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Foam Noodle To Prevent Dings In Car Doors

If you happen to have an old pool noodle lying around, you can cut it in half and attach it to the garage wall, making sure to line it up with the height of your door handle. That way, if you accidentally open the door too far, it will hit the soft noodle instead of the hard wall.

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