Ever looked at your appliance pulls and wondered what alternate uses they could provide? I have.
It may be because of their innate durability, their unparalleled strength or their eye-catching design, but there's something about these pulls that makes me want to try them out for new things.
And yet, while it may seem exciting to use appliance handles for new purposes, I'm not sure it's the best idea.
Here are some ways in which I've considered using appliance pulls- and why, at the end of the day, I'm not sure it's worth trying out these strategies without the supervision of a medical professional: 1- Appliance pulls as pull up bars.
While pull up bars can cost hundreds of dollars, appliance pulls are significantly more affordable.
And, because they're designed to support dozens of pounds of weight, appliance handles seem like a natural substitute for expensive pull up bars.
The problems are two-fold: firstly, most normal people probably weigh more than a standard cabinet pull (even those heavy duty ones!) is meant to handle.
Secondly, appliance pulls must be attached to a flat surface, so it'll only be possible to pull yourself up on it if you can ensure that you won't bang your face in the process.
And I'm guessing that most of us won't have that type of arm muscles developed yet (though we might after a few more pull ups!).
2- Appliance handles as clothing racks.
With their length and sufficient space for a hanger, it seems completely natural to use your extra-long pulls as clothing racks, doesn't it? Especially if they are installed horizontally- you may even be able to hang an entire load of laundry on your appliance pulls.
Except, of course, that your clothing might get stuck in the drawers, which would make them wrinkled or dirty.
Or, your clothing might be at risk from getting splashed in the kitchen or being touched by small fingers who can probably reach them when they're hung at a lower height.
3- Appliance pulls as spaghetti dryers.
If you've ever made homemade spaghetti, you know how difficult it is to find sufficient hanging space to dry the strands of pasta.
You may be tempted to hang your pasta from your appliance handles- but don't be.
Wet pasta that is in contact with cabinet hardware for extended periods of time may discolor your appliance pulls.
It may also inject a slightly metallic taste into your noodles, which would devalue the entire pasta-making process.
4- Appliance pulls as shower grab bars.
There's no question that over-sized cabinet pulls may look similar to shower grab bars- and they may even be in a comparable price range.
Still, standard appliance handles are generally thinner than grab bars, so even if they can support the weight of a full grown adult (the validity of this assumption has yet to be seen), they will be less comfortable to grasp, which will detract from the user experience.
5- Appliance pulls as a wall-mounted ladder.
Can you imagine installing several appliance handles on top of each other so that you can use them as a ladder to reach your attic crawlspace? Not only would this type of ladder be significantly less cumbersome than a pull-down ladder, it may even qualify as all art.
And yet, while it seems like a logical idea, there is, once again, no proof that appliance pulls can support the weight of a human.
I'd be curious to know how it goes, in case you want to try it out...
It may be because of their innate durability, their unparalleled strength or their eye-catching design, but there's something about these pulls that makes me want to try them out for new things.
And yet, while it may seem exciting to use appliance handles for new purposes, I'm not sure it's the best idea.
Here are some ways in which I've considered using appliance pulls- and why, at the end of the day, I'm not sure it's worth trying out these strategies without the supervision of a medical professional: 1- Appliance pulls as pull up bars.
While pull up bars can cost hundreds of dollars, appliance pulls are significantly more affordable.
And, because they're designed to support dozens of pounds of weight, appliance handles seem like a natural substitute for expensive pull up bars.
The problems are two-fold: firstly, most normal people probably weigh more than a standard cabinet pull (even those heavy duty ones!) is meant to handle.
Secondly, appliance pulls must be attached to a flat surface, so it'll only be possible to pull yourself up on it if you can ensure that you won't bang your face in the process.
And I'm guessing that most of us won't have that type of arm muscles developed yet (though we might after a few more pull ups!).
2- Appliance handles as clothing racks.
With their length and sufficient space for a hanger, it seems completely natural to use your extra-long pulls as clothing racks, doesn't it? Especially if they are installed horizontally- you may even be able to hang an entire load of laundry on your appliance pulls.
Except, of course, that your clothing might get stuck in the drawers, which would make them wrinkled or dirty.
Or, your clothing might be at risk from getting splashed in the kitchen or being touched by small fingers who can probably reach them when they're hung at a lower height.
3- Appliance pulls as spaghetti dryers.
If you've ever made homemade spaghetti, you know how difficult it is to find sufficient hanging space to dry the strands of pasta.
You may be tempted to hang your pasta from your appliance handles- but don't be.
Wet pasta that is in contact with cabinet hardware for extended periods of time may discolor your appliance pulls.
It may also inject a slightly metallic taste into your noodles, which would devalue the entire pasta-making process.
4- Appliance pulls as shower grab bars.
There's no question that over-sized cabinet pulls may look similar to shower grab bars- and they may even be in a comparable price range.
Still, standard appliance handles are generally thinner than grab bars, so even if they can support the weight of a full grown adult (the validity of this assumption has yet to be seen), they will be less comfortable to grasp, which will detract from the user experience.
5- Appliance pulls as a wall-mounted ladder.
Can you imagine installing several appliance handles on top of each other so that you can use them as a ladder to reach your attic crawlspace? Not only would this type of ladder be significantly less cumbersome than a pull-down ladder, it may even qualify as all art.
And yet, while it seems like a logical idea, there is, once again, no proof that appliance pulls can support the weight of a human.
I'd be curious to know how it goes, in case you want to try it out...
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