A new year is a great excuse to try out some new hot tips! Here are some of our best ideas for everything from cleaning your sink, keeping your pots and pans looking new, removing stains from your carpet to sharpening your scissors. Check out our tips and share your favorites after the jump.1. Use soda cans to fill the bottom of flower pots instead of rocks to make them lighter and easier to move around.2. Extend the reach of your vacuum cleaner with a cardboard tube.