Shoe Inserts: Cut a piece of carpet padding into the shape of your slippers, shoes or boots to use in place of purchased inserts.

Door Silencers: Cut padding into small squares (about ¼-inch square) and glue to the inside of your cupboard doors to keep them from slamming.

Weather-stripping: cut padding into thin strips and glue along the inside edges of doors and windows to keep out drafts and keep them from slamming.