we always have on hand — and usually in high quantities — like napkins, paper plates and zip-top bags. And the inexpensive little papers come in ...

Place the coffee filter down on a washable work surface. You can use a craft mat, silicone mat, or wax paper. Mist the paper with 4 – 5 sprays of water and you will start to see the markers bleed.

Coffee filters allow water to spread and fill the pot without over saturating the soil. Oversaturated soil can increase plant stress and make it more susceptible to disease. Getty Images ...

Saving your coffee filters can improve the health of your plants (Image: Getty Images) READ MORE: Climbing plants that will 'thrive' in your garden even if it gets no sunlight ...

I have two problems with my kitchen, these days. One, I started using a pour-over coffee maker with a reusable filter and two, I have tried to cut out paper towels. These things may seem like good ...