"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." From mini spheres and clear ice to long, frozen cylinders for water bottles, ice has transformed beyond ...

Ice cube trays: those little plastic wonders that sit in your freezer, quietly waiting for summer barbecues and lazy pool days. But let's be honest, they can do way more than just chill your drinks.

We all have ice cubes sitting in our freezers, and while we normally grab them when we want to cool down a drink, they're actually handy around the house as well. Ice can help you thicken dressings ...